In order to spot cancer and survive, you need to know what to look for
Below is a broad spectrum of important signs and symptoms common to a variety of illnesses, diseases, and cancers. Knowing them is necessary in order to monitor your body for early detection of any cancer or other abnormalities. The appearance of a sign or the feeling of a symptom varies for each person. Therefore, it is essential for you to know your body and establish what is your normal.
SIGNS
SIGNS are changes that can be seen by you or others.(9)
SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOMS are changes that you feel.(9)
The list is NOT provided as a diagnostic evaluation, advice, or medical determination, but rather for information and awareness of potential health issues to be discussed with your medical team. If you are experiencing a symptom or seeing a suspicious sign, please consider it a “red flag”. It does not necessarily mean that it is cancer; it can be one of many other diseases. DO NOT ignore the finding. Detecting a sign or symptom early is only valuable if it leads to a timely medical evaluation and treatment, if necessary. CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL TEAM IMMEDIATELY.
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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
- Overview
- Bleeding, Discharge & Bruising
- Breast Changes (Men & Women)
- Changes In Finger & Toe Nails
- Chronic Fatigue & Weakness
- Continuous Swelling & Bloating
- Cough, Wheezing & Breathlessness
- Ear Changes
- Eye Changes
- Heavy Night Sweats
- Indigestion & Heartburn
- Low Grade Fever
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Non-Stop Itching
- Oral Changes (Mouth, Tongue & Throat)
- Scrotum & Testicle Changes
- Severe Headaches
- Skin Changes
- Swallowing Issues & Hoarseness
- Thyroid Gland Issues
- Tumors, Lumps, Masses & Bumps
- Unexplained Falls
- Unexplained Pain
- Unexplained Weight Changes
- Urine or Stool Changes
Spotting cancer early is easy if you know the signs and symptoms
Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any bleeding, discharge or bruising.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any breast changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any changes in your finger & toe nails.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced chronic fatigue or weakness.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced continuous swelling or bloating.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced cough, wheezing or being out of breath.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any ear changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any eye changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced heavy night sweats.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced any indigestion and heartburn.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced low grade fever.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced swollen lymph nodes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced non-stop itching.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced changes in your mouth, tongue & throat.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced scrotum/testicle changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you are experiencing severe headaches.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced skin changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced swallowing issues or hoarseness.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced a bulging thyroid gland.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have found a tumor, lump, mass, or bump.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced unexplained falls.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced unexplained pain.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced unexplained weight changes.
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Knowing the cancer signs & symptoms early on could save your life. Learn what to look for when you have experienced urine or stool changes.
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Download the guides below to develop your spot & survive habit
Download the Spotting Cancer Signs & Symptoms Guide to learn what to look for. Knowing and spotting indicators of cancer early can save your life.
Download the Complete Body Monitoring Guide to keep track of your body’s changes. The guide includes interactive charts and body monitoring guidelines.