Symptoms of Cancer
General information about symptoms of Cancer: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Cancer. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Cancer. Furthermore, symptoms of Cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Cancer.
List of symptoms of Cancer: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cancer includes:
- Cancer symptoms depend on the type of cancer but may include:
- Bowel symptoms
- Bladder symptoms
- Poorly healing skin sore
- Breast lump
- Lump
- Indigestion
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hoarseness
- Persistent cough
- Bleeding
- Discharge
- Wart changes
- Mole changes
- Pain - though this is usually not an early symptom of cancer
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unexplained weight gain
Symptoms of Cancer: Cancer often causes symptoms that you can watch for. The word "caution" can remind you of the most common warning signs of cancer:
Change in bowel or bladder
habits
A sore that does not
heal
Unusual bleeding or
discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast or any
other part of the body
Indigestion or difficulty
swallowing
Obvious change in a wart or mole,
or
Nagging cough or hoarseness
These symptoms are not always warning signs of cancer. They can also be
caused by less serious conditions. It is important to see a doctor if you
have any of these symptoms. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis.
Don’t wait to feel pain: Early cancer usually does not cause
pain.1
You should see your doctor for regular checkups; don't wait for
problems to occur. But you also should know that the following
symptoms may be signs of cancer:
Most cancers in their earliest, most treatable stages don't cause
any symptoms or pain. That is why it's important to have regular
tests to check for cancer long before you might notice anything
wrong.2
Cancer can cause a variety of symptoms. These are some of
them:
Thickening or lump in the breast or any other part of the
body
Obvious change in a wart or mole
A sore that does not heal
Nagging cough or hoarseness
Changes in bowel or bladder habits
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Unexplained changes in weight
Unusual bleeding or discharge When these or other symptoms occur, they are not
always caused by cancer. They may also be caused by
infections, benign tumors, or other problems. It is important
to see the doctor about any of these symptoms or about other
physical changes. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis. One
should not wait to feel pain: Early cancer usually does
not cause pain.3
More symptoms of Cancer:
In addition to the above information, to get a full picture
of the possible symptoms of this condition
and its related conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by complications of Cancer,
underlying causes of Cancer,
associated conditions for Cancer,
risk factors for Cancer, or other related conditions.
Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Cancer: NWHIC
2. excerpt from Cancer Facts for People Over 50 - Age Page - Health Information: NIA
3. excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer - An Overview: NCI
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