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Ishita Roy

8 Red Flags That May Suggest Cancer Growth In Your Body

In 2022, there were around 19,976,499 <span><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health/cancer">cancer</a></span> cases diagnosed from around the world, notes the World Cancer Research Fund. Out of them, 10,311,610 were men, and 9,664,889 were women. In 2024, several reports say that there were over 19 million new global cases in that year. The cases of cancer are rising, so is there any way one can stay one step ahead of it?

While it is important to get screenings done frequently, especially if one has a family history of cancer, there could be certain red flags, one must look out for to book an appointment with oncology.

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<h2>Here are the cancer red flag one must keep a look out for:</h2>

Persistent fatigue remains one of the most overlooked symptoms of oncology. This is not like a routine tiredness, this is a kind of exertion that stays despite rest, balanced meals, and time off. Data from 2022-24 shows that over 30% of early stage cancer patients reported unexplained fatigue prior to diagnosis. 

Oncologists explain that over 40% of newly diagnosed gastrointestinal and lung cancer patients experienced weight loss. This could happen due to metabolic changes caused by tumors, which can alter energy absorption and consumption, often suppressing appetite and leading to a rapid loss of body fat. 

When to see a doctor? If you have lost more than 5% of your body weight in under 6 to 8 weeks, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention. 

If there is a pain that does not go away, it could be because of cancer. Many patients have complained of persistent pain as one of the fist symptoms of their cancers. This is particularly true for back pain, which is common in pancreatic or ovarian cancer. Bone pain too is common in metastasis, and pelvic pain is common in uterine or colorectal cancer.

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Not all cancers start inside the body, some also show up on the skin. These changes could be new moles, non-healing wounds, or changes in pigmentation. In fact, unusual rashes also signal changes like skin cancer. 

<h2>Changes In Bowel And Bladder Habits</h2>

If you experiences changes in your bowel and bladder habits and find blood in your stool or urine, it is best to see a doctor. Colorectal, bladder and prostate cancers often start subtly. Before it becomes serious, keeping a track of your bowel and bladder habits could prevent the cancer from spreading. 

While lumps could be benign, they are also one of earliest signs cancer. For instance, the early detection of breast cancer and testicular cancer are from lumps, which are observed while self examination. In fact, the early detection, thanks to self examination, has even increased by 22%. 

While this may be a season of virus and flu, but if your cough does not go away, it may be a serious sign. If you find blood in your cough, see a doctor, take scans. If you are a smoker, you may be more prone to early stage throat cancer. 

There could be certain neurological issues, including a stubborn headache that does not go away. This may be an indication of a tumor in the brain. 

If you have any of these stubborn symptoms, it is best to book a doctor's appointment and go for a screening. 

<strong>Note</strong><strong>:</strong> <em>Health and Me is not a substitute for doctor's advice, please consult a registered doctor, if you face any of these symptoms. </em>

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In 2022, there were around 19,976,499 cancer cases diagnosed from around the world, notes the World Cancer Research Fund. Out of them, 10,311,610 were men, and 9,664,889 were women. In 2024, several reports say that there were over 19 million new global cases in that year. The cases of cancer are rising, so is there any way one can stay one step ahead of it?While it is important to get screenings done frequently, especially if one has a family history of cancer, there could be certain red flags, one must look out for to book an appointment with oncology.Also Read: The “Triangle of Death” on Your Face: Why You Should Never Pop a Pimple There Here are the cancer red flag one must keep a look out for:Persistent FatiguePersistent fatigue remains one of the most overlooked symptoms of oncology. This is not like a routine tiredness, this is a kind of exertion that stays despite rest, balanced meals, and time off. Data from 2022-24 shows that over 30% of early stage cancer patients reported unexplained fatigue prior to diagnosis. Unexplained Weight LossOncologists explain that over 40% of newly diagnosed gastrointestinal and lung cancer patients experienced weight loss. This could happen due to metabolic changes caused by tumors, which can alter energy absorption and consumption, often suppressing appetite and leading to a rapid loss of body fat. When to see a doctor? If you have lost more than 5% of your body weight in under 6 to 8 weeks, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention. Chronic PainIf there is a pain that does not go away, it could be because of cancer. Many patients have complained of persistent pain as one of the fist symptoms of their cancers. This is particularly true for back pain, which is common in pancreatic or ovarian cancer. Bone pain too is common in metastasis, and pelvic pain is common in uterine or colorectal cancer.Also Read: AQI Explained: It’s Not Temperature, As Delhi CM Says, Here’s What the Air Quality Index Really Means Skin ChangesNot all cancers start inside the body, some also show up on the skin. These changes could be new moles, non-healing wounds, or changes in pigmentation. In fact, unusual rashes also signal changes like skin cancer. Changes In Bowel And Bladder HabitsIf you experiences changes in your bowel and bladder habits and find blood in your stool or urine, it is best to see a doctor. Colorectal, bladder and prostate cancers often start subtly. Before it becomes serious, keeping a track of your bowel and bladder habits could prevent the cancer from spreading. Lump Or Thickening Of BodyWhile lumps could be benign, they are also one of earliest signs cancer. For instance, the early detection of breast cancer and testicular cancer are from lumps, which are observed while self examination. In fact, the early detection, thanks to self examination, has even increased by 22%. Persistent CoughWhile this may be a season of virus and flu, but if your cough does not go away, it may be a serious sign. If you find blood in your cough, see a doctor, take scans. If you are a smoker, you may be more prone to early stage throat cancer. Headache That Does Not Go AwayThere could be certain neurological issues, including a stubborn headache that does not go away. This may be an indication of a tumor in the brain. If you have any of these stubborn symptoms, it is best to book a doctor's appointment and go for a screening. Note: Health and Me is not a substitute for doctor's advice, please consult a registered doctor, if you face any of these symptoms. 

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