Yahoo News 22 cancer red flag signs that can be easily missed - from bloating to voice loss
Being able to spot cancer at the early stages can save lives, so it's important to learn to recognise the signs and symptoms your body may be experiencing that aren't normal
Signs such as fatigue and bloating make it seem like anything could be a sign of the disease. The concerning thing about these lesser known signs is that they can often be mistaken for other, less serious conditions and could be ignored until it's too late.
There are over 200 different types of cancer that can cause all sorts of symptoms but here are the key 22 you should look out for, according to Cancer Research UK.
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It comes as BBC Presenter Lauren Laverne announced this morning (August 21) that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Lauren said it was "caught early" during a screening test she had and that she urges people to get checked: "Half of us will get cancer at some point and finding out asap is everything".
She also added that people who were "avoiding a test or putting off an appointment" to do get checked out today.
Read below to learn about the most common cancer symptoms, as shared by Cancer Research UK.
22 common cancer signs and symptoms to know
Very heavy night sweats or fever
Feeling more tired than usual
Unexplained bleeding or bruising
Unexplained pain or ache
Unexplained weight loss
An unusual lump or swelling anywhere on your body
A new mole or changes to a mole
Skin changes, nail changes, or a sore that won't heal
Croaky voice, hoarseness that won't go away
Mouth or tongue ulcer that lasts longer than 3 weeks
Coughing up blood
Difficulty swallowing
Breathlessness
Persistent heartburn or indigestion
Unusual changes to the size, shape or feel of a breast, or chest, including nipple or skin changes
Persistent bloating or tummy pain
Appetite loss
A change in bowel habit, such as constipation, looser poo or pooing more often
Blood in your poo or pee
Problems peeing
Unexpected vaginal bleeding, including after sex, between periods or after the menopause
Fatigue
Anyone can develop cancer at any age, however cancer is more common those older, and most cases are in people aged 50 or over.
It’s important not to put any unusual changes, aches or pains down to ‘just getting older’ or assume a symptom is because of a health condition you already know about. Whatever your age, it’s always best to listen to your body and talk to your doctor if something is not normal for you.
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