Bone Pain Whether it's a shooting pain or a dull aching sensation, any indication of bone pain could be a sign of bone cancer. You may also experience swelling or fractures, the
American Cancer Society reports.
Body RashRashes body can indicate all kinds of health conditions, like infections or allergic reactions. They can also be a sign of leukemia, which is cancer of the blood. According to
Medical News Today, abnormal blood cells disrupt the production of platelets, which normally block and burst capillaries from leaking in the skin. As a result, those
with leukemia may see tiny red, purple, or brown spots called petechiae on the skin.
Eye Pain According to
the NHS, pain in or around the eyes can be a sign of eye cancer, as is seeing shadows and flashes of light, blurred vision, or
vision loss.
Frequent Headaches We all get a headache sometime, but if you notice any unusual new patterns of headaches or growth in severity,
Mayo Clinic says this could be a sign of a brain tumor.
Heartburn Frequent
episodes of heartburn or a constant low-level feeling
of pain in the chest after eating could be signs of esophageal cancer or stomach cancer, according to the
American Cancer Society.
Painful Periods Many women reported unusually heavy or
painful periods or bleeding between periods as the tip-off to endometrial cancer,
Mayo Clinic reports.
Nipple Changes One of the most common changes women notice
before a breast cancer diagnosis is a nipple that began to appear flattened, inverted or turned sideways.
Sore Breasts In women, breasts that appear red or purplish in color or feel hot, swollen, or irritated can signal inflammatory
breast cancer, according to the
National Institute of Health.
Testicular Swelling If you're experiencing any usual changes of the testicles, such as swelling, then you should pay a visit to your doctor. According to
Medical News Today, enlarged or swollen testicles can signal testicle cancer in men, which can be coupled with or
without pain.
Difficulty Swallowing Difficulty in swallowing is most commonly associated with
throat cancer, but could also be one of the first signs of lung cancer,
Everyday Health reports. A hoarse voice or feeling pressure on
the throat could also be an early indicator of thyroid cancer.