3. Skin Changes
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Any changes on the skin should be taken seriously.
No matter if it is moles, lumps, or skin discoloration, make sure you consult with your doctor.
Potential skin changes to keep an eye on are: moles with uneven borders, or change in color and size (probable signs of melanoma), constant sores that do not heal (may imply skin cancer), yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) (related to liver or pancreatic cancer), dark spots or excessive itching (may indicate cancer of internal organs)
4. Persistent pain
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Chronic pain that won’t go away even after you take medications and the amount of rest needed.
Pain that persists and doesn’t seem to have an obvious cause can be an indicator of several diseases, including cancer.
For instance, pain in a bone that becomes persistent and more severe may be due to bone cancer or cancer that has spread to the bones, while severe headaches that don’t resolve with standard treatments may be due to brain tumors. Abdominal or pelvic pain may be an indicator of cancers such as ovarian or colon cancer, while pain in the chest that persists, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, may be an indicator of lung cancer.
