Nowadays, cancer has become the most widespread disease. Studies show that women often ignore these common indicators of cancer.
Being able to recognize early warning signs of cancer can save a life.So it’s up to the people to limit the risk factors and undergo appropriate cancer screening. People with risk factors include smokers, heavy alcohol, genetics, and high sun exposure. The best way to prevent cancer is by lowering the risk factors and early detection.
It’s just important to notice your body if anything is different, odd or unexplained, don’t just rely on the routine test alone to protect cancer. Here are signs or symptoms that most women neglect which includes;
1. Shortness of breath or wheezing:
The inability to catch the breathing. It occurs when women face difficulty in inhaling or exhale in normal condition. Women with heavy smokers and drinkers can face this kind of symptoms or signs.
2. Persistent cough or blood-tinged saliva:
Chronic cough and chest pain may occur when there are leukaemia and lung tumours that cause symptoms like bad cough or bronchitis. Some patients report chest pain that extends up to the shoulder or down the arm.
3. Breast Lump or breast discharge:
Sometimes breast lump is a sign of cysts but thoroughly investigated with appropriate X-ray study. The discharge of breast may be a common sign but it may be a sign of cancer. Women are advised to conduct monthly breast examination.
4. A change in urination:
It is a symptom of prostate cancer. This results in frequent urination, small amounts of urine, slow urine flow or a general change in bladder function.
5. Swollen lymph nodes or lumps on the neck, groin or underarm:
Changes in the lymphatic system and enlarged lymph can be a sign of cancer.
6. Excessive bruising or bleeding that doesn’t stop:
Abnormal happening with the platelets and red blood cells which is a sign of leukaemia that lets to a blood clot, impairing the blood’s ability to carry oxygen.
7. Bloating or abdominal weight gain:
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