The symptoms of Cancer depends on the type of cancer and its stage.
Cancer is a progressive disease, and goes through several stages. Each stage may produce a number of symptoms. Some symptoms are produced early and may occur due to a tumor that is growing within an organ or a gland. As the tumor grows, it may press on the nearby nerves, organs and blood vessels. This causes pain and some pressure which may be the earliest warning signs of cancer.
Despite the fact that there are several hundred different types of cancers, producing very different symptoms, the ACS has established the following seven symptoms as possible warning signals of cancer:
- changes in the size, color, or shape of a wart or a mole
- a sore that does not heal
- persistent cough, hoarseness, or sore throat
- a lump or thickening in the breast or elsewhere
- unusual bleeding or discharge
- chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
- any change in bowel or bladder habits
Many other diseases, besides cancer, could produce the same symptoms. However, it is important to have these symptoms checked, as soon as possible, especially if they linger. The earlier a cancer is diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of it being cured. Many cancers such as breast cancer may not have any early symptoms. Therefore, it is important to undergo routine screening tests such as breast self-exams and mammograms.-
2007-07-17 00:30:29
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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Her are the symptoms of Cervical Cancer:The early stages of cervical cancer may be completely asymptomatic (Canavan & Doshi, 2000). Vaginal bleeding, contact bleeding or (rarely) a vaginal mass may indicate the presence of malignancy. Also, moderate pain during sexual intercourse and vaginal discharge are symptoms of cervical cancer. In advanced disease, metastases may be present in the abdomen, lungs or elsewhere.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, single swollen leg, heavy bleeding from the vagina, leaking of urine or feces from the vagina,[5] and bone fractures.
You can find out more at the American Cancer Society on Other Cancers.
2007-07-13 03:47:00
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answered by rlg0422@sbcglobal.net 2
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What kind of cancer? One symptom of cancer of the pancreas is your urine turns dark and your stool turns light. This however is not a sign of brain cancer unless you've got $hit for brains.
2007-07-13 03:38:13
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answered by Anonymous
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The symptoms can range from fever to joint pain. The best way to detect cancer is thru blood work and scans.
2007-07-13 03:30:55
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answered by shawtnsweet77 3
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Why don't you do an internet search and look them up?
2007-07-13 03:39:16
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answered by Andee 6
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