Cancer Signs And Symptoms - Cancer Symptoms

Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer. They are usually caused by the effect of a cancer on the part of the body where it is growing, although the disease can cause more general symptoms such as weight loss or tiredness. There are more than 100 different types of cancer with a wide range of different signs and symptoms which can manifest in different ways.

Typical symptoms of cancer include:

The presence of an unusual lump in the body
Changes in a mole on the skin, such as size, color or shape thickness
A persistent cough or hoarseness
A change in bowel habits, such as unusual diarrhea or constipation
Difficulty in swallowing or continuing indigestion
Any abnormal bleeding, including bleeding from the vagina, or blood in urine or faeces
A persistent sore or ulcer
Difficulty passing urine
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained pain
Unexplained tiredness or fatigue
Skin changes such as an unexplained rash or unusual texture
Unexplained night sweats
Abdominal pain