Health Tips: Early Warning Signs of Cancer You Should Be Conscious About

When it comes to treating cancer, getting diagnosed early can really makes a difference between life and death. However a patient survey revealed that more than half of the population in the world ignore “red-flag” symptoms because they are worried about wasting their doctor’s time. Many weren’t aware of the signs of cancer and blamed their ailments on ageing.
So what are the early symptoms to look out for?

These are the five early warning signs of cancer you should be conscious about:

1. Unexplained weight loss or a sore that does not heal.
2. A persistent cough or hoarseness, a lump, diarrhoea or constipation.
3. Moles with an irregular shape or jagged edges should be checked by a GP.
4. A feeling of not having fully emptied your bowels after going to the toilet are other signs.
5. Blood in vomit, urine or faeces, bleeding between periods.

According to the survey of more than 1,700 people over the age of 50, more than 50% of people in the world had experienced at least one of these symptoms, but only 2% thought cancer could be the cause. The study, by Cancer Research, found that the majority of people were worried that their doctors would think their complaint was trivial. Others said they were too scared of a cancer diagnosis to seek help and some believed in maintaining a “stiff upper lip”.
And disturbingly, a large proportion of people hadn’t gone to see a medical professional because they lacked confidence in the health system. Breast cancer is the most common cancer around the world, accounting for almost a sixth (15%) of all cases in males and females combined. The next most common is prostate cancer (13%) followed by lung (13%) and bowel (12%).

Please kindly visit your doctor if you notice any of these signs..Prevention is always better than cure..

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