Signs that spell cancer

By Dr. Vikas Goswami 

CANCER the word itself is a dangerous one which in literal terms means a group of more than 100 diseases in which cells begin to grow out of control or a disease where abnormal cells begin to grow in an uncontrolled way. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) which is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS), every 13th new cancer patient in the world is an Indian. India is also witnessing a steep rise in cancer cases and significantly, more and more people are falling prey to this life threatening disease. 

Let’s look at the following few signs that spells cancer: 

1. Sudden weight loss: 

you are a gym freak or following any diet that leads you to weight loss then its fine but without working out if you are experiencing the unexpected or sudden weight loss then it is indeed a matter of concern. It might put you at the risk of developing cancer of pancreas or stomach. 

2. Skin problems or developing lumps on body: 

Everything shows on our face from hormonal imbalance to indigestion. It might appear in the form of skin rashes or moles or skin warts.  But if you are getting rashes too frequently, or are experiencing any lumps on your body like on chest, under arms, on breast, legs. It might be cysts, do get yourself checked immediately. 

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3. Constant indigestion:  

Heart burning or indigestion is common and even if you observe a long-term change in your bowel function such as persistent diarrhoea or constipation, it may be a

symptom of colon cancer. But if you are experiencing it from long, it’s time to see the doctor. 

4. Constant pain or blood clots: 

Your chronic cough, blood in sputum, change in voice or distant symptoms like bone pain or seizure etc; it might be a sign of lung cancer. The most common cause of lung cancer is smoking, tobacco consumption, urban pollution, chulha cooking in villages. 

5. Swelling or irritation: 

It's quite common for women to experience irritation, while menstruating. But if the irritation is too drastic, and persists for three weeks or more, it could be uric acid-related issues, or thyroid. But cancer is also a huge possibility. Please take your body seriously and if you see any of the above mentioned signs the please get yourself properly checked.

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