6 Cancer Symptoms Most Likely To Be Ignored

6 Cancer Symptoms Most Likely To Be Ignored

Though symptoms of cancer are very obvious, noticeable and as such cause a great deal of alarm, there are other signs that are even more dangerous because, they are less or not noticeable at all.

EXTREME FATIGUE:

General fatigue is commonly associated with the daily works of life but, extreme fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away can potentially be a cause for great concern.

According to research, chronic fatigue, or fatigue that don’t stop even when one sleeps can be a sign of leukaemia, colon cancer, or cancer of the stomach. You might to go for a check-up.

UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS

Similar to chronic fatigue, unexplained weight loss can be a serious yet often ignored symptom of cancer.

Now, people that lead very active lives might not see their weight loss as a threat even though they are not on a diet plan or fixed work out plan. However, that line of thinking plays a big role as to why this symptom is usually ignored

Losing weight, even though you’ve maintained your daily living routine, could be in the early stages of any number of cancers. Esophageal, lung, pancreatic, and stomach cancers often include symptoms of unexplained weight loss. (Source: American Cancer Society)

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.

According to they American Cancer Society, sustained back pain can be a sign of colon or ovarian cancer, while a lengthy headache that produces pain for several days without relief can be a sign of brain cancer. Additionally, bone and testicular cancer can often produce aching or sharp pains in the early stages of development.

LUMP 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, go for a check-up. Discovering a mass in its earliest stage could be the key to your physical fitness in the long term.

SWOLLEN FOOT

Especially for women, the presence of a swollen for could be a big 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.

It is important to pay attention to your symptoms and never dismiss them, especially if they’re accompanied by other ailments such as discharge or pain.

WHITE PATCHES IN MOUTH

Although more notable in men than women, the condition known as leukoplakia is all-encompassing in respect to gender. Frequently associated with all forms of tobacco use according to the American Cancer Society and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer canter, leukoplakia is a precancerous condition that is marked by various white patches within the mouth and gums.

Although mouth sores and ulcers are often ignored and dismissed as nothing more than other irritations, if you’re a regular user of tobacco you need to be mindful of any changes that take place within your mouth.

As noted above, leukoplakia can impact both men and women through smoking, but the condition is found more often in men who abuse cigarettes as well as smokeless tobacco.