Sun Health Explainer: What is cancer?
Referred by his physiotherapist for a scan, he went to the hospital alone, expecting to be told to lay off upper-body work in the gym for a few weeks.
While you don't need to remember all the signs and symptoms that could be indicative of the disease, it’s important to know what's normal for you and speak to your GP if you notice any unusual changes or something that won’t go away, it added.But CRUK said you should speak to your doctor if you have very heavy, drenching night sweats, or an unexplained fever.
However, unexplained pain, or a dull ache, can be a sign that something more serious might be going on, according toBut if you haven't been trying to lose weight and you're suddenly noticeably thinner, speak to your doctor.Persistent lumps or swelling in any part of your body should be taken seriously, CRUK stressed.Unexplained bruisingCATCHING cancer early gives you the best chance of survival, and a huge part of that is attending regular screenings.
It's always good to have an idea of what's normal for your bowel-wise. That way, if anything changes, you can ask your doctor about it.more than three weeksBlood in your poo or wee are also cancer red flags - it's important to speak to your doctor about them. It is important to regularly check your breasts for any changes. Breast tissue reaches all the way up to your collarbone and across to your armpit, so it’s vital to check these areas too.Breasts do change naturally as part of your monthly menstrual cycle, so you should get to know your breasts, how they feel and what changes they usually go through to know if anything is out of the ordinary.Step one: Begin by looking in a mirror, facing it with your arms on your hips and your shoulders straight.
Step four: While lying down use your opposite hand to check each breast. Using a few fingers, keeping them flat and together, go in a small circular motion around your breasts. Make sure you feel the entire breast by going top to bottom in these small circles. It helps to develop a system or pattern to make sure every inch is covered.
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