According to the Pasteur Institute, about 1,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day. The disease is linked to abnormal cell behavior. Certain symptoms or anomalies may alert you to the presence of possible cancer, we take stock.
Features that can be very diverse
As the Cancer Foundation explains, there are many signs that cancer can occur. This is especially the case:
- Difficulty swallowing;
- Hoarseness or persistent cough, especially in smokers and ex-smokers;
- Chronic changes in intestinal transit (constipation, diarrhea or change of both);
- urinary problems, especially in men;
- Abnormal blood loss outside of menstruation or after menopause;
- presence of blood in urine, stool or sputum;
- the appearance of hematomas;
- Swelling in one area of the body;
- A sore in the mouth or on the skin that does not heal;
- Weight loss, fatigue or persistent fever.
In case of symptoms, medical consultation is required
Of course, these symptoms can be related to other health problems unrelated to cancer. Moreover, before being considered alarming, they must last more than two weeks or repeat daily.
“If you notice the presence of one or more of these signs, it is recommended to consult your doctor. He will order additional tests to determine the origin of these symptoms., advises the National Cancer Institute. However, it should be remembered that some cancers are asymptomatic until the disease is well advanced and/or has spread to other organs.
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