Cancer Symptom
symptoms
Remember to self-check!
Skin Cancer Guide
Did you know that skin cancer is very treatable if the symptoms are caught early? Check out this instructional on how to examine your skin for changes and go cozy up to that mirror.
Cancer in children
About
Sadly, children do get cancer. While your child's symptoms are likely caused by something else, you should become familiar with cancer warning signs so you can express concern to your pediatrician. Find them here.
Some cancer symptoms
eMedicine Health
It's hard to narrow down cancer symptoms, especially since there are so many types of cancer. Here are some signs to look out for, but don't panic--just call your doctor for an appointment.
Understanding symptoms
American Cancer Society
Why do some forms of cancer produce symptoms while some don't? Can symptoms be a good thing? Find answers to those and other questions in this very readable overview of cancer symptoms.
Common breast cancer signs
Breast Cancer
When you're performing your monthly breast self-exam (you're doing that, right?), you may find some irregularities. Which ones should you be concerned about? Find out here.
That pesky prostate
Univ. of Maryland
Since prostate cancer can exist for quite some time before any symptoms appear, it's important to investigate the signs right away. Here's what you need to look for.
self-help
Calling all men
About
Have you been putting off calling your doctor about that persistent cough? Maybe it's time to make that call. Here are the other signs you shouldn't ignore, whether you're a man or you've just been listening to one cough for weeks.
Symptom checker
Health Central
Worried your symptoms could mean cancer? Plug them into this nifty interactive site and find out what some possible explanations are. But don't stop there, call your doctor if you're concerned.
Get cozy with your colon
UCSF Medical Center
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US, but probably one of the least talked about. Let's change that--read up on this list of risk factors and symptoms and pass them on to a friend.
Take it from Lance
Duke Health
Lance Armstrong is a testicular cancer survivor because he noticed the symptoms and sought treatment quickly. Listen to this podcast describing what to look for and don't neglect those testicle self-exams!
Early ovarian cancer symptoms
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Until recently, it was thought that ovarian cancer produced no symptoms until it was almost too late. Now we know that's not the case. Find the symptoms you should be looking out for right here.
risks
Cancer fatigue
Cancer Research UK
One of the symptoms people living with cancer deal with is fatigue. It affects most people with cancer--a full 7 or 8 out of 10 people report experiencing this symptom. You're not alone.
Coping with appetite loss
iVillage
One of the symptoms of cancer (and sometimes, cancer treatment) is a loss of appetite. There are ways to treat this and get the nutrients you need, so find out more here and talk with your doctor.
Infection in cancer patients
Bright Cove
Cancer patients are often at a higher risk of developing a serious infection. Here are the signs and symptoms of infection you should look for if you or someone you love is in cancer treatment.


