Cancer is a disease that is often diagnosed too late because its symptoms are unnoticed by many of us. We are unaware that it is happening to our body and might struck us any second of our lives. Even a very healthy person with no family history and vices can have cancer, so the best defense for cancer is early detection.
In fact in the United States, cancer is actually the second leading cause of death in women. Some of the cancers that can affect women are breast, lung, colon, endometrial, cervical, and lung. Because of certain factors such as age, family history, genetic tendency, and lifestyle, some women have a higher risk of getting cancer than male. That is why the best cure for any sickness is indeed prevention, so we should be aware of the symptoms so that when it occurs one may be informed.
Here are 15 of the symptoms that most women ignore that might be a hint that the person suffering this symptoms might have cancer.
Abdominal pain and depression
- This symptom is rare but mostly overlooked. If you have abdominal pain and depression at the same time, it might be due to pancreatic cancer.
Vaginal discharge
- One of the symptoms of cervical cancer is foul/smelly vaginal discharge.
Back pain
- Back pain is common but not many people know that it may be a symptom of cancer of the brain, bone, liver, breast and many others, especially if the pain has lasted for one month.
Fatigue or weakness
- If you are always tired for no reason, it may be a symptom of cancer, especially if combined with any of the other symptoms listed here.
Skin changes
- If you notice a mole changing in shape, size, and color, it’s time to go to the doctor.
Heartburn
- Heartburn is caused by stress, too much food, and alcohol. You may try changing your diet/lifestyle for a couple of weeks to see if it goes away. If it doesn’t, you may have stomach, esophageal, or ovarian cancer.
Chronic cough, wheezing, chest pain, or shortness of breath
- Lung tumors and leukemia can cause symptoms similar to bronchitis or a bad cough. The pain may extend up to the shoulder and even down the arm.
Mouth changes
- Smokers should look out for white spots on mouth and lips that are symptoms of oral cancer.
Blood in stool or urine
- This is a symptom of ovarian, colon, bladder, or kidney cancer.
Frequent infections or fever
- Unexplained high fever that goes on for days may be a symptom of leukemia or another blood cancer. Consult a doctor ASAP.
Swollen lymph nodes, lumps on the neck, underarms or groin
- If you have swollen lymph nodes or it is difficult to swallow solids and liquids, it might be due to a fungal infection. But if it gets worse, you may have cancer of the lymph nodes.
Weight loss
- If you suddenly lost weight without trying it may be due to thyroid problems, but it may also be a symptom stomach, pancreatic, or lung cancer.
Heavy bleeding or bleeding between periods
- Many women reported this to be the first symptom of uterine or endometrial cancer. Get a transvaginal ultrasound from your doctor immediately.
Breast changes
- Having breast lumps doesn’t mean you have cancer, but you should go to a doctor. You should also observe the following changes in your breasts: nipples suddenly inverted, nipple discharge, skin dimpling or puckering, and scaliness/redness of the nipples or skin of the breast.
Changes in the nails
- Observe for color changes like white or pale beds or a brown/black streak or dot under the nails. These changes on your fingernails and toenails may be an indication of many different cancers.
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