The Most Widely Ignored Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Most people accept the notion that the development of a tumor is not manifested by specific signs. This is not entirely true. There are many cancer symptoms that are typical for one or more of these types of conditions. Regrettably, both men and women often ignore them or prefer to deny that they have a problem. That is why it is worth learning more about these ignored cancer warning signs and symptoms, as well as their significance.

Untypical bleeding is one of the extremely common cancer symptoms that can be easily ignored. The truth is that it can point to different types of cancer. Coughing blood can be a sign of a tumor development in the throat. If you see blood in the toilet bowl, it might be due to the presence of kidney or uterine cancer. The blood on stools is not necessarily associated with the presence of hemorrhoids. In some cases, it might be present due to tumors in the colon or rectum.

Many women ignore bleeding from the vagina between menstrual periods. This is particularly true to those in menopause. It is true that for some women this is common and is not caused by a disease. However, in most cases it is a disturbing sign. The bleeding from the vagina can be caused by endometrial and cervix cancer.

The enlargement of the lymph nodes is another one of the widely ignored cancer symptoms. It is true that your lymph nodes become larger and tender and often even painful during an infection. However, when the condition is persistent this might signal the development of a tumor. That is why it is a good idea to see your doctor, if you have noticed a persistent enlargement in the neck, underarm or groin lymph nodes and/or swelling in these areas.

Unexplained changes in the skin can also be hidden cancer symptoms. Mole changes are certainly a disturbing sign that should not be ignored. This is also applicable to any sudden and untypical changes in the skin's texture, such as scaling. A change in the skin of the breast can signal a very rare, but serious form of breast cancer.

Do not blame difficulty swallowing on a sore throat. This can be one of the most notable gastrointestinal tract cancer symptoms. In fact, it is often the first sign of esophagus cancer.

It is extremely important for you to see a doctor, if you have any of these cancer symptoms. Keep in mind that treatment in the early stages is much more effective.