Symptoms to look out for

The following symptoms could indicate cancer or may have other explanations:

• Unusual bleeding, for instance from your anus, genitalia, nipples, blood in sputum or urine.
• Thickening or lumps, for instance in the scrotum, breasts, groin, neck, lips, tongue or armpits.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Persistent cough or hoarseness.
• Prolonged difficulty swallowing.
• Sores that will not heal e.g., in the mouth or on genitals.
• Changes in bowel movements or urination, e.g. chronic diarrhoea, or constipation, blood in stool, difficulty urinating.
• New birthmarks or changes in spots, e.g., size, shape or colour.
• Chronic discomfort in your digestive tract, e.g., tummy aches and bloating.
• Fatigue that persists after rest or sleep.
• Unexplained chronic pain for no clear reason.

If you have any of these symptoms make an appointment with a doctor.