Common cancer symptoms in men and women

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Regardless of age or health condition, knowledge to recognize the signs of cancer is very helpful. This can help you be more aware of abnormal signs in your body, so that you can go to the doctor to detect and treat the disease at an early stage. Cancer that is detected at an early stage is highly treatable.

1. Common signs and symptoms of cancer

Early signs and symptoms of cancer are atypical to indicate cancer. It can be a sign and symptom of many other illnesses. However, it is very helpful to know more about these signs and symptoms, because even if it's not cancer, getting checked out early can help you find the cause and deal with your health condition early. me.
Common signs and symptoms of cancer in men and symptoms of cancer in women include:
Pain: Bone cancer often causes pain in the first place. Some brain tumors cause headaches that last for days and don't go away with treatment. Pain can also be a late sign of cancer, so see your doctor if you don't know why it's painful and it doesn't go away. Unexplained weight loss: Nearly half of people with cancer lose weight, and it is often one of the first signs of cancer. Fatigue: If you feel tired all the time and resting doesn't help, see your doctor. For example, colon and stomach cancers often cause fatigue due to anemia, and leukemia often causes a feeling of exhaustion. Fever: You should seek medical attention in case the fever is high or persists for more than 3 days. Some blood cancers like lymphoma can cause fever for days or even weeks. Skin changes: Skin cancer usually begins with a change in a mole, bump, or abnormality on the skin. Dark, yellow or red skin, itchiness or increased hair growth, an unexplained rash could be signs of liver cancer, ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, or lymphoma. Non-healing sores: Bleeding that doesn't heal is also a sign of skin cancer. Oral cancer can also begin with mouth ulcers. If you smoke or drink a lot of alcohol, your risk is higher. Cough or hoarseness that doesn't go away: A cough is a sign of lung cancer, and hoarseness can be a sign of larynx or thyroid cancer. Unusual bleeding: Bleeding in the stool can be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Tumors along the urinary tract can cause blood in the urine. Anemia: Anemia occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells. Cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma can damage the bone marrow, affecting its ability to produce red blood cells. Tumors that have spread from elsewhere can compress normal red blood cells.

2. Cancer symptoms in men

The most common cancers in men are prostate cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer.
Symptoms of cancer in men include:
Difficulty urinating: An enlarged prostate can cause difficulty urinating or frequent urination. See your doctor if you have pain while urinating or blood in your urine. Scrotal tumor: If a lump appears in the scrotum, causing pain, it could be a sign of testicular cancer.

3. Symptoms of cancer in women

Breast cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer are the cancers that affect women the most. In addition, women are also prone to diseases such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.
Common female cancer symptoms include:
Vaginal bleeding or discharge: Vaginal bleeding or discharge between menstrual periods or after menopause as it could be a sign of endometrial cancer bow . Changes in appetite: A feeling of fullness or loss of appetite can occur with ovarian cancer. See your doctor if you have a loss of appetite for 2 weeks or longer. Abdominal pain and bloating: If you feel bloated, cramps don't go away, see your doctor for advice. Changes in the breasts: You need to see a doctor if you feel a difference in your breasts, a lump in your breast, a sudden change in your breast size, discharge from your nipples, spots or other changes in your breast area. skin around the nipple. Recognizing the common symptoms of cancer in men and women will be very helpful for you, because even if it is not cancer, early examination can help you find the cause and deal with the health condition early. mine.
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Reference source: webmd.com