Possible Cancer Signs So Subtle You Might Miss Them, But Should Never Ignore

Medical professionals often call cancer “the silent killer.” And there are good reasons why. Because most cancer signs and symptoms don’t show up until it’s too late to do anything about it.

So, when it comes to cancer, don’t rest on your laurels. And just in case, here are some possible cancer signs that might help you stop its progression before it’s too late. A lot of these symptoms could indicate something much less serious.

So always check with your doctor if you’re concerned.

Check For Lumps

Lumps may appear pretty much anywhere on your body, so leave no stone unturned when you check yourself in the shower. Remember that basal cell melanoma or skin cancer might be responsible for these lumps underneath your skin.

See your doctor if the lumps feel sore, because you know, prevention is better than cure. But before you totally lose it, remember that not every bump is worth losing sleep over, okay?

Indigestion

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An upset stomach isn’t always the result of indigestion. If your belly is constantly swollen or upset, even when you haven’t eaten anything to cause it, then you could be dealing with colorectal cancer.

And even if you don’t show any early signs of stomach cancer, guess what? H. pylori is a common type of bacteria that’s present in pretty much one half of the entire world’s population. The good news is that is super easy to test.

But if you don’t catch it in time, it’ll put you at risk of stomach cancer.

Unexplained Bruising

Have you fallen recently? Did you bang your elbow against something? No? Then how did you end up with such a nasty bruise? Unexpected bruising is a serious indicator that your body is leaking blood, which causes you to bruise easily.

Get checked right away. Better safe than sorry, right?

Chronic Acid Reflux

If you’ve swallowed a bunch of antacid tablets and the acid reflux won’t go away, your body might be trying to tell you that you have esophageal cancer.

The esophageal lining is vulnerable to stomach acid and can cause a precancerous condition known as Barrett’s esophagus. But don’t go ahead and self-diagnose, or waste an entire day googling your symptoms online and panicking.

Go see a doctor and get tested, instead.