Don't rely solely on routine tests to protect yourself against cancer. It's just as important to listen to your body and notice anything that is different, strange, or inexplicable.
Here are some signs that are often overlooked:
1. Wheezing or shortness of breath
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page One of the first signs that many lung cancer patients remember noticing is the inability to catch their breath.
2. Chronic cough or chest pain
Several types of cancer, including leukemia and lung cancer, can cause symptoms that mimic a bad cough or bronchitis. Some lung cancer patients report chest pain that spreads to the shoulder or arm.
Did you know that cancer cells thrive in acidic environments? Cancer cells grow in acidic environments, but cease to exist in alkaline environments.
3. Frequent fevers or infections
These may be signs of leukemia, a cancer of blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Leukemia causes the marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells, weakening the body's ability to fight infection.
4. Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty swallowing is usually associated with cance
