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Symptoms Of Cancer
Symptoms of cancer depend on the dimension of the cancer, where the cancer is, and how much it affects the adjacent organs or structures. The general mechanisms that cause symptoms are compression, occlusion, attrition and incursion of organs and structures, such as joints, nerves and vessels. If a cancer metastasizes, then symptoms may appear in different parts of the body.
Some common symptoms of cancer
- Pain is often a symptom of advanced disease.
- Unintentional weight loss may be the first sign of cancer
- Certain cancers can produce visible skin signs such as jaundice, erythema, itching, or excessive hair growth.
- Fatigue may be an early or late symptom.
- Constant constipation or diarrhea may be an indication of colon cancer.
- Abnormal bleeding or discharge
- A new lump in the breast or testes.
- A persistent cough may be a sign of lung cancer
- Difficulty swallowing may point to cancer
- A persistent sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer especially in patients who chew tobacco, smoke, or often drink alcohol.
- Irritating cough or croakiness that persists for four to six weeks.
- Fever or night sweats is more often seen in advanced disease.
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