Seven Signs of Cancer

Someone whom I worked with has been diagnosed with Cancer. He's had it for awhile now and had no symptoms until his latest physical.

Here are some visible symptoms of Cancer. Get your physical every year. Don't wait until its too late. Worry about it now, instead of tomorrow.

Warning Signs


1. Unusual bleeding/discharge

-Blood in urine or stool
-Discharge from any parts of your body, for example nipples, penis, etc.

2. A sore which does not heal

Sores that:

+ don't seem to be getting better over time
+ are getting bigger
+ getting more painful
+ are starting to bleed

3. Change in bowel or bladder habits

- Changes in the color, consistency, size, or shape of stools. (diarrhea, constipated)
- Blood present in urine or stool

4. Lump in breast or other part of the body

- Any lump found in the breast when doing a self examination.
- Any lump in the scrotum when doing a self exam. Other lumps found on the body.

5. Nagging cough

Sometimes called a 'hoarse cough'

- Change in voice/hoarsness
- Cough that does not go away
- Sputum with blood

6. Obvious change in moles

Use the ABCD RULE

Asymmetry: Does the mole look the same in all parts or are there differences?
Border: Are the borders sharp or ragged?
Color: What are the colors seen in the mole?
Diameter: Is the mole bigger than a pencil erasr (6 mm)?

7. Difficulty in swallowing

Feeling of pressure in throat or chest which makes swallowing uncomfortable
Feeling full without food or with a small amount of food