Check Them Now Before It’s Too Late – 9 Early Warning Signs of Cancer You Should Never Ignore

🔍 9 Early Warning Signs of Cancer

1. Unexplained Weight Loss

Losing 10+ pounds without trying?

This can be an early sign of cancers like pancreatic, stomach, esophageal, or lung cancer.

Tumors increase metabolic demands or affect appetite and nutrient absorption.

🚩 Red Flag: No diet, exercise, or lifestyle change — just sudden weight drop.

2. Persistent Pain

Pain that doesn’t go away — especially if it’s constant or worsening.

Examples:

Bone pain → possible bone cancer or metastasis

Headaches with vision changes → brain tumor risk

Abdominal pain → pancreatic or ovarian cancer

❗ Even mild but ongoing pain deserves investigation.

3. Changes in Skin Appearance

New growths or changes in moles (shape, color, size)

Watch for the ABCDEs of melanoma:

Asymmetry

Border irregularity

Color variation

Diameter >6mm

Evolving over time

Also: sores that don’t heal, red scaly patches, or sudden itching/bleeding

🌞 While sun exposure plays a role, skin cancer can appear on covered areas too.

4. Unexplained Bleeding or Discharge

Any bleeding that isn’t normal should be evaluated:

Coughing up blood → lung cancer

Blood in stool → colorectal cancer

Vaginal bleeding after menopause → uterine or cervical cancer

Bloody nipple discharge → possible breast cancer

💡 Never assume it’s “just a hemorrhoid” or “hormones.” Get it checked.

5. Changes in Bowel or Bladder Habits

Persistent constipation, diarrhea, or narrow stools → colon cancer

Frequent urination, painful urination, or blood in urine → bladder or prostate cancer

Changes lasting more than a few days need medical review.

🚽 Don’t blame stress or diet forever — rule out serious causes.

6. Chronic Fatigue That Won’t Go Away