Are there any signs of cancer

What are signs of cancer?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080806163434AA3FyPq

Hi there. Signs of cancer differ hugely, depending on which organ or system is affected. For example, if you have ovarian cancer, you might not feel a thing, but if you have skin cancer you might notice a mole that’s changed colour/grown et…

Is breast pain a sign of cancer?

http://www.obgyn.net/bh/bh.asp?page=/bh/articles/FAQ-symptoms

There are exceptions to every rule. Breast pain, in most instances, is an indication of a benign process such as fibrocystic breast condition, mastitis, fat necrosis due to trauma, and so on. Nevertheless, while breast masses due to cance…

Could these be signs of cancer?

http://www.drugtalk.com/naproxen/index.htm?p=5

producing too much of something. Anyway, she prescribed Naproxen Sodium to control the diarrhea and gurgling and it …

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

besides the seven signs of cancer are there any other ways of finding out if a person has the disease?

Q: Recently a neighbour died from cancer. Although I visited this person, I could not tell. A relative said that the doctor found fluid on his lungs and could do nothing about it.What are some of the common and not so common signs of cancer whether in male or female?

A: No, you cannot tell . . because the body is a large place . . and cancer refers to one cell that has mutated and begun to grow. Cancer is a progressive disease, which means it will start out very, very small and grow indefinitely. Cancer is your own cells . . any one of them . . any of them at any given time can develop cancer . . a kidney cell is different than a brain cell that is different from a colon cell . . so there is absolutely no way to know in the early stages that you have cancer. The body does not recognize a tumor as anything foreign and can co-exist quite awhile with the tumor. It isn’t until the late or advanced stages that you start to have symptoms . . sometimes . . Cancer is progressive . . it starts out small and grows . . when it gets big enough it may start to invade local tissue and cause some type of vague pain, uneasiness, or other symptom. By the time cancer becomes noticed it is usually already large, more than one, and it may have metastasized which means it send new metastatic cells into the blood stream. Those new cancer cells can travel anywhere in the body and start a whole new colony of cancer. That is probably what happened to your neighbor. Cancer is often not that painful until the very end stages . . it will hurt only if the tumor is invading tissue, disrupting body functions, or pressing on nerves. Otherwise . . no pain.Wish there were more signs . . but the truth is that cancer can be totally misdiagnosed for quite some time . . especially in young people.

Are there any other signs of skin cancer besides a mole changing appearance?

Q: I have a mole on my stomach which has changed in appearance, it used to be raised and is now flat, it also has uneven edges and has a red/pink ring around it. It has been like this for a while as I kept forgetting about it. It doesnt itch and is not sore or irritating. I have a appointment with the doctor on Friday but after looking into it on the internet am getting really worried, are there any other signs of skin cancer I should be looking out for?

A: There are many things to look out for but the main three are:1. Change in edges (irregular border)2. Change in size3. Change in colorIts appearance can vary, but the first sign can be a small, smooth, shiny, pale or waxy lump; a firm red lump; a lump that bleeds or develops a crust; or a red spot that is rough, dry or scaly.What should you do? Call your doctor if you’re at all concerned, or if you notice an asymetrical mole, a mole with an irregular border, a mole that has changed color, or a mole that has a diameter greater than five millimeters (the size of a pencil eraser).Not all mole changes signal melanoma, but it’s important to have any changes checked out early. Many doctors like to examine any skin discoloration or growth. The worst that can happen is that your doctor takes a little time to reassure you that all is well, and the best is that this exam may save your life.Here’s what to expect: Your doctor will examine the area of concern, as well as other areas of your skin and decide whether the skin growth can be watched for awhile, or whether a skin biopsy is in order (that means taking a piece of the tissue, or removing the whole area). The tissue is then sent to the lab.If the results are positive for skin cancer, treatment will depend upon whether the cancer is a nonmelanoma (basal cell or squamous cell), or a melanoma. Other types of skin cancer may be identified, but once skin cancer is diagnosed, more tests will be done to see if it has spread.

Are there any other signs that you may have breast cancer besides a lump?

Q: I know to feel for lump/lumps in the breast, but how obvious is the lump? Is it visible and are there any pains involved? I have large breasts and though it feels like a lump, I’m not quite sure and unfortunately, recently lost our health insurance. *Serious question-No jokes, please.*

A: Calling your health care provider See your health care provider if you are a man or a woman who notices any of the symptoms which could indicate breast cancer or: If you are a woman, 40 years or older, and have not had a mammogram in the last year. If you are a woman, 35 years or older, and have a mother or sister with breast cancer, or have already had cancer of the breast, uterus, ovary, or colon. If you are a woman, 20 years or older, and do not know how or need help to learn how to perform a breast self-examination. http://www.health.am/encyclopedia/more/breast_cancer/