Cancer signs and symptoms

Symptoms of cancer can vary based on the effected organs

Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer. They are usually caused by the effect of a cancer on the part of the body where it is growing, although the disease can cause more general symptoms such as weight loss or tiredness. There are more than 100 different types of cancer with a wide range of different signs and symptoms which can manifest in different ways.

Typical symptoms of cancer include:^[1]

• The presence of an unusual lump in the body
• Changes in a mole on the skin
• A persistent cough or hoarseness
• A change in bowel habits, such as unusual diarrhea or constipation
• Difficulty in swallowing or continuing indigestion
• Any abnormal bleeding, including bleeding from the vagina, or blood in urine or faeces
• A persistent sore or ulcer
• Difficulty passing urine
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unexplained pain
• Unexplained tiredness or fatigue
• Skin changes such as an unexplained rash or unusual texture
• Unexplained night sweats
• Abdominal pain

References

1. ↑ Possible symptoms of cancer. Cancer Research UK. Retrieved 07 December 2013

External links

• Cancer.Org American Cancer Society Signs and symptoms