Cancer is a silent enemy that often starts with subtle symptoms that many people dismiss as minor health issues. However, early detection can be the key to successful treatment and survival. Here are 15 warning signs of cancerthat people often ignore—until it’s too late.
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
If you’re losing weight without trying—especially 10 pounds or more—it could be a sign of cancers like stomach, pancreatic, lung, or esophageal cancer.
2. Persistent Fatigue
Feeling exhausted even after rest? Extreme fatigue that doesn’t improve could be linked to leukemia, colon cancer, or stomach cancer.
3. Changes in Skin Moles or Spots
New or changing moles, freckles, or dark patches could be a sign of skin cancer (melanoma). If you notice asymmetry, irregular borders, or color changes, get checked immediately.
4. Unhealing Sores
Wounds or ulcers that don’t heal, especially in the mouth, skin, or genital area, could indicate skin or oral cancer.
5. Chronic Cough or Hoarseness
A cough that lingers for weeks, or a hoarse voice, could signal lung, throat, or laryngeal cancer.
6. Unexplained Lumps or Swellings
Any new lump—whether in the breast, neck, groin, or armpit—should never be ignored. This could indicate breast, testicular, or lymphatic cancer.
7. Persistent Pain
Ongoing pain in specific areas (bones, abdomen, or head) can sometimes be a sign of bone, ovarian, or brain cancer.
8. Frequent Infections or Fevers
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