15 signs of cancer that women ignore

Women are more careful than men to take on the recommendations of the permanent medical examinations and screening for cancer, research shows. In general, they are more likely to check a potentially worrisome symptoms. But not always. Young women, for example, often ignore symptoms that may indicate cancer. They are sure that cancer - a problem the elderly. And often they are right, but many young people may also have cancer.

Of course, some women are as skillfully as men deny everything. There are people who deliberately ignore the signs of cancer. Usually it's just a negative, some people have a cultural belief that cancer is incurable, so why think about it.

Keeping a healthy balance between the negative and excessive suspiciousness Mistrust - whether to put everything into question? , Experts suggest to pay attention to symptoms that do not directly speak to the woman about the cancer, but they should pay attention and to be examined.

Unexplained weight loss

Many women would be delighted to lose weight without any effort. However, unexplained weight loss, say, ten kilograms a month without an increase in physical activity or use of the diet should be examined. Often this phenomenon indicates the presence of cancer until proven otherwise. Although there may be another reason, such as an overactive thyroid gland.

Your doctor will have to hold you to the necessary tests to check thyroid function The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones   and may prescribe a CT scan other organs. Physician to exclude all possibilities.

Abdominal distention

Swelling - a common phenomenon, so many women just live with it. But that may indicate ovarian cancer. Other symptoms of this disease include pain in the abdomen or pelvis, rapid feeling of satiety, even if you eat a little bit, as well as urinary problems, namely the sudden urge to visit the toilet.

If the bloating occurs almost every day and lasts more than a few weeks, you should seek medical advice. The doctor will carefully consider the history of the disease and prescribe a CT scan and blood tests, among other tests.

Changes in the breast

Most women know their breasts, even if you do not examine their breasts regularly, and know what to be afraid of seals. But this symptom can not be limited to breast cancer. Redness and thickening of the skin on the breast that could indicate a very rare but aggressive form of breast cancer, edematous infiltrative breast cancer should also be examined.

Similarly, if the kind of nipple has changed or if you notice one selection (and you do not breast-feeding), consult a doctor. This is usually not a good sign. If your nipples inward, then do not worry. This change in appearance and can be a troubling symptom.

If you have any changes ive breast, your doctor will examine your medical history, examine the breast and will prescribe a mammogram, ultrasound and possibly a biopsy.

Bleeding between periods, and other unusual bleeding

Women premenopausal tend to ignore bleeding between periods, and bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, thinking that this is just a month. But these types of bleeding, especially if they are regularly need research because it may be a sign of endometrial cancer. Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract may also be a sign of cancer of the colon and rectum.

Uterine cancer - a common form of gynecological cancer. At least one-third of women with this form of cancer, abnormal bleeding was observed as the first alarming sign.

Your doctor will examine the history of the disease and, depending on the regularity of bleeding and other symptoms, most likely will prescribe ultrasound and biopsy.

Changes in the skin

Most of us know that it is necessary to monitor changes in the state of moles, it is a well-known sign of skin cancer. But we also need to monitor changes in skin pigmentation.

If you suddenly find that your skin is bleeding or excessive flaking, it is also subject to examination. It's hard to say how long you need to watch your skin before you go to the doctor, but experts say it should be no more than a few weeks.

Difficulty swallowing

If you have difficulty swallowing, you should immediately change your diet to chew it was not difficult, it is possible to include soups or liquid foods such as protein shakes in your diet.

But this problem can be a sign of gastrointestinal cancers, such as esophageal cancer. Your doctor should carefully examine the history and prescribe X-ray examination of the lungs or gastrointestinal tract.

Blood in the wrong place

If you find blood in his urine or feces, do not assume that this is due to hemorrhoids. Your doctor will need to ask you questions and may prescribe a colonoscopy to identify cancer.

Blood that you saw at the toilet may be from the vagina if the woman is menstruating. But if it is not, it should be examined to rule out cancer of the bladder or kidneys.

If you cough up blood, it is also necessary to pay attention. One case of blood in the wrong place may be nothing to say, but if it happens more than once, it is best to consult a doctor.

Constant nagging abdominal pain and depression

Any woman who has a stomach ache, and who feels depressed, should be examined. Scientists have found a link between depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood   and pancreatic cancer Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know But it's hardly clear communication.

Stomach upset

Women who have been pregnant may remember the indigestion that they had at least gaining weight. But upset for no apparent reason may be a wake-up call. This may indicate early cancer of the esophagus, stomach or throat.

Your doctor should carefully review the medical history and ask you about everything before you decide what tests you appoint and assign them generally.