7 early symptoms of cancer that most ignore

The Bright Side portal has compiled a list of several symptoms that may indicate cancer, with the recommendation that they should be taken seriously.

However, if you notice them on yourself or your loved ones, do not jump to conclusions because they can also be a sign of other diseases, writes Express.

To eliminate doubts, be sure to consult a doctor.

1. Skin neoplasms

These growths can be a sign of skin or breast cancer. Other symptoms include:

• hard lumps in the breast or armpit
• irritations or rashes of unknown origin that are not related to food or cosmetics
• the appearance of a "wet" ulcer in the center of the formation
• mole growth, change in its shape, size or color

2. Persistent cough

A long-lasting cough is one of the symptoms of lung cancer, which is most often associated with other symptoms such as:

• decreased appetite
• unexplained weight loss
• in the later stages, expectoration is accompanied by blood in the secretions, as well as shortness of breath

3. Itchy skin

In most cases, itchy skin is not associated with tumors, but clinical experience still links them:

• uterine neoplasm causes genital itching
• a brain tumor can cause itchy nostrils

4. Changes in the function of the digestive system

Malignant disease of the intestines and stomach can cause the following symptoms:

• blood in the stool
• bloating and nausea after meals
• slimy stool
• spontaneous bowel movements
• dull pain in the abdomen

5. Changes in urination

This can be a sign of malignant kidney disease, which is associated with other symptoms:

• blood in the urine
• increased blood pressure
• kidney pain
• chronic weakness and fatigue

6. Sudden weight loss

This symptom most often appears in stomach cancer, and I am joined by others:

• aversion to meat
• premature satiety (the feeling that you have received, although you have not quantitatively)
• anemia pains,
• gas and bloating when food passes through the digestive tract

7. Persistent sore throat

A long-lasting sore throat can be a symptom of cancer associated with:

• difficulties in swallowing and breathing
• feeling of a lump in the throat
• change in voice color
• loss of voice
• coughing up blood
• stench