Thursday, 30 May 2013

Signs of cancer that is often overlooked (part 1)

Compared with men, women are more concerned about health. They also want to be careful and consult when confronted with strange symptoms in her body. Kepedualian person on health is also related to age. "Young people are more ignorant because they think only older people who may be affected by the disease," said Mary Daly, oncologist Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, USA. Talk about strange symptoms in the body, here are the signs to look out cancer. Although not specific, but these symptoms are usually accompanied by other signs. Noteworthy is, the early known, the greater the chance of cancer cure.

1. Weight loss without apparent cause

Every woman wants her weight down without the need to tired to try. However, the drop weight in a month without dieting or exercise efforts, need to watch out. "Bdan weight suddenly dropped without explanation bias be a sign of cancer or other health conditions, such as an overactive thyroid. To ascertain examination by a doctor, "said Ranit Mishori, assistant professor of family health from the University Medical School of George Town.

2. Swelling in the abdomen

The emergence of swelling in the abdomen could be suspected as a sign of ovarian cancer. Other accompanying signs are abdominal pain or pelvic section pain, urinary problems and easy to feel satiety despite eating less. Be aware of the symptoms of swelling, especially if more than a week.

3. breast changes

Although not routinely conduct its own examination. Generally recognize the condition of her breasts. Therefore, do not take lightly when they appear reddish marks or lumps in the breast. Another sign to look out for is a change in the nipple, fluid appears (in women who are not breastfeeding) much less itchy.

4. bleeding

Bleeding arising between menstrual periods should be checked to the doctor. "If not previously appeared blood spots and now suddenly there is, then that bias be something abnormal," said Debbie Saslow, PhD, director of breast and gynecologic cancer of Amerikan Cancer Society.