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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Most Ignored Cancer Symptoms in Women and Men

 Whether it's a shooting pain or a dull aching sensation, any indication of bone pain could be a sign of bone cancer. You may also experience swelling or fractures, the American Cancer Society reports.


Rashes can indicate all kinds of health conditions, like infections or allergic reactions. They can also be a sign of leukemia, which is cancer of the blood. According to Medical News Today, abnormal blood cells disrupt the production of platelets, which normally block and burst capillaries from leaking in the skin. As a result, those with leukemia may see tiny red, purple, or brown spots called petechiae on the skin.

According to the NHS, pain in or around the eyes can be a sign of eye cancer, as is seeing shadows and flashes of light, blurred vision, or vision loss.

We all get a headache here an there, but if you notice any unusual new patterns of headaches or growth in severity, Mayo Clinic says this could be a sign of a brain tumor.

Frequent episodes of heartburn or a constant low-level feeling of pain in the chest after eating could be signs of esophageal cancer or stomach cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

Many women reported unusually heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods as the tip-off to endometrial cancer, Mayo Clinic reports.

One of the most common changes women notice before a breast cancer diagnosis is a nipple that began to appear flattened, inverted or turned sideways.

In women, breasts that appear red or purplish in color or feel hot, swollen, or irritated can signal inflammatory breast cancer, according to the National Institute of Health.

If you're experiencing any usual changes of the testicles, such as swelling, then you should pay a visit to your doctor. According to Medical News Today, enlarged or swollen testicles can signal testicle cancer in men, which can be coupled with or without pain.

Difficulty swallowing is most commonly associated with throat cancer, but could also be one of the first signs of lung cancer, Everyday Health reports. A hoarse voice or feeling pressure on the throat could also be an early indicator of thyroid cancer.