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Some cancers can be cured if detected early. Unfortunately, often the symptoms that appear neglected and just realized when cancer is in the stadium.
In Indonesia, a type of cancer that is most striking is the breast cancer and cervical. This means that women are particularly vulnerable to suffering from cancer. Early detection and knowing the symptoms of cancer early is the best way to fight cancer.
There are at least 10 cancer symptoms in women are often overlooked, as reported by timesofindia, Tuesday (7/2/2012):
1. weight loss unexplained
Persistent fever (settled), weight loss, lethargy more than 3-4 weeks may be a sign of cancer. Significant weight loss over the past few months without an obvious cause, could be one of the major warning signs of cancer. The most frequent types of cancer is pancreatic cancer, stomach, throat or lungs.
2. aphthous ulcer that never heal
If you have an aphthous ulcer in the mouth or white plaques that are not cured for more than 3 weeks, then it should consult a doctor. This may be related to constant irritation that would occur due to the teeth and also the early symptoms of cancer.
3. Fever
Fever is also associated with several cancers. Almost all patients with cancer will experience fever at some time, especially if cancer or treatments affect the immune system.
4. change of habit CHAPTER, Bloating, abdominal pain, blood in the stools
Such conditions could be a symptom of bowel cancer. The blood will usually dark colored but can be bright red. You may see a change in normal bowel patterns (such as diarrhea or constipation) for no apparent reason. Also may have an uncomfortable feeling in your gut.
5. the prolonged Cough
There are medical conditions that can cause symptoms in the chest such as coughing and shortness of breath (eg, infection and inflammation). But in some cases, these symptoms may be a sign of lung cancer. If you have a cough or feel shortness of breath for more than 2 weeks, you should consult a doctor.
6. Change skins
Change skin color or color of moles can be a symptom of cancer. Skin cancer can develop due to several risk factors, especially in people who frequently chewing tobacco, smoking, alcohol, skin wounds never healed.
7. white spots on tongue
This condition is also known as leukoplakia, which may develop into cancer of the oral cavity. Leukoplakia is an area of pre-cancer caused by irritation. If left untreated, leukoplakia may be oral cancer.
8. the unusual Bleeding
This can happen on early cancer or advanced. Blood in the sputum (phlegm) can be a sign of lung cancer.Blood in the stool can be a sign of cancer of the colon or rectum cancer. Cervical cancer or endometrial (lining of the uterus) can cause abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Blood in the urine may be a sign of cancer of the bladder or kidney cancer. Discharge of blood from the nipples may be a sign of breast cancer.
9. Thickening or lump in the breast
These symptoms can be caused by many reasons other than cancer and the doctor is the best person to identify the reason after investigation. Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear to the surface, would be better off opting for a medical examination at regular intervals.
10. itching, crusting or bleeding
These are signs of less common but should not be ignored. It is important to see a doctor if you have any unusual marks on the skin that lasts more than a few weeks.
