Successful treatment of cancer goes hand in hand with early diagnosis. Being familiar with how your body is normally will help you to spot any possible symptoms and to let your physician know as early as possible. There are some changes that will be associated with the beginning of cancer.

Any odd lumps that may appear on your body do need to be reported and knowing your body will help you spot them sooner. Lumps that are cancerous may not be painful. Having any lumps checked quickly is a way to catch something that could be a danger but most lumps are not related to cancer.

Experiencing breathlessness, hoarseness and persistent coughing can be the result of several different health issues like inflammation or infections but there is always the outside chance it is from lung cancer. To be safe it is best to report these symptoms if they have persisted for more than a couple weeks. Consult your doctor if you have any cancer symptoms or symptoms of colon cancer.

Stool that changes in color to something that is very red in color, contains blood or is uncommonly dark needs to be checked. Bleeding that happens without a known cause is a signal that something is very wrong and it must be seen by your physician. Nose bleeds and bruises can be alarming but are usually not cancer related but it is still best to report them. Always consult a medical professional if you have bladder cancer symptoms.

Having moles does not equal having cancer but there is always a danger so it should be reported.  Also weight loss for no apparent reason, especially accompanied by other symptoms should be reported to your health care professional. The bottom line is if you notice something unusual or have any concerns it is best to report it immediately. Remember, the earlier you report a symptom the better your chances of curing the cancer.

*This information is not to be use to treat or diagnosis a medical condition always consult your doctor*

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