What are the early warning signs of other types of cancer?
Many forms of cancer will inevitably develop. Early detection is extremely important to increase your chances of survival and to make the treatment less severe. Know the seven warning signs of cancer as published by the American Cancer Society: • Change in bowel or bladder habits • Sore that does not heal • Unusual bleeding or discharge • Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere • Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing • Obvious change in wart or mole • Nagging cough or hoarseness None of these symptoms means you have cancer, but they should not be ignored. If any one of the signs persists for more than 2 weeks, seek medical attention. You can improve your early-detection abilities by learning the basic techniques of self-examination.
