Cancer Symptoms
Below are a list of symptoms for different kinds of cancer. The list are
not all inclusive and only meant as a reference. For more
information about the symptoms of a specific type of cancer then click the
blue link associated with it. When seeking a diagnosis remember that a
doctor is only as good as the information the patient gives them and many times they are
only as good as the determination of the patient to get results.
Blood in the urine, pain or burning upon
urination; frequent urination; or cloudy urine
Pain in the bone or swelling around the
affected site; fractures in bones; weakness, fatigue; weight loss; repeated infections;
nausea, vomiting, constipation, problems with urination; weakness or numbness in the legs;
bumps and bruises that persist
Brain cancer symptoms
Dizziness; drowsiness; abnormal eye movements
or changes in vision; weakness, loss of feeling in arms or legs or difficulties in
walking; fits or convulsions; changes in personality, memory or speech; headaches that
tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day, that may be accompanied by nausea
or vomiting
Breast cancer symptoms
A lump or thickening of the breast; discharge
from the nipple; change in the skin of the breast; a feeling of heat; or enlarged lymph
nodes under the arm
Colorectal cancer symptoms
Rectal bleeding (red blood in stools or black
stools); abdominal cramps; constipation alternating with diarrhea; weight loss; loss of
appetite; weakness; pallid complexion
Hodgkin's Disease
The most common symptom of Hodgkin's disease is painless swelling of the lymph nodes in
the neck, underarm, or groin. However, some people with Hodgkin's disease experience no
symptoms
Kidney cancer symptoms
Blood in urine; dull ache or pain in the back
or side; lump in kidney area, sometimes accompanied by high blood pressure or abnormality
in red blood cell count
Leukemia symptoms
Weakness, paleness; fever and flu-like
symptoms; bruising and prolonged bleeding; enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, liver; pain in
bones and joints; frequent infections; weight loss; night sweats
Lung cancer symptoms
Wheezing, persistent cough for months;
blood-streaked sputum; persistent ache in chest; congestion in lungs; enlarged lymph nodes
in the neck
Melanoma cancer symptoms
Change in mole or other bump on the skin,
including bleeding or change in size, shape, color, or texture
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
symptoms
Painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the
neck, underarm, or groin; persistent fever; feeling of fatigue; unexplained weight loss;
itchy skin and rashes; small lumps in skin; bone pain; swelling in the abdomen; liver or
spleen enlargement
Oral cancer symptoms
A lump in the mouth, ulceration of the lip,
tongue or inside of the mouth that does not heal within a couple of weeks; dentures that
no longer fit well; oral pain, bleeding, foul breath, loose teeth, and changes in speech
Ovarian cancer symptoms
Abdominal swelling; in rare cases, abnormal
vaginal bleeding; digestive discomfort
Pancreatic cancer symptoms
Upper abdominal pain and unexplained weight
loss; pain near the center of the back; intolerance of fatty foods; yellowing of the skin;
abdominal masses; enlargement of liver and spleen
Prostate cancer symptoms
Urination difficulties due to blockage of the
urethra; bladder retains urine, creating frequent feelings of urgency to urinate,
especially at night; bladder not emptying completely; burning or painful urination; bloody
urine; tenderness over the bladder; and dull ache in the pelvis or back
Skin Cancer
Skin cancers can have many different appearances. They can be small, shiny, or waxy;
scaly or rough; firm and red; crusty or bleeding; or have other features. Therefore,
anything suspicious should be looked at by a physician. See the individual articles on
specific skin cancers for more information.
Stomach cancer symptoms
Indigestion or heartburn; discomfort or pain
in the abdomen; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea or constipation; bloating after meals; loss
of appetite; weakness and fatigue; bleeding - vomiting blood or blood in the stool
Testicular Cancer Symptoms
Testicular cancer usually shows no early symptoms. It is suspected when a mass is felt
in the testes, although a testicular mass does not necessarily mean cancer. It is
important for men to perform periodic examinations of their testes in order to detect any
mass at an early stage. In advanced cases, or metastatic testicular cancer, symptoms
include lower back pain and discomfort, difficulty in urinating, a cough, and breathing
difficulties. A feeling of heaviness in the testes is also common and there is sometimes
pain.
Throat cancer
Cancers that begin in the neck usually spread to lymph nodes in the neck before they
spread elsewhere. A lump in the neck that lasts more than two weeks should be seen by a
physician as soon as possible. Of course, not all lumps are cancer. But a lump (or lumps)
in the neck can be the first sign of cancer of the mouth, throat, voicebox (larynx),
thyroid gland, or of certain lymphomas or blood cancers. Such lumps are generally painless
and continue to enlarge steadily.
Thyroid Cancer
The most frequent Thyroid cancer symptom is a lump or nodule that can be felt in
the neck. Other Thyroid cancer symptoms are rare. The lump usually is not painful, but
some patients experience a tight or full feeling in the neck and have some difficulty
breathing or swallowing. The lymph nodes may be swollen and the voice may become hoarse
because the tumor presses on the nerves leading to the voice box.
Uterine cancer symptoms
Abnormal vaginal bleeding, a watery bloody
discharge in postmenopausal women; a painful urination; pain during intercourse; pain in
pelvic area
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