General signs of cancer

The cancer has common signs such as sudden weight loss, fatigue, pain.
Signs of all types of cancer depend on the location, size, extent and extent of its impact on organs and tissues. Once the cancer has spread, symptoms can appear simultaneously in many parts.

If the malignant masses are located in important parts like the brain, the heart, etc., even if they are small, the symptoms will manifest clearly. However, in some parts, these tumors do not make any signs until they have grown quite large. For example, pancreatic cancer, until the size of the malignant tumors is large enough to attach to nerves and nearby organs, will the patient have back and abdominal pain.

Because cancer cells use a lot of energy and release substances that affect the metabolism of the body, when suffering from cancer in general, patients often have the following symptoms:

Sudden weight loss

Unexplained weight loss (over 4.5 kg within 1 month) may be a sign of cancer. This is the most common symptom in lung, pancreas, stomach and esophageal cancer.

Fever

Fever is a common symptom when the cancer has spread to other parts, especially when the cancer cells affect the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off the virus. In some cases, fever is the first symptom of a disease like lymphoma, leukemia ...

Tired

Extreme fatigue that does not improve after rest is a red flag of cancer that has developed and may also be an early symptom of some cancers.

Colon and stomach cancers often cause unclear blood loss, which can lead to this tired, sluggish state.

Pain

The pain of cancer alarms that the pathogen cells have spread out of the original organ and is also one of the first symptoms of bone, testicular cancer ... For a long time, it could not cure the brain tumor, back pain is a sign of cancer of the colon, ovaries, rectum ...

Skin changes

Not only can skin cancer cause changes in the skin, some other cancers will also have some symptoms such as hyperpigmentation (darker skin), yellow eyes and skin, erythema, itching, hair growth, mutant hairs.

Along with general symptoms, the following are some common signs in cancer:

Change in bowel habits or bladder function (constipation, diarrhea, bloody urine, frequent urination ...): This is a common symptom in colon, bladder, prostate cancers paralysis ...

The ulcers do not heal: Symptoms can occur in many parts such as skin, oral cavity, penis, vagina ..., signaling cancers of the skin, oral cavity, gynecology. This needs special attention and dealing with smokers who regularly drink alcohol.

Abnormal bleeding or bloody discharge: This condition can occur even when the cancer has just started and has grown, in which, coughing up blood is a symptom of lung cancer; bloody diarrhea is a sign of colon or colorectal cancer; Vaginal bleeding is a warning about uterine, cervical, endometrial cancer ...; bladder and kidney cancers cause blood in the urine; ...

Hump: Some cancers can be felt through the skin, such as the breast, testicles, lymph nodes, and soft tissues in the body. If you notice these abnormal signs or feel they are increasing in size, you need to see a doctor immediately for an in-depth examination.

Indigestion or difficulty swallowing: This is a problem caused by cancer of the esophagus, stomach, throat ...

Cough, hoarseness: This symptom is common in cancers of the lung, larynx and thyroid.

The above symptoms are not all symptoms of cancer but if abnormal conditions appear in the body, it is necessary to see a doctor for prompt treatment, at the same time, memorizing the body. Normal status for better tracking.

Most cancers can be cured if detected early; in many cases, the cancer can be removed with surgical treatment at an early stage.