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SEVEN WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER
Some cancers have no signs or symptoms in the very early stage. Early symptoms may not seem like anything serious. Learning what to look for can lead to early detection. Early detection of a cancer greatly increases the chances of curing cancer.
The American Cancer Society has identified 7 major warning signs of cancer:

a change in bowel or bladder habits
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge from any place
a lump in the breast or other parts of the body
chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
obvious changes in a wart or mole or
persistent coughing or hoarseness
You should have a medical examination soon if you have any of these warning signs. Having one of these warning signs does not mean you are sure to have cancer.
There are more warning signs for other kinds of cancer. They are not as common as those listed above.
To learn more about the warning signs of cancer, contact your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or the National Cancer Institute at (800) 4-CANCER. Visit their websites at www.cancer.org and www.cancer.gov.
Disclaimer: This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information provided is intended to be informative and educational and is not a replacement for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.

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