What does the word (acronym) CAUTION mean in medical education?
It has to do with the 7 signs of cancer, or something like that… see below: (note the beginning letter of each statement spells caution) Change in bowel or bladder habits could be a sign of colorectal cancer. A sore that does not heal on the skin or in the mouth could be a malignancy and should be checked by a doctor. Unusual bleeding or discharge from the rectum, bladder or vagina could mean colorectal, prostate, bladder or cervical cancer. Thickening of breast tissue or a new lump in the breast is a warning sign of breast cancer. A lump in the testes could mean testicular cancer. Indigestion or trouble swallowing could be cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus or stomach. Obvious changes to moles or warts could mean skin cancer. Nagging cough or hoarseness that persists for four to six weeks could be a sign of lung or throat cancer.
