Cancer is the name of a collection of related diseases. There are different types of cancer, but in all forms of cancers some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into the surrounding tissues.
There are more than 100 types of cancer, the most common are breast cancer, prostate cancer, basal cell cancer, melanoma, colon cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, etc.
According to the national cancer institute, cancer can cause different types of symptoms which include:
Skin changes such as a new mole, existing mole, a sore that does not heal
Breast changes such as a change in size or shape of the breast or nipple and a change in texture of breast skin
Thickening or lump on or under the skin
Hoarseness or cough that doesn’t go away
Changes in bowel habits
Difficult or painful urination
Problems with eating such as discomfort after eating, hard time swallowing, or changes in appetite
Weight gain/weight loss with no known reason
Abdominal pain
Unexplained night sweats
Unusual bleeding or discharge including blood in the urine, vaginal bleeding, or blood in the stool
Feeling weak or very tired
These symptoms are most often not due to cancer and could be caused by other problems. If you have symptoms that last for a couple of weeks it is important to see your doctor so that you get a proper diagnosis and treatment as early as possible.