Cancer is one of the dangerous diseases which is killing millions of people every year. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

According to the 2012 reports, 14.1 million People in the world suffered from cancer in the respective year. This number is expected to go up to 24 million by 2035. The only way to cure cancer is when it’s caught at an early stage. People spend a lot of money to cure cancer and do whatever possible ways to cure it.

But they won’t find a perfect solution and put their lives at risk. Firstly, people don’t know the symptoms of cancer and they are unable to find out the disease in them. Here, we are sharing few Symptoms of Cancer that would help you in the case of emergency and to find out the disease in early stages as well.

1. A Persistent Cough:

We usually cough in our daily life but we really don’t take it serious in few situations. But a cough that doesn’t go away could be an indication of something more serious like lung cancer, throat cancer or thyroid cancer. People who smoke are at the first position to get affected by these cancers.

2. Sudden Weight Loss:

Weight Loss can also become an indication of cancer due to thyroid problems. This can be confirmed when a person loses his/her weight more than 10 pounds i.e. 4.5 kilos all of sudden. Such weight loss is especially common in the cases of stomach, lung, esophagus and pancreatic cancers.

3. Changes In The Chest Area:

People often think that breast cancer will only affect women, but men also can be affected by it. It is important that both men and women check themselves regularly for any lumps, swelling or discharge in this area.

4. Changes In Urine Or Stool Patterns:

Many face this problem once in a while, but frequent problems could be indications of bowel or rectal cancer.

5. Swollen Lymph Nodes:

Lymph nodes are small glands generally located all over the body such as in the neck and armpit areas. These glands swell when you are affected by cold or a cough. If the swelling lasts longer than two weeks, then you have to consult the doctor.

6. Skin Abnormalities:

Many of us don’t know about this symptom. Cancer can also occur on our skin which is known as Skin cancer. Any new growths, patches, moles or spots, or changes in the size, shape or color of any existing ones should be checked immediately.

7. Red Or White Patches In The Mouth:

If you identify any changes in the mouth like red or white patches, it could be a sign of mouth cancer. It is mostly seen in the people who smoke and have tobacco.

8. Persistent Fatigue:

Being a little tired now and feeling continuously exhausted i.e. fatigued is a symptom that usually shows up lately. But however it could show up early in the case of leukemia.

9. Bloating (In Women):

Unexplained bloating that doesn’t ease with time could be a symptom of ovarian cancer. It is accompanied with pain at lower back or pelvic area, altered urination or bowel movements and a tendency to get fast at meal time.

10. Recurring Back Pain (In Men):

Continuous back pain could be a symptom of a spinal problem, but people realize that it could be a symptom of cancer. Colon and prostate cancers especially can trigger recurring episodes of lower back pain.

11. Unexplained Bleeding Or Discharge (In Women):

Any spots, clots or other discharge in post-menopausal women, or discharge apart from the normal cycle in menstruating women, could be a symptom of either an infection or cervical cancer.

12. Changes In The Groin Area (In Men):

Lumps, heaviness or other changes in the area between the abdomen and upper thigh could be symptoms of testicular cancer. Reporting any symptoms immediately is very important because testicular cancer can escalate almost overnight.

13. Pain In The Pelvic Or Abdomen (In Women):

Pain in the Pelvic or Abdominal area could be a symptom of ovarian cancer. Mainly if it is accompanied by bloating, urinary problems and discomfort while eating.

14. Pain In The Groin, Hips Or Thighs (In Men):

Pain in the groin, hips or thigh areas could be a symptom of cancer.