While some symptoms of cancer can be rather obvious and deeply
concerning, other symptoms can be much less noticeable and alarming.
Listed in this article are nine cancer symptoms that people often
ignore.
Chronic Fatigue:Although general fatigue is commonly associated with the daily grind
of life, extreme fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away can potentially be
a cause for great concern.According to the American Cancer Society, chronic fatigue, or fatigue
that can’t be remedied by sleep, can be a sign of leukemia, colon
cancer, or cancer of the stomach.
Unexplained Weight Loss:Similar to chronic fatigue, unexplained weight loss can be a serious yet often ignored symptom of cancer.If you lead a rather active lifestyle, the concept of losing weight
without the means of a drastic diet plan probably won’t resonate with
you in terms of a legitimate concern. However, that line of thinking can
often play a major role as to why this particular symptom has the
distinction of being ignored.
If you’re losing weight, even though you’ve maintained your daily
living routine, you could be in the early stages of any number of
cancers.
Pain:While pain can occur due to a variety of reasons, many of which are not
serious, long-lasting pain and/or pain that doesn’t go away with the
help of basic medication(s) can be a symptom of cancer.
Lumps Under The Skin:While lumps under the skin are often associated with breast or
testicular cancer, lumps can occur in virtually any soft tissue area of
the body regardless of gender.If you detect the presence of a lump or mass under your skin, your
best plan of action is to take action. Discovering a mass in its
earliest stage could very well be the key to your physical well-being in
the long term.consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Swollen Foot:In respect to common cancer symptoms ignored by women, the presence
of a swollen foot or leg could potentially be a cause for concern.According to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,
swelling in these areas, while accompanied with pain and/or vaginal
discharge, could be a sign of cervical cancer.
Written by David Wilkinson
David Wilkinson is a former chartered accountant from Lincoln,
Nebraska who gave up his work to be a writer of various
subjects. His favorite topics to write about include fine arts, politics
and of course, economics. His lifetime's ambition is to take a
cross-state trip from Florida to Seattle in a Chevy.
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