Top 10 Warning Signs

We also don’t always take the time to get routine tests and checkups that would normally pick up early symptoms and signs of cancer, but even if you do it sometimes isn’t enough.

Our bodies have a way of speaking to us, especially when something isn’t right.  Unfortunately in today’s hussle and bussle lifestyles, we don’t always take the time to listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us.

It should be noted that these warning signs can be from other less serious causes other than cancer.  Regardless of the cause, it’s important to listen to what your body is telling you.

For both men and women, here are the top 10 warning signs you might have cancer should be watching for.

Top 10 Warning Signs You Might Have Cancer

• Wheezing sounds or shortness of breath (thyroid and lung cancer)
• Swallowing difficulty or hoarseness (throat, thyroid and lung cancer)
• Frequent fevers or infections (leukemia)
• Upset stomach (liver and colorectal cancer)
• Weakness and fatigue (leukemia and many other types)
• Unexplained weight loss (colon, liver and other digestive cancers)
• Changes in fingernails (skin, lung, liver and many other cancers)
• Chronic “Acid Stomach” or feeling full after small meals (stomach cancer)
• Chronic heartburn (esophageal cancer)
• Bowel problems (colon, pancreatic cancer)

For women, there are some other common warning signs that you should be on the lookout for.

Warning signs for women

• Red, sore, or swollen breasts (breast cancer)
• Changes in nipples (breast cancer)
• Bloating or abdominal weight gain (ovarian cancer)
• Feeling full and unable to eat (ovarian cancer)
• Unusually heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods (endometrial and uterine cancer)

For men, here are some additional warning signs.

Warning signs for men

• Erection Problems (prostate cancer)
• Pain/Aches or heaviness in the groin, hips, thighs, or abdomen (prostate and testicular cancer)
• Testicular swelling or lumping (testicular cancer)
• Scaly or painful nipple or nipple discharge (breast cancer)
• Difficulty urinating or changes in flow (prostate cancer)
• Pain or burning during urination (prostate cancer)

As previously mentioned, these are also warning signs of much less serious issues that aren’t related to cancer.  If you have one or more of these symptoms, stay calm and do not panic.  It is important to see your doctor as soon as possible.