Stresses that you have cancer now, says CDC
World Cancer Day, become familiar with the signs and symptoms of different cancers - this can save your life.
February 4 isWorld Cancer Day, reminder that thecoronavirusThe pandemic is not the only healthy frozen out there. "Cancer is a disease that occurs when changes in a group of normal cells in the body lead to uncontrolled and abnormal growth forming a mass called a tumor; this is true of all cancers except leukemia (blood cancer) ", say the day the organizers. "If it does not remain untreated, tumors can grow and propagate in the surrounding normal tissues, or other parts of the body via blood and lymphatic systems, and may affect digestive, nervous and circulatory systems or release or release hormones that can affect body function. " Read on to see what theCDCsays the symptoms of the most common cancers, so you can locate them quickly and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Lung cancer
Dustin Diamond, who played Screch onSaved by the gong, recently died at the age of 44 years of lung cancer. "Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer," says theCDC. "Some people have lung symptoms. Some people whose lung cancer has extended to other parts of the body (metastase) have symptoms specific to this part of the body. Some people simply have general symptoms of not feel good. Most people with lung cancer has no symptoms as long as cancer is not advanced. The symptoms of lung cancer may include
- The cough that worsens or disappears.
- Chest pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Wheezing.
- Coughing blood.
- Feel very tired all the time.
- Weight loss without known cause.
Other changes can sometimes occur with lung cancer may include repeated battles of pneumonia and swollen lymph nodes or enlarged (glands) inside the chest in the area between the lungs. These symptoms can also occur with other diseases. If you have some of these symptoms, talk to your doctor, who can help find the cause. "
Skin cancer
"A change of your skin is the most common sign of skin cancer. This could be a new growth, a wound that does not heal, nor a change of aMole.All skin cancers do not look like the same thing, "says theCDC. "For melanoma specifically, a simple way to remember that the warning signs are to remember the A-B-C-D-ES of melanoma-
- "A" means asymmetrical. Does the mole or stain have an irregular shape with two parts that seem very different?
- "B" represents the border. Is the irregular or shredded border?
- "C" is for the color. Is the color uneven?
- "D" is for the diameter. Is the mole or the task superior to the size of a pea?
- "E" is to evolve. Has the taupe or the mole changed in recent weeks or months?
Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin, as a new growth, a wound that does not heal, a change in old growth, or one of the A-B-C-D-es of melanoma. "
Breast cancer
"Different people have different symptoms of breast cancer. Some people have no signs or symptoms at all," says theCDC. "Some signs of breast cancer warning are:
- New mass in the chest or armpits (armpit).
- Thickening or swelling of the breast part.
- Irritation or coupling of breast skin.
- Redness or flaky skin in the nipple or chest area.
- Pulling nipple or pain in the nipple area.
- Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
- Any change in size or shape of the chest.
- Pain in any breast area.
Remember that these symptoms can occur with other conditions that are not cancerous. "
Cervical cancer
"Early, cervical cancer may not cause signs and symptoms," says theCDC. "Advanced cervical cancer can cause bleeding or discharge from the vagina that is not normal for you, such as bleeding after sex. If you have any of these signs, consult your doctor. They can be caused By something other than cancer, but the only way to know is to see your doctor. "
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Colorectal cancer (colon)
"Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer do not always cause symptoms, especially at first," warns theCDC. "Someone could have polyps or colorectal cancer and do not know it. That is why be shouted regularly for colorectal cancer is so important.
If you have symptoms, they can include
- Blood in or on your stool (intestinal movement).
- Pain at the stomach, pain or cramps that do not leave.
- Losing weight and you do not know why.
If you have any of these symptoms,Talk to your doctor.They can be caused by something other than cancer. The only way to know what causes them is to see your doctor. "
Ovarian cancer
"Ovarian cancer can cause the following signs and symptoms," says theCDC:
- "Vaginal bleeding (especially if you are beyond menopause or discharge your vagina that is not normal for you.
- Pain or pressure in the pelvic area.
- Abdominal or rear pain.
- Ball.
- Feel fully too fast or difficulty eating.
- A change in your bathroom habits, as a more frequent or urgent need to urinate and / or constipation.
Pay attention to your body and know what is normal for you. If you have unusual vaginal bleeding, consult a doctor right away. If you have one of the other signs for two weeks or more and they are not normal, consult a doctor. They can be caused by something other than cancer, but the only way to know is to see a doctor. "
Prostate cancer
"Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer. Some men have no symptoms at all," says theCDC. "If you have any of the following symptoms, make sure to see your doctor right away.
- Difficulty to start urination.
- Low or interrupted flow of urine.
- Frequent urination, especially at night.
- Difficulty to empty the bladder completely.
- Pain or burn during urination.
- Blood in urine or sperm.
- Pain in the back, the hips or the basin that does not disappear.
Keep in mind that these symptoms can be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. "
Uterus cancer
"Uterity cancer can cause vaginal discharges or bleeding that are not normal for you. Bleeding can be abnormal due to weight loss or moment when it happens, as after you have passed the menopause, between periods or any other bleeding longer or heavier than normal for you. uterity cancer can also cause other symptoms, such as pain or pressure in your basin, "says theCDC. "If you have bleeding that are not normal for you, especially if you have already spent menopause, consult a doctor right away. In addition, consult a doctor if you have other signs or symptoms for two weeks or more . These things can be caused by something other than cancer, but the only way to know is to see your doctor. "
How to stay healthy during this pandemic
Do not replace cancer projections - and if you have symptoms mentioned above, contact a health professional. (Unfortunately, many other types of cancer too; find out more about them from theCDC here.) And during this pandemic, protecting your life and the lives of others, do not visit these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.