34^th Experts Meet On Cancer Research & Therapy

Signs and Symptoms of different cancers

Signs and symptoms of cancers depend on the type of organ affected, size of the tumor and extent of cancer invaded. As the size of the tumor increases it pushes the nearby organs, tissues, blood vessels and nerves. Signs and symptoms of cancer cannot be found out every time, it depends on the type of organ affected, and some of the organs affected by cancer don’t show any signs and symptoms. Cancer in pancreas doesn’t show any signs and symptoms till most of the organ is affected and has even invaded the adjacent organs. Tumors may grow around the bile duct and resist the flow of bile. Then signs and symptoms include eyes and skin looks yellow. By that time of detection of pancreatic cancer, it would be in an advanced stage.

Some of the signs and symptoms of the cancer includes

•          Breathlessness
•          Unexplained vaginal bleeding
•          Persistent heartburn
•          Looser poo
•          Persistent bloating
•          Difficult in swallowing
•          Sore that won’t heal
•          Mouth and tongue ulcer that won’t heal
•          Heavy night sweats
•          Unusual breast changes
•          Unexplained weight loss
•          Coughing up blood
•          Persistent cough
•          Unexplained pain or ache
•          Unusual lump or swelling anywhere