11. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
This is a common finding of colorectal cancer diagnosis. The presence of blood in the toilet alone is a reason to call your doctor and schedule a colonoscopy.
12. Unexplained Weight Loss
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13. Stomach upset or upset stomach
Frequent stomach cramps or stomach pain can be indicative of colorectal cancer.
14. Red, painful or swollen breast
These symptoms may indicate inflammatory breast cancer. Call your doctor if you have unexplained changes in your breasts.
15. Nipple Changes
One of the most common changes that women remember noticing before being diagnosed with breast cancer is that the nipple becomes flattened, inverted, or turned to one side.
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Many women report this as a sign of endometrial or uterine cancer. Ask for a transvaginal ultrasound if you suspect anything other than a normal heavy menstrual cycle.
17. Swelling of facial features
Some lung cancer patients report that they have noticed swelling, swelling, or redness on their face. Small cell lung cancers usually block the blood vessels in the chest, preventing blood from flowing freely from the head and face.
18. A skin sore or bump that doesn't heal, becomes crusted, or bleeds easily
Learn about the different types of skin cancer (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma) and be sure to check your skin all over your body for any strange growths or spots.
19. Changes in the nails
Unexplained changes in the nails can be a sign of several types of cancer. A brown or black streak or spot under the nail can indicate skin cancer, while the recently discovered "clubbing" (widening of the fingertips with nails that curve downward at the ends) can be a sign of lung cancer. Pale or white nails can sometimes be a sign of liver cancer.
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