What are two warning signs of cancer?

What are some general signs and symptoms of cancer?
  • Fatigue or extreme tiredness that doesn't get better with rest.
  • Weight loss or gain of 10 pounds or more for no known reason.
  • Eating problems such as not feeling hungry, trouble swallowing, belly pain, or nausea and vomiting.
  • Swelling or lumps anywhere in the body.
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What are the first signs you have cancer?

Symptoms
  • Fatigue.
  • Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin.
  • Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain.
  • Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles.
  • Changes in bowel or bladder habits.
  • Persistent cough or trouble breathing.
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What are the silent signs of cancer?

A frequent need to urinate. Changes in bowel habits. Discomfort in the pelvis area.
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Pancreatic Cancer
  • Abdominal pain that radiates to your back.
  • Dark-coloured urine.
  • Fatigue.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Light-coloured stools.
  • Loss of appetite or unintended weight loss.
  • Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
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What are the biggest signs of cancer?

Symptoms of Cancer
  • Eating problems.
  • Fatigue that is severe and lasts.
  • Fever or night sweats for no known reason.
  • Mouth changes.
  • Neurological problems.
  • Skin changes.
  • Swelling or lumps anywhere such as in the neck, underarm, stomach, and groin.
  • Weight gain or weight loss for no known reason.
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What are the 7 early signs of cancer?

7 Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
  • Change in bowel or bladder habits.
  • A sore that does not heal.
  • Unusual bleeding or discharge.
  • Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere.
  • Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
  • Obvious change in wart or mole.
  • Nagging cough or hoarseness.
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What is the first stage of cancer?

stage 1 – the cancer is small and hasn't spread anywhere else. stage 2 – the cancer has grown, but hasn't spread. stage 3 – the cancer is larger and may have spread to the surrounding tissues and/or the lymph nodes (or "glands", part of the immune system)
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Where does cancer usually start?

All cancers begin in cells. Our bodies are made up of more than a hundred million million (100,000,000,000,000) cells. Cancer starts with changes in one cell or a small group of cells. Usually, we have just the right number of each type of cell.
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How do you know cancer is fast?

Early Detection of Cancer: how to spot cancer early
  1. a new lump or bump.
  2. a lump or bump changing in appearance or size.
  3. unexplained bleeding from any part of the body.
  4. unexplained bruising.
  5. unexplained or persistent pain.
  6. a change to your usual bowel or bladder habits.
  7. a new or changing cough.
  8. changes on your skin.
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How do you feel when you have cancer?

Sadness and Depression. Many people with cancer feel sad. They feel a sense of loss of their health, and the life they had before they learned they had the disease. Even when you're done with treatment, you may still feel sad.
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How can I check if I have cancer?

Cancer diagnosis
  1. Physical exam. Your doctor may feel areas of your body for lumps that may indicate cancer. ...
  2. Laboratory tests. Laboratory tests, such as urine and blood tests, may help your doctor identify abnormalities that can be caused by cancer. ...
  3. Imaging tests. ...
  4. Biopsy.
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What is the most difficult cancer to detect?

Pancreatic cancer doesn't garner much treatment success for a number of reasons: It's hard to detect early. The pancreas is deep within the body so there aren't signs people can detect easily. The disease spreads quickly to other nearby organs, including liver, intestines, and gall bladder.
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Which cancer is the silent killer?

Pancreatic Cancer: The Silent Killer.
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How does cancer pain feel?

Cancer pain takes many forms. It can be dull, achy, sharp or burning. It can be constant, intermittent, mild, moderate or severe. How much pain you feel depends on a number of factors, including the type of cancer you have, how advanced it is, where it's situated and your pain tolerance.
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Can you feel fine with cancer?

Sometimes, a cancer diagnosis comes out of the blue, with no symptoms at all. But more often, there are various symptoms that may be warning signs of the disease.
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Why do I always think I have cancer?

Is it hypochondriasis (Illness Anxiety Disorder) or OCD? When you're constantly worried that you might have cancer, there's a possibility that it could be a sign of OCD or illness anxiety disorder.
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Can stress cause cancer?

No, being stressed doesn't directly increase the risk of cancer. The best quality studies have followed up many people for several years. They have found no evidence that those who are more stressed are more likely to get cancer.
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How can I make sure I catch cancer early?

You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It's also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.
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Do people with cancer feel sick?

Up to 7 out of 10 people (up to 70% of people) with advanced cancer have nausea and vomiting. Some people may have more than one cause of sickness and it may not always be linked to the cancer itself. For example, you might feel sick if you have an infection.
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What is the most common age to get cancer?

According to the most recent statistical data from NCI's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, the median age of a cancer diagnosis is 66 years. This means that half of cancer cases occur in people below this age and half in people above this age.
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How to avoid getting cancer?

Consider these lifestyle tips to help prevent cancer.
  1. Don't use tobacco. ...
  2. Eat a healthy diet. ...
  3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active. ...
  4. Protect yourself from the sun. ...
  5. Get vaccinated. ...
  6. Avoid risky behaviors. ...
  7. Get regular medical care.
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What is the root cause of cancer?

There is no one single cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors together that produces cancer. The factors involved may be genetic, environmental, or constitutional characteristics of the individual.
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What stage of cancer is too late?

Stage IV. This stage means that the cancer has spread to other organs or parts of the body. It may be also called advanced or metastatic cancer.
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What stage of cancer means death?

Cancer that cannot be cured and leads to death. Also called terminal cancer.
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What does cancer fatigue feel like?

People with cancer might describe it as feeling very weak, listless, drained, or “washed out” that may decrease for a while but then comes back. Some may feel too tired to eat, walk to the bathroom, or even use the TV remote. It can be hard to think or move.
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