These are the five early warning signs of cancer you may not know about and must take very serious.
When it comes to treating cancer, early diagnosis can really mean the difference between life and death.However, a survey revealed that more than half of Britons ignore "red flag" symptoms because they are worried about wasting their doctor's time.Many were not aware of cancer songs and blamed their ailments on aging.So what are the first symptoms to take into account?Some of the possible early warning signs of cancer include:
1. Unexplained weight loss or a non-healing sore2. Persistent cough or hoarseness, lumpiness, diarrhea or constipation3. Moles with an irregular shape or jagged edges should be checked by a GP.4. A feeling of not completely emptying your bowels after going to the bathroom are other signs5. Blood in vomit, urine or feces, bleeding between periods.According to the survey of more than 1,700 people over 50, more than 50% of people in the UK had experienced at least one of these symptoms, but only 2% thought cancer could be the cause.The study, conducted by Cancer Research, found that most people were worried that GP would think their complaint was trivial.Others said they were too scared of a cancer diagnosis to seek help and some believed in maintaining a "rigid upper lip." And, worryingly, a large proportion of Britons had not come to see a medical professional because they lacked confidence in the health care system.Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for almost one-sixth (15%) of all cases in men and women combined.The next most common is prostate cancer (13%) followed by lung (13%) and intestine (12%).
When it comes to treating cancer, early diagnosis can really mean the difference between life and death.However, a survey revealed that more than half of Britons ignore "red flag" symptoms because they are worried about wasting their doctor's time.Many were not aware of cancer songs and blamed their ailments on aging.So what are the first symptoms to take into account?Some of the possible early warning signs of cancer include:
1. Unexplained weight loss or a non-healing sore2. Persistent cough or hoarseness, lumpiness, diarrhea or constipation3. Moles with an irregular shape or jagged edges should be checked by a GP.4. A feeling of not completely emptying your bowels after going to the bathroom are other signs5. Blood in vomit, urine or feces, bleeding between periods.According to the survey of more than 1,700 people over 50, more than 50% of people in the UK had experienced at least one of these symptoms, but only 2% thought cancer could be the cause.The study, conducted by Cancer Research, found that most people were worried that GP would think their complaint was trivial.Others said they were too scared of a cancer diagnosis to seek help and some believed in maintaining a "rigid upper lip." And, worryingly, a large proportion of Britons had not come to see a medical professional because they lacked confidence in the health care system.Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for almost one-sixth (15%) of all cases in men and women combined.The next most common is prostate cancer (13%) followed by lung (13%) and intestine (12%).
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