Cancer is a fatal disease. It is included among the diseases causing the highest number of deaths worldwide. Although it does not attack suddenly. Some types of signs start appearing in the body right from the beginning. If you pay attention to those signs and become alert on time, then the danger to life can be avoided. But it is not so easy to recognize the symptoms of cancer. The symptoms of this disease are often similar to other common physical problems, so people do not pay much attention to it. Nevertheless, if such symptoms persist continuously for several days, it is important to be cautious. Let us now know what those symptoms are.

Fatigue – The body always feels tired. Often we never think that constant fatigue can also lead to cancer. But when the body remains lethargic even after taking adequate rest and eating energy-giving food and if this symptom persists for several days, then a checkup must be done. Because it can be a major symptom of blood cancer like leukemia.

Weight loss – In case of any type of cancer, if you suddenly start losing weight without following any weight loss diet or without doing any physical activity, then it should not be taken lightly. Losing weight by 5 to 10 kg without any effort can be a sign of stomach, esophagus (food pipe), lung and pancreas cancer. However, weight loss also occurs in some serious stomach diseases. Whatever the case, weight loss on its own is not a trivial matter; it is a sign of some serious disease. Therefore consult a doctor immediately.

Change in bathroom habits – diarrhea or constipation for several days, blood in the stool, blood in the urine or burning sensation, these symptoms can indicate prostate, colon or bladder cancer. If these problems persist repeatedly and continuously, then it should be understood that there may be a serious problem in the digestive system or urinary tract.

Difficulty in swallowing – Sometimes there is difficulty in swallowing even small food items or liquids. If the problem of heartburn and indigestion persists after eating food, then it can be a sign of cancer of the throat, esophagus (food pipe) or stomach. Some people have sore throat for a long time but they do not consult a doctor. Don’t make such a mistake. If you have any kind of problem in your throat, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Cough – Always feeling dry throat, persistent cough for several weeks, or bleeding while coughing, these can be signs of not only infection but also some serious danger. It can also be a symptom of lung, throat or thyroid cancer. Lumps in the throat can cause irritation and increase cough. In this case, it should be seen by an ENT doctor.

Skin changes- Abnormal red rashes on the skin, bleeding while coughing or vomiting, seeing blood in urine or stool, all these can be symptoms of cancer. If such signs appear, then it should be understood that there may be a risk of stomach, large intestine, bladder or lung cancer. Any kind of change in the skin, such as if there is a mole and there is any change in its colour, shape, size etc. then it can be a sign of cancer. Therefore it is important to keep an eye on the skin. Many times, without paying attention, small pimples or lumps form on the skin. Along with bringing changes in the color and shape of the skin, they can also cause itching. Such small lumps can usually form near the neck, armpits or thighs due to inflammation or infection. But sometimes these can also be a sign of abnormal cell growth in the body. This could be a symptom of breast, testicular or lymph related cancer. If these lumps become hard and start growing slowly, then it can be considered as a cancerous lump.

Changes in the breast-If there is any change in the breast then it could be cancer. If there is a lump in any part of the breast, discharge of sticky substance from the nipple, pain in the breast, change in the color, shape or size of the nipple, or any change in the breast, then one should immediately consult a doctor. There itself
Pain in body parts – Sometimes cancer in bones, ovaries, pancreas or other internal organs causes constant pain in the waist, back or knees of the body. This pain does not subside like other normal pains. Instead, it gets worse over time, which means the cancer cells are growing or putting pressure on the body.

Night sweats, fever or frequent infections – Night sweats, fever or frequent infections indicate a weak immune system. However, cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia can affect the immune system. These symptoms do not directly confirm cancer, but definitely indicate some problem in the body.