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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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