CANCER WARNING SIGNS

Cancer symptoms

It is important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your body. These symptoms are often caused by other, non-cancerous illnesses, but it is important you see your doctor so they can investigate.
Other potential signs and symptoms of cancer are outlined below:

• lumpiness or a thickened area in your breasts, any changes in the shape or colour of your breasts, unusual nipple discharge, a nipple that turns inwards (if it hasn't always been that way) or any unusual pain
• a lump in the neck, armpit or anywhere else in the body
• sores or ulcers that don't heal
• coughs or hoarseness that won't go away or coughing up blood
• changes in toilet habits that last more than two weeks, blood in a bowel motion or urine
• new moles or skin spots, or ones that have changed shape, size or colour, or that bleed
• unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding
• unexplained weight loss
• diarrhoea or constipation for no obvious reason
• a feeling of not having fully emptied your bowels after going to the toilet
• pain in your abdomen (tummy) or your anus (back passage)
• persistent bloating.

If you notice any changes, see your doctor immediately.Do screening for breast cancer,prostrate, cervical cancer and bowel cancer.