Cancer symptoms: most common 'worrying' signs

Cancer, Common Worrying Symptoms

Worrying signs, the earliest warning signs of cancer can be subtle. But the message from medics is always crystal clear - if something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to rule it out.

Cancer symptoms: most common ‘worrying’ signs. Here, the earliest warning signs of cancer can be subtle. But the message from medics is always crystal clear – if something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to rule it out.

The medics are always hammering home the point when it comes to worrying symptoms we really can’t ignore. Some are more obvious than others of course, but its website paints a clear picture for anyone concerned that all is not as well as it usually is. Tests could put your mind at rest and as we’re forever told: the sooner an issue is spotted, the better.

Despite 79 percent of cases being ‘preventable’ a staggering 48,549 people still die each year from the disease in the UK alone. So, we have put together some of the most common signs you should look out for, and if you’re worried about symptoms, don’t ignore them – see your GP. It could be nothing, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable.

NHS England’s national clinical director for cancer, Professor Peter Johnson, says: “Cancer symptoms and early warning signs can be very varied, with some being less obvious than others. But what’s important to know is what is normal for you, so that you can spot any changes. So then, if you have any concerns, or if something in your body doesn’t feel quite right, you should contact your GP practice.

Furthermore, “Blood cancers are the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK, with over 41,000 people diagnosed every year. Also, the symptoms – such as breathlessness, night sweats, or feeling tired when you’re not sure why – can be quite common. But if something doesn’t feel right for you, please contact your local GP practice. Finding cancer earlier saves lives.”

Coughing, chest pain and breathlessness

Cancer symptoms, The NHS, say you must speak to a GP if you've had a cough for 3 weeks or more. Besides, symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain may also be a sign of a condition such as pneumonia.

Cancer symptoms: most common ‘worrying’ signs. The NHS, say you must speak to a GP if you’ve had a cough for 3 weeks or more. Besides, symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain may also be a sign of a condition such as pneumonia. Therefore, speak to a GP straight away if you have these types of symptoms.

Changes in bowel habits

Cancer symptoms, Speak to a GP if you've noticed changes in your usual bowel habits and it's lasted for 3 weeks or more.

Speak to a GP if you’ve noticed changes in your usual bowel habits and it’s lasted for 3 weeks or more. Here, the types of changes to look out for include:

tummy discomfort
blood in your poo
diarrhorea or constipation for no obvious reason
a feeling of not having fully emptied your bowels after going to the toilet
pain in your stomach or bottom (anus)
your poo is loose, pale, or looks greasy

Bloating

Bloating is stomach distention due to pressure inside the organ. Consequently, this uncomfortable feeling of fullness or tightness can make your stomach appear larger and clothes feeling tighter.

Bloating may be caused by how and what you eat, abnormal reactions to food, or certain medical conditions. However, how you relieve bloating depends on what’s causing it. Otherwise, speak to a GP if you’ve had bloating for 3 weeks or more.

Bleeding

Cancer symptoms: most common ‘worrying’ signs. You should also speak to a GP if you have any unexplained bleeding. Such as, blood in your urine, vaginal bleeding between periods vaginal bleeding a year or more after menopause (postmenopausal bleeding).Including, bleeding from your bottom, or blood when you cough blood in your vomit

blood in your urine
vaginal bleeding between periods
vaginal bleeding a year or more after the menopause
bleeding from your bottom
blood when you cough
blood in your vomit

Lumps

Worrying signs and symptoms, Speak to a GP if you notice a lump in your breast or if you have a lump that's noticeably increasing in size elsewhere on your body.

Speak to a GP if you notice a lump in your breast or if you have a lump that’s noticeably increasing in size elsewhere on your body. So then, it’s important to regularly check your breasts, underarms, groin, and testicles for any new lumps or changes.

Moles

Cancer signs, Speak to a GP if you have a mole that: changes size or colour or gets larger

Cancer symptoms: most common ‘worrying’ signs. Speak to a GP if you have a mole that:

changes shape or looks uneven
changes colour, gets darker or has more than 2 colours
starts itching, crusting, flaking or bleeding
gets larger or more raised from the skin

Also, any of these changes mean there’s a chance you have melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer.

Unexplained weight loss

worrying signs, You should also speak to a GP if you've lost a lot of weight over the last couple of months that cannot be explained by changes to your diet, exercise, or from stress.

You should also speak to a GP if you’ve lost a lot of weight over the last couple of months that cannot be explained by changes to your diet, exercise, or from stress.

Tummy or back pain

signs if you have pain anywhere in your tummy or back and you’re not sure what’s causing it. Besides, this includes a dull pain that’s always there or a sharp pain that comes and goes. — Senior man having back pain

Speak to a GP if you have pain anywhere in your tummy or back and you’re not sure what’s causing it. Besides, this includes a dull pain that’s always there or a sharp pain that comes and goes.

Indigestion and heartburn

Some cancers can give you indigestion or heartburn and acid reflux. This can feel like burning in your chest (heartburn) and make you burp or hiccup more than usual. Speak to a GP if you get any of these symptoms regularly and are not sure why you’re getting them.

Itchy or yellow skin

Cancer signs, if your skin is itchy, and your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. Your pee may also look darker than usual.

Speak to a GP if your skin is itchy, and your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. Your pee may also look darker than usual.

Feeling tired and unwell

With some Cancer the symptoms can be harder to notice. It’s important to speak to a GP if you think something is not right, or you keep feeling tired and unwell and you’re not sure why.

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In Conclusion

Cancer is a word that puts fear into anyone who is diagnosed with it. However, there are many different cancers but the good thing about them is most are curable if diagnosed early, that is why you need to be aware of any changes in your body that do not feel right.

Important Note *

Remember that everyone is different, it is ultimately YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find what your body responds to. So please do your due diligence before trying anything new, including getting Medical Advice to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

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