For efficiency onco-therapy paramount early detection of malignant tumors. In patients with cancer diagnosed in the early stages, a much better chance of recovery (or at least to prolong life). It turns out that the key to successful treatment of any cancer is the vigilance of the patients themselves, doctors, as well as the public.
It is obvious that the symptoms of cancer are associated with a particular position or tumor, or is it systemic manifestations. And it is important to regularly look for potential symptoms of the disease, and in case of detection - quickly begin diagnostics.
The symptoms of early stage cancer
1. Changes in the skin or mucous membranes (mouth, lips and genitals). Especially if you do not heal for more than two weeks. In this case, you need a biopsy and / or histopathological verification.
2. Uncontrolled severe weakness along with weight loss (more than 10% without visible reasons). It features - are common to any of malignant tumors.
3. Unexplained pain in the abdomen, lower back, chest, may well be a sign of cancer. That is why they should not be underestimated, it is necessary to seek medical advice. Pain in the lumbar region may indicate a kidney tumor (it is necessary to do ultrasound). Breast pain is sometimes said about lung cancer (need x-rays), and bone ache, including in cancer metastasis and primary myeloma.
4. Prolonged fever may be a first symptom of hematologic malignancies or accompanies advanced breast cancer.
5. Enlarged lymph nodes (if, of course, is not associated with infection) should be investigated. Especially if they are enlarged for more than 3 weeks.
6. Permanent unnaturally prolonged cough is a signal to be checked, to make X-ray. It may well be a symptom of lung cancer that can not be underestimated. As well as hemoptysis. Prompt reaction, timely radiography and bronchoscopy are given the chance to discover another surgical tumor.
7. Fresh blood in the stools, and dark brown stool, constipation alternating with diarrhea, flatulence, and mucus in feces - all of these may be signs of cancer. But this hypothesis is, of course, requires diagnostic confirmation with the delivery of the necessary tests, including fecal occult blood.
8. Cancer of the throat and larynx or esophagus, as well as oncology gastrointestinal tract may occur, including difficulty in swallowing.
9. Constant (and periodic), headaches, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, and problems with concentration - alarms to the neurologist. After all, it could be signs of a cancerous brain tumor.
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