Cancer has taken away the lives of many people, but some people believe that cancer is far away from us. So what are the symptoms of early stage cancer? And how can we prevent it?
Common Symptoms of Early Stage Cancer
1. Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasal congestion, blood in mucus; tinnitus, blocked ears, decreased hearing.
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, neck mass.
Headaches, facial numbness, difficulty swallowing, hoarse voice, coughing while drinking water, etc.
Blood in sputum, pain in the liver area, generalized bone pain, etc.
2. Lung Cancer
Coughing with blood-streaked sputum is the most common initial symptom of lung cancer.
Initially, it is an irritating dry cough, followed by coughing up white foamy phlegm with blood streaks.
Smokers experience intensified coughing when they smoke their first cigarette in the morning.
If middle-aged and older individuals suddenly experience persistent coughing that does not go away, they should be alert to the possibility of lung cancer and seek medical diagnosis in a timely manner.
3. Breast Cancer
This type of cancer affects not only women but also men, who should also be vigilant.
One-third of breast lumps in women are malignant tumors, and the skin of the breast may appear "orange peel-like" or show "dimpling".
Localized increased temperature, breast asymmetry, nipple retraction, deviation, or fixation are signs to watch out for.
4. Liver Cancer
Early detection of liver cancer is crucial because it has a hidden onset, rapid development, and difficult treatment.
Liver cancer is also known as the "king of cancers" by many oncology experts because of its poor prognosis.
The early symptoms of liver cancer are as follows: persistent pain in the liver area, characterized by dull pain;
Loss of appetite, easy fatigue, lack of energy;
Abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, increasing thinness;
Yellowing of the skin and eyeballs, yellow urine, and worsening over time.
These early symptoms are similar to chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, making them easily confused.
