The last thing you want is to succumb to cancer, which is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the world. In this article I am going to reveal 8 of the leading warning signs that may indicate you have cancer and should send set off alarm bells that you need to take action to investigate things a little more.
Investigators at Keele University in Staffordshire, England, have listed eight symptoms or signs that doctors could use to make an early diagnosis of some cancers. The results of the study were published in the September 2010 British Journal of General Practice. Researchers compiled the list after analyzing twenty-five studies from the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Denmark and Germany.
The study leader, Dr. Mark Shapley, said the eight symptoms provide an accurate enough prediction to mean the patient urgently needs more tests and follow-up. You should be aware however that a great deal depends on the patient’s age and gender. In the case of iron deficient anemia, researchers said the likelihood that it’s a positive predictor of cancer is far greater for a 60-year-old male than for a 21-year-old female.
Here is the full list of the 8 warning signs the British researchers have found . . .
Go & See Your Doctor ASAP If You Experience...
1. Rectal bleeding-Cancers of the colon and rectum can cause bright red bleeding from the rectum, which also may become evident in your stool. You may also notice dark or even black looking feces which may indicate bleeding from higher up in the bowel. Of course other conditions can cause rectal bleeding-hemorrhoids, for example. But you cannot take this symptom lightly, and further tests are certainly necessary.
2. Iron deficiency anemia-Cancer can significantly reduce the number of your oxygen-carrying red-blood cells. Furthermore, some cancers (eg colon) can cause hidden bleeding and therefore iron loss (red blood cells are rich in iron). In time this can lead to moderate or severe iron deficiency anemia. The other problem is that commonly used cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy also destroy red blood cells-leaving you breathless, dizzy and weak. Your doctor typically will suggest blood tests and may request an endoscopy or colonoscopy to check your stomach and colon.
3. Rectal examination-This test is usually part of a yearly physical exam and if it reveals an enlarged prostate or hidden bleeding, cancer may be present.
4. Hematuria-Blood in your urine-whether visible to the naked eye or only through a microscope-could be a warning sign of kidney, prostate or bladder cancer. Your doctor may recommend a CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound to diagnose the root cause.
5. Hemoptysis - Coughing up blood could be a sign of lung cancer, heart problems or tuberculosis. A chest x-ray can indicate the location of a tumor. Checking a sputum sample under microscope can also detect whether cancer cells are present.
6. Breast lump(s) - All breast lumps are not the same. Some benign lumps feel smooth and soft, like a water balloon. Others however are firm, round lumps that usually don’t change shape during your menstrual cycle. Malignant tumors typically have an irregular shape with a rough surface similar to a golf ball. The tumor will be very hard. A clinical breast exam and mammogram and a needle biopsy (the conventional tests for breast cancer) can help diagnose a growth you’re able to feel. I suggest however that you try a thermogram rather than a mammogram (safer and more accurate with earlier detection), and avoid needle biopsies if you can.
7. Post-menopausal bleeding-Bleeding before menopause is of course normal (unless it occurs through the whole cycle), but bleeding after menopause could indicate cancer of the cervix, ovaries, or possibly endometrial cancer (in the lining of the uterus). Your doctor can perform a dilation and curettage (D&C) to scrape cells from your uterine walls for lab analysis. Routine cervical and pelvic exams, as well as pap smears can help detect any abnormal changes in the cervix or ovaries.
8. Dysphagia-This refers to people who experience difficulty or pain when swallowing. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer of the head, neck, or esophagus are possible causes. Doctors can use laryngoscopy to examine your throat with a lighted tube. They can also use ultrasound exams to produce images of internal body organs.
If you experience any of these conditions, there is no need for immediate panic. Although these 8 warning signs indicate there could be a problem—it may not be cancer. If you have symptoms from the above list you should make it your aim to report them to your doctor and schedule an appointment in the near future.
Your doctor can then schedule appropriate exams and procedures to provide a more accurate diagnosis—and to help ease your mind. It’s best to know as early as possible so then you can take appropriate action. Cancer is often much easier reversed when it is caught at an early stage.
Prevent Cancer Is Your Best Option
By keeping your body as clean as possible and by removing toxins, chemicals, parasites, bacteria, fungi and viruses on a regular basis, you will minimize your chances of developing all types of cancer. Whole body detoxification is therefore an important aspect of cancer prevention. Sound nutrition is also important as is regular exercise, natural hormone balancing, and a low stress lifestyle. It’s important not to hold onto negative emotions or feelings as they can and do lead to physical illnesses, including cancer.
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Dr Theodore is an Australian Medical Doctor now living in Asia – based in Singapore. His Major Specialties are; Anti Aging Medicine, Whole Body Detoxification, Stem Cell Therapy Natural Health and Healing, Male Enhancement, Whole Body Ozone Therapy, Fat Loss and Body Re-Sculpting, Exercise With Oxygen Therapy, Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy and Nutritional Counseling. He is the Founder of the Asian Society of Anti Aging Medicine (ASOAAM), and is a Member of the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine and the World Anti Aging Academy of Medicine. He is a Lecturer and Trainer in Anti Aging Medicine, Whole Body Ozone Therapy, Whole Body Detoxification, Natural Health and Healing.
