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. 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.
Bladder cancer symptoms
Blood in the urine, pain or burning upon
urination; frequent urination; or cloudy urine
Bone cancer symptoms
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 cancer 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
cancer 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
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
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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