- Bladder and Kidney; You may see blood in urine, have pain or burning, and increased
urination.
- Breast; Lump or thickening of lumps, itching, redness or soreness of the nipples which
isn't caused by pregnancy, breast feeding, or menstruation.
- Cervical, Endometrial, and Uterine; Bleeding between menstrual cycles, any unusual
discharge, painful menstruation, and heavy periods require consultation with your
physician.
- Colon; Rectal bleeding, blood in your stool or changes in bowel habits such as
persistent diarrhea and or constipation are warning signs which should be investigated
promptly.
- Laryngeal; A persistent cough or a hoarse throat are possible signs you may experience.
- Leukemia; Paleness, fatigue, weight loss, repeated infections, nosebleeds, bone or joint
pain, and easy bruising are possible warning signs of Leukemia which should be
investigated.
- Lung; A persistent cough; sputum with blood; heavy chest and or chest pain.
- Lymphoma; Enlarged, rubbery lymph nodes, itchy skin, night sweats, unexplained fever and
weight loss indicate possible Lymphoma, discuss these symptoms with your physician.
- Mouth and Throat; Any chronic ulcer (sore) of the mouth, tongue or throat which doesn't
heal, or white areas in the mouth should be seen by your physician.
- Ovarian; Unfortunately there are often no symptoms until it is in the later stages of
development.
- Pancreas; There usually are no symptoms until it has progressed to the later stages when
you may notice jaundiced skin and there may be pain deep in the stomach or back.
- Skin; If you have moles that change color, size, or appearance, or flat sores (lesions
that look like moles), a tumor or lump under the skin that resembles a wart or an
ulceration that never heals, these are symptoms which should bring you quickly to your
physician's office.
- Stomach; Vomiting blood or experiencing frequent indigestion and pain after eating,
weight loss may indicate stomach cancer... see your physician!
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