Annual checkups and tests such as colonoscopies and PSA assays are important, but it's not a good idea to rely on tests alone to protect you from cancer. It's just as important to listen to your body and notice anything that's different, odd, or unexplainable. (You should also listen to those close to you, such as a wife or partner, because others sometimes notice things we're unaware of -- or don't want to admit.) You don't want to join the ranks of cancer patients who realize too late that symptoms they'd noticed for a long time could have sounded the alarm earlier, when cancer was easier to cure.
Commonly overlooked cancer symptoms, 1-10
1. Upset stomach or stomachache
One of the first signs colon cancer patients remember experiencing when they look back is unexplained stomach aches. Those with pancreatic cancer describe a dull ache that feels like it's pressing inward. Many liver cancer patients say they went in complaining of stomach cramps and upset stomachs so frequently that their doctors thought they had ulcers. Liver cancer patients and those with leukemia can experience abdominal pain resulting from an enlarged spleen, which may feel like an ache on the lower left side.
If you have a stomachache that you can't attribute to a digestive problem or that doesn't go away, ask your doctor to order an ultrasound. Finding a liver or pancreatic tumor early can make all the difference in treatment.
2. Chronic "acid stomach" or feeling full after a small meal
The most common early sign of stomach cancer is pain in the upper or middle abdomen that feels like gas or heartburn. It may be aggravated by eating, so that you feel full when you haven't actually eaten much. What's particularly confusing is that the pain can be relieved by antacids, confirming your conclusion that it was caused by acid in the stomach, when it's more than that. An unexplained pain or ache in lower right side can be the first sign of liver cancer, known as one of the "silent killers." Feeling full after a small meal is a common sign of liver cancer as well.
If you have frequent bouts of acid stomach, an unexplained abdominal ache, or a full feeling after meals even when you're eating less than normal, call your doctor.
3. Unexplained weight loss
If you notice the pounds coming off and you haven't made changes to your diet or exercise regime, it's important to find out why. Unexplained weight loss can be an early sign of colon and other digestive cancers; it can also be a sign of cancer that's spread to the liver, affecting your appetite and the ability of your body to rid itself of waste.
4. Jaundice
Pancreatic cancer, another one of the "silent killers," is often discovered when someone notices jaundice and asks the doctor to do a battery of tests. Jaundice is most commonly thought of as a yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, but darker-than-normal urine that's not the result of dehydration is also a sign. Clay-colored stools are another little-known sign of jaundice. Oddly, jaundice can also cause itching, because the bile salts in the bloodstream cause the skin to itch. Some people with pancreatic cancer say they noticed the itching before they noticed the jaundice itself.
5. Wheezing or shortness of breath
One of the first signs lung cancer patients remember noticing when they look back is the inability to catch their breath. "I couldn't even walk to my car without wheezing; I thought I had asthma, but how come I didn't have it before?" is how one man described it. Shortness of breath, chest pain, or spitting blood are also signs of testicular cancer that's spread to the lungs.
6. Chronic cough or chest pain
Several types of cancer, including leukemia and lung tumors, can cause symptoms that mimic a bad cough or bronchitis. One way to tell the difference: The problems persist, or go away and come back again in a repeating cycle. Some lung cancer patients report chest pain that extends up into the shoulder or down the arm.
7. Frequent fevers or infections
These can be signs of leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Leukemia causes the marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells, which crowd out healthy white cells, sapping the body's infection-fighting capabilities. Doctors sometimes catch leukemia in older adults only after the patient has been in a number of times complaining of fever, achiness, and flu-like symptoms over an extended period of time.
8. Difficulty swallowing
Most commonly associated with esophageal or throat cancer, having trouble swallowing is sometimes one of the first signs of lung cancer, too. Men diagnosed with esophageal cancer look back and remember a feeling of pressure and soreness when swallowing that didn't go away the way a cold or flu would have. Consult your doctor also if you have a frequent feeling of needing to clear your throat or that food is stuck in your chest; either of these can signal a narrowing of the esophagus that could mean the presence of a tumor.
9. Chronic heartburn
If you just ate half a pizza, heartburn is expected. But if you have frequent episodes of heartburn or a constant low-level feeling of pain in the chest after eating, call your doctor and ask to be screened for esophageal cancer. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- a condition in which stomach acid rises into the esophagus, causing heartburn and an acidic taste in the throat -- can trigger a condition called Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor of esophageal cancer.
10. Swelling of facial features
Some patients with lung cancer report that they noticed puffiness, swelling, or redness in the face. The explanation for this is that small cell lung tumors commonly block blood vessels in the chest, preventing blood from flowing freely from the head and face.
behind the times the psa test is not recommended to be taken anymore because it does more harm than good.---- but we see that everyone keeps telling us to go do it. why??????
THE AMOUNT AND THE CLARITY OF SPECIFICATION. GEEZER81
One of my oldest friends (male) died last December of esophageal and stomach cancer. His symptoms? heartburn, acid reflux, trouble swallowing, weight loss. He didn't have medical insurance so he put off going to the doctor until he collapsed. It didn't take too long- cancer tore right through him. He was a talented artist and poet, and I wish he had seen the doctor earlier- he had lost too much weight by the time he got to the doctor, and too weak to get chemo.
Very informative.
Very helpful information, thanks!!
Misinformation Over 9 times out of 10 the above symptoms are likely something else besides cancer.
a brief , nicely written article this is ...nothing can make it more perfect...
Just general knowledge of what to look for, as signs of different cancers. The doctor,s told my husband that he has type 2 diabetes @ 60, but to me he has odd symptoms for Diabetes. Sudden weight loss, pain down the front of both thighs, kidney problems, erection problems. I,m thinking it is something that mimics diabetes. I know that pancreatic cancer mimics diabetes, because I know 2 people that were misdiagnosed as diabetics until it was too late to treat the cancer. If anyone, or their loved ones get a type 2 diabetes diagnosis out of the blue, Make The Doctor DO AN Ultrasound OF The Pancreas.
Directives to Doctors who failed to diagnosis Stage 1 Esophagael Cancer because they thought it was Acid Reflux. It is now Stage 3 w/complications 1 year later after losing 24 lbs and KAISER PERMANENTE failing to refer to a GI ,thus delaying endoscopy which showed full blown tumor after two biospys, after the first GI said it was clear. MASSIVE ERROR. Sad Wife of 25 yrs. in CA.
Very informative article. As a healthcare provider myself sadly men are much more at risk for health issues that are excerbated by simply ignoring adn writing it off.. I was guilty of it myself 10yrs ago. I knew something was wrong. Fatigue and being tired, headaches and strong smelling urine. Even a trip to the urologist over what turned out to be a related problem due to my disease process and being told I was spilling sugar and ketones I still didnt put it together (and at this time I had been an EMT for several yrs).. Not until 2 back to back trips to the ER and then a consult with a cardiologist (who missed the HUGE red flag on my lab results as well when I saw it I pointed it out to him which made everything fit together). Somehow the night of my 2nd trip to the ER the Physician never asked me a couple questions let alone note I had no diagnosis or history of Diabetes but there I was with a sugar of nearly 300 in the ER and he missed it completely.. Long story short.. within 3 months my A1c dropped from 9.1 to 6.1. 10yrs later I have no signs of diabetic eye issues, neuropathy or anythingelse except some minor signs of possible minor circulatory issues in my Lower legs.. The morale of the story is. If something appears off it probably is dont ignore it and think it will go away. My own father had issues with his throat for at least 12-18 months including chronic horseness and scratchy throat with a dry cough.. He was diagnosed shortly there after with Cancer of the Larnyx and trachea (he also apparently had the beginings of Lung Cancer as well but was missed no thanks to the doctors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center)... He did radiation and got a clean bill of health (This is where the missing the 2nd issue was tragic).. 6 months later he was functioning well despite having a tracheotomy when suddenly he had sharp stabbing pains and couldnt breathe. He was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a pnemothorax (collapsed lung) but it apparently had trouble reinflating despite a chest tube so they elected to go in to see why the lung was having issues readhereing to the chest wall only to find Stage IVB Cancer with a huge tumor that had grown to the point of wrapping around his aorta and heart.. Terminal Diagnosis. He spent 3 weeks int he hospital and came home and died within 3 weeks of coming home. (likely due to assisted suicide by medication overdose of pain meds but I dont fault him for that. as he was going to die anyway and his dignity was gone and was in horrendous pain) He was just 2 months past his 57th birthday and had only become a grandfather for the 2nd time just prior to the lung collapse. He never lived to see his grandchildren grown up. One of which graduates HS this upcoming summer. His father (my grandfather) even outlived him and as he put it "your not supposed to bury your children". So again dont ignore things. Pain is your bodys way of telling you something is wrong. If it doesnt seem right it probably isnt and its better to be safe then sorry 6 months later when your family is saying good bye to you too many years too soon. David Jewel LPN
Very informative. I have made an appointment with my PCP.
how often to go for a general checkup
I thoughtit was very good. Just enough information without being too loaded.
to be able to know what to look for and familiarize myself with what i"read thank you. dickie
Even with insurance, some of us don't get proper attention paid to our symptoms. If your doctor brushes off your concerns, find another doctor. I had to. Now await results of testing to see just what my diagnosis is. I lost about six months of time that could have been used diagnosing and treating. Don't wait. Don't be passive. If it feels "wrong," then have it checked out until you find out why if feels wrong.
good article
almost all of the symptoms you described can also be attributed to dozens of other conditions, many of them minor...stories like this only increase panic unnecessarily, thus increasing medical costs, and increased insurance premiums when people run to the doctor for the slightest symptom listed.
Seek medical attention when noticing any changes in your health. Don't wait till it's too late like so many people do.
PSA tests? Doesn't this guy know PSA tests are now verbotin, because they cause more pain and suffering with false positives than they cure prostate cancer.
This is an excellent article. It prompted me to take inventory of my health and the different signs my body can give me. Thanks.
Here's the problem. Guys think they are tough. We all have that John Wayne/Chuck Norris complex. We are too tough to go to the doctor when we don;t feel well. As a result too many of us dies far too soon. I know at least a half dozen guys who died in the 50s of treatable cancers (colon and prostate) because they were too stupid or arrogant to go and see a doctor for a simply checkup. They left widows, kids without fathers and grandchildren they never got to know. I'm almost 68. Malignant melanoma 15 years ago, prostate cancer almost 4 years ago. I hope to be around to see my grandkids grow up If it means seeing the doctor a few times a year, and undergoing some tests then that's fine by me.
My sister died of DPD, an emzme defficency that allowed the chemo to kill good cells along with the bad, when taking 5-FU, finally discovered day 11 in the hospital. She died a horrible death. Only 3 % of the cases have this deficency, insurance companies do not want to pay for the test, therefore doctors do not declare it as a standard of care...It is hereditary!!!
BAN THE ILLEGAL TOBACCO DRUG, NOW! We will NEVER eliminate cancer until we ban the ILLEGAL TOBACCO DRUG, NOW! PROSECUTE THE TOBACCO PUSHERS FOR TERRORISM, TOO!
You know..this artcile is such BS. Many if not all of these symptoms can be attributed to many things with cancer beeing the least likely scenario. Stop scaring people into wasting money on checking these things up by running up bills for numerous tests which can be anything but cancer. Sick of these scaremongers. Get a life!
very informative article that everyone should take notice of and read thank you for posting
Very helpful article
Article is very misleading and is put out there to worry the ones, who normally shouldnt be worried! Have a stomache ailment for 3 days and go to the doc., 3 months later and have a stomache ailment and go to the doc.. If you are under the age of at least 45, the doc. will finely tell you, that you should not come in for every ailment out there. It is a waste of your time and theirs. The trueth is, there is bigger signs to look for like blood in urine, blood in stool, yellowing of skin, severe pain that wont go away, curling and change in finger/toe nails, bad smells coming from you and not knowing where it is coming from and major weight loss resulting in no appetite for long period of time. So the article gives symptoms only of normal/healthy, non-cancerous 95% of the times, symptoms. What retardject wrote this article, trying to scare the living daylights out of everyone?
It is very inormative article. It could have been better if some diet control and other precotion recmanded.
Being diabatic I want to find out whether is the result of pancrastic cancer. I have lost weight.
though i've heard it all about symptoms..definitely news to me and good info to watch for. thank you!
It was very i nformative and givse an insight to the lay man
How exactly is one supposed to tell whether these symptoms are a part of normal life or cancer? So you're saying if I have frequent bowel movements for more than a day it could be cancer? I'm supposed to go to the doctor every time I have some acid reflux or back pain? It's good to be aware of one's health and body but I think people will read this article and make many unnecessary trips to the doctor or think they are developing cancer. I think you can usually tell if something is wrong and you should just trust your instincts rather than freaking out over every little symptom you have.
This would turn the most healthy ones into hypochoncriacs!
yesturday my lower back was hurting bad and i had a headche plus very sore throat.......today i feel light headed and the lower back pain went down but head still hurts
This article isn't just for "men only". Significant partners/others should also be aware of these, &, other changes in a person's behavior/appearance. I had a son-in-law w/skin cancer. The 1st kwak he went to didn't bother to take a skin biopsy, &, when the nurse where my son-in-law worked saw the mole, she told him to seek medical advice immediately! Stage 4 skin cancer .. given interferon for a yr., plus removeal of some lymph nodes. He was cured of his skin cancer, t/goodness, but, his lifestyle (heart attack) is what eventually took his life at a young 51 yrs., not 3 mo. ago. Now, I have another son-in-law battlling cancer again .. this time of the esophagus. T/goodness when he asked his wife about black stools, she made him go see a doctor, &, tests were preformed. Apparently, this form of cancer grew rather rapidly, b/c my son-in-law saw his oncologist just a few wks ago,(he goes periodically b/c of his earlier diagnosis of brain cancer over 5 yrs ago) for tests, &, he didn't catch it then.
Any man exhibiting the symptoms described in the article, who isn't concerned enough to seek medical attention should also be checked for another potentially fatal, but usually untreatable condition, STUPIDITY.
good god....im a construction worker and at leat 9-% of the issues just happen in daily life...please post somt that are realavent ty
Very good and informative article.
everything this article touch on all areas that men should be aware of , with what to watch out for , i for one will be on guard , tho i'm a man that works out on a regular bases , i had my first full colon exam , and had 4 polyps removed with one that has to be removed through surgery because of the location , none cancers , and i eat well , and also do colons cleansing
All of the cancer symptoms' articles should be reviewed yearly. Most of the other topics are also important for everyone to review periodically.
The science of PSA tests has changed. It is no longer THE test because of false positives and questionable negatives. This info came from Mayo's,Urologists, SIU School of medicine-mine creeps up-so I called Mayo's-which is a service that they provide, and that is what I was told. PSA is not cancer specific, so they told me to see if I had any other signs of cancer. My Urologist could find nothing in a DRE exam and I have had the prostate roto routed, and Lasered-so, on the advice of many-I wait, So, the operate word is if the PSA is high-ask your Md. to find the reason. Mayo's told me that Prostritis would cause it to rise>but please check with your Doctor. I don't know how to spell Prostritis, and I don't know where to find it -but your Md. will know.
The article, "Commonly Overlooked Cancer Symptoms" at: http://www.caring.com/articles/commonly-overlooked-cancer-symptoms mysteriously omits lymphoma as a type of cancer indicated by enlarged lymph nodes! Lymphoma is the 7th most frequently diagnosed cancer. It is diagnosed much more frequently than the thyroid, head and neck cancers listed as being indicated by enlarged lymph nodes. See cancer incidences at CDC: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/toptencancers.aspx
I am disappointed that this report did not mention that blood in the urine is many times the only symptom of bladder cancer. Cladder Cancer is the 5th most common cancer and is the least funded of all cancers.
thanks for this im 47 years old have been really paying attention to my body because my mom and dad had cancer and passed so this is very helpful for me to know what to look out for thanks kyle c
Interesting article; however, colonoscopies are not part of an annual check up. Doctors usually will not give you one until your 50 and then not every year but every 5 to 10 years.
A cure for cancer has already been discovered but as noted in the article has also been unnoticed. As long as money is to be made from research and "treatment" then these discoveries will be ignored and their credibility diminished. This obviously has the potential to become front page news across the globe. Why it hasn't is stated above. http://www.sott.net/articles/show/228583-Scientists-cure-cancer-but-no-one-takes-notice
I Will Be having My Prostate removed on July 11th. I'll be having it done the new method. The robot way.
Very Good Information. Was very helpful...thank you very much.
I just had a radical prosatecomy at age 60. I had a lot of the symtoms. So, I went to the Urologist for test and biopsy. I had a choice, Chemo, Seeds or removal. i chose removal at Alabama Urology Centers of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr Tully and his staff are superior in decorum and education. After my first visit, surgery was scheduled. The Dr-vinci Robotic surgical machine was used. After 3 weeks, ED was discussed and a treatment program was initiated. 10 days into the plan (I/we) were able to resume a sexual lifesyle that we had been missing for nearly a year. I would highly recommend the surgery. At 60 I don't want anymore babies, just a comfortable minimal pain life.
I actually have the vast majority of signs and symptoms that are listed at various times but so far no cancer - thank God! I wish that more detailed descriptions were given that permit the reader to distinguish the cancers from the ordinary problems.
So, basically everything can cause cancer, heart disease, broken bones, or death in itself. Yea! Enjoy life regardless - everyone dies.
CANCER SUCKS !!!
PSA is no longer recommended. Too many false positives leading to many men being rendered impotent and incontinent. Men who did not have cancer.
Please include bladder cancer as it is the 4th most common cancer for men. Seeing blood in the urine is the most common manner in which it gets identified.
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I had major back surgery in 2006 and 3or so yrs. out I developed something like peronies disease. It somewhat went away in that the irregular bend and size of my penis disappeared but left me with 2.5 to 3 inches less than I had before. I am taking methadone 10mg. two every 6 hrs. and oxycodone 5mg two every 6 hrs. What could cause this terrible thing to happen to me? Drugs or pinched nerve or what. I am really upset over this. My wife and I had a real healthy sex life. Since the surgery not so good. Please, help me if you can.
It's's always a good idea to listen to your body, but you can get overly aware and the added stress is not good as well. The greatest way to catch something early is to go in for routine physicals. By the way, heart disease is by far the number one threat. Why no mention? Stay active, eat right, watch your weight, stay out of the sun, don't smoke, and talk to your doctor about setting up a prevention program. Like a car, take care of it and it will take care of you. How is your engine?
Thank-you...very helpful
Why do many doctors only give their client the option of Chemo and Radiation for cancer? Why do doctors tell folks that they are going to die if they do not have chemo and radiation? Why do some doctors act like gods?
I think you have covered most subjects admirably
Jaundice is DEFINITELY associated with Pancreatic Cancer... I noticed my uncle was jaundiced, demanded he see his doctor, and he had the Whipple procedure performed 3 weeks later. The tumor developed on the bile duct, and due to the early diagnosis, he is recovering nicely. He is in a Study, receiving chemo at the current time, with very few side effects. His surgeon and doctors expect a positive long-term outcome. He turned 84 the date before his surgery, on November 29, 2010!
The title is misleading ... those health threats affect women, as well as men!
Bed Sweating I would sweat in bed like an open tap.Was later diagnosed with Non Hdgkins Lymphoma PLEASE advise people about this signal.
Your number 4. "Jaundice" is not accurate. Jaundice is associated with LIVER dysfunction, or liver cancer.
all info very good to know
Too long! Good article, but now I'm paranoid about "any little thing" being an indicator of cancer! A man can die of anything! Still, it is nice to see something about MEN'S health for a change. Men's issues are largely ignored by the popular media.
This is very helpful and commonsensical. Diligence in following these tips could help early detection and save one's life.
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Your Twitter Button does not seem to be working. Tried it 3 times. Just trying to help. David Snell
Everything! Am flagging this article for continuing review.
It will make aware of possible early signs
Great info, I'll be keeping a closer watch on body changes.
Great info. Thanks!
kidney cancer took my wife of 33 years .just to let you people know it is not easy to spot the change in someone you are around all the time.if she would just gone to the doctor when i asked her to .we might have found it in time.it really sucks to watch your loved one go like that.the only thing that she got lucky on is the pain did not start untill the last two weeks. acidreflux is one and color change ,blood in stool,very weak
All the information you provided about the different types of cancer and their symptoms. Thank you.
There were symptoms that I would have overlooked as unimportant.
thanks for the tips. i'll definitely have one of the "symptoms" checked out.
Wow just about every ache are pain can be cancer. With so many different types of cancer doctors really need to look at whats causeing it in the first place because when i was young i heard of people having cancer but not as much as today it's getting worse the big question is whats causeing it.
i felt that article was very helpful , it contain a lot of good information and was explained in very simple words.
Hugs melan
Excellent article, and I'm sure that so many of those posting comments responded rudely. This seems to be a journalist's lot in life nowadays: no matter how nobly intended an article, no matter how well researched, her or his work is bound to attract the public ire of a reader for some obscure reason.
Looks like all men over 50 should plan to spend about 6 months having various to make sure they don't die. Thanks for funding the medical industry and raising insurance rates!
Thank you for being out there, with information that can help us.
Thank you for the information, it will save lives and a lot of pain and misery.
If you wake up alive after 55 , it's a miracle. If I went to the Doctor whenver I had symptoms , the bills or waiting would kill me before the cancer would. Article Brought to you by the The Obscene Profits Diagnostics Association
This is very helpful information. Although 1 and 6 symptoms disturb me. I have been complaining of pain in spleen for years. I wasee always told it was just endometriosis. Then I have had severe bronchitis fire years. At least 3 or 4 times a years it flair up really bad. Same old pain meds and steroids prescribef. What can I do? Then when I ask the doctor to check again. I get the it is all physically look.
What me worry! hahahaha I'm 67 and I really don't care when or how I go as long as its painless!
I hope we can all start looking after each other -- with medicare for those who need it.
I know you are trying to be helpful but I have to say that after reading the article,it seems to say that EVERYTHING can be a sign of cancer.I think it's confusing in that regard.
I had a bad case of acid reflux and I even took over the counter pills to neutralize the acidity and even took prescription medication but nothing worked. I talked to a Homopathic Physican and he told me to use Lime or Lemon juice in a warm glass of water to add more acidity to my stomach. Within two weeks I was healed. So, do you think drug companies want to heal you with drugs or just take care of the problem? What about a Diabetic? Are the drug companies trying to heal the person or are they just trying to make money but not taking care of the problem? Try things the good ole natural way first because in my case I have been healed from acid reflux and this is my personal experience.
I had severe gastric distress and a family history of colon ca but my MD waited almost a year before ordering a colonoscopy and the cancer had already gone to my left lung and liver. Be very insistent and seek second opinions, if you don't feel your being heard. I'm stage 4 but in remission. At age 74 I don't worry too much about my life span. But young people with any symptoms and especially those with a family history of cancer should be aggressive in seeking answers. You owe it to those who love you. The earlier the detection the better the outlook.
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I think more people should be aware of medical issues we seem to be in a time of growing ignorance when it comes to almost anything that has to do with medicine,ie:patients demanding antibiotics of their doctors to treat a commen cold.This seems to be a greater and growing problem among the younger people or maybe just a reflection of the I dont care attitude among the population of america.
you forgot to mention watermelon size forehead tumors so often dismissed as a blemish
Oh man! I have every one of those symptoms!
cancer cause is a fungus called Candida Albican and the cure is sodium bicarbonate given to Simoncinicancercause in 1982 yes 28 years ago by the Lord and since them he has treated people in few days tumor be gone free almost self treatment say these doctor in his site, please look and listen he talking and his patients on the video ,give all the glory to the Lord.
No disrespect, but, it appears that the only thing missing is breathing. Breathing evidently will cause cancer too! Call me a cynic, but, if you were to go to a physician for each and every facet of these issues, you are going to be entrenched at the doctor's office. I think common sense applies in most cases. To be concerned with your health is wonderful and necessary, but it all begins with what you put into your body and the output of exercise that correlates with it as a result. Many people with family history of certain diseases are often predisposed, therefore, the common sense rule applies. Others, who carelessly abuse, overuse, or absent mindedly consume products that inevitably cause harm should prepare accordingly and not look at disease so mysteriously, rather embrace the certainty. To alleviate most of these diseases, look in the mirror and be honest with yourself. What am I doing on a daily basis that causes harm to me or others close to me? Fix those issues, whether mental or physical, and realize that many things are preventable. (Research most of the causes and effects of each disposition in this article.) In the end, whatever the personal decision, we will all arrive at the same crossroads someday. Death is certain, but to expedite its process by smoking, drinking, drug abusing, over stressing, speeding, etc. as all are common, is unnecessary. COMMON SENSE! Use it! Its Free! Lost many family, friends, and patients to a variety disease. Continue to fight and buy more time, I will.
It listed a number of things that I had not thought of before. Unfortunately I don't have insurance to get checked out.
I'm very sorry to hear that. What is your prognosis?
I was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in August 2009. My hemoglobin level of 6 and easily tiring were the only symptoms. I had surgery several times to no avail. Now it is just chemo.
Hugs diane j
What about testicular cancer
how long does it take a blood cancer cause a dying? at most? at least ? is this any restoration or is she or he might be good ?
I just lost my father to Leukemia this year and I am very upset with the care he was receiving from his doctors. He was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder in his early 60's, and was told with kimo pills he could live additional 15-20 years. My mother could see his health was fading within the last six months of his life with signs like blood in his urine, hot flashes, pale skin, exhaustion, etc. His doctors did not pursue additional medical advances to help save his life and I wish the doctors would have done more during the time he was becoming ill. Over the last two years of his life, his White Blood Count was over 20,000, the last week he was tested, the count was over 70,000. That would be a huge red flag and I am not even a doctor. I know the Lord has plans for all of us, but I believe he had more work to do here and his life was cut short with the lack of medical treatment he should have received. He was only 68 years young. Please!!! if you feel or see anything that does not look right, get tested and demand the right tests are completed to rule out possible problems. Doctors cannot read your mind, so tell them everything you are feeling so you can receive the best treatments available. After reading about Leukeima, the splean is one of the first signs of a problem. If caught in the early stages, doctors can remove the splean and use radiation treatments that could save lives. In my fathers illness, his splean was four times its size and infected with cancer. Tell your doctors everything good or bad, you may not like the diagnosis, but the technology and medical advancement can treat many cancers if caught in the early stages.
There are, both, free clinics and clinics that see patients on a sliding scale. I know, because I was being treated at a clinic for an ongoing medical condition. I stopped going to the clinic, when I lost my job and had no health insurance. They informed me that they operated on a sliding scale, and since I had no income, they would see me for free. I don't remember, whether or not they ordered any tests, because this was several years ago, but I suggest that you give it a shot. lol What have you got to lose?
What to do if your Dr. doesn't do anything about your symptoms because you have no insurance.It's happened to my husband. He's went from size 36 pants to 33's in about 6 months or less, with no change in eating habits,or activity. He saw primary care Dr 6 mnths ago for swollen prostate, and the Dr. didn't even take his BP let alone examine him. What can I do to be sure there is nothing wrong with him? We pay cash when he has to see the Dr. So they won't do blood work, urine test or even touch him.What are we supposed to do? Just pray there is nothing wrong? I'm scared & angry! Any ideas?
Had Blood in the stool.
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I just had colonoscopy one, and a biopsy done they found several polyps.
I actually ahve mixed emotions about lists like these. Most, if not all, of these symptoms accompany many conditions (including "non-conditions") Without question, good attempts were made to help distinguish when a symptom should be of concern and when not, but, even so, it's hard for someone to tell. Sure, I know you know this...I'm just saying. Nevertheless, I appreciate having the list. I just hope I'm not hesitant to talk to my doctor if one arises.
Can esophageal cancer be hereditary? My father's father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, when he was in his 80s. He was hardly eating anything at all before he was admitted into the hospital, because he was having difficulty swallowing. The doctor discovered a cancerous tumor in his esophagus. The doctor advised against operating to remove the tumor, because of my grandfather's advanced age. My grandfather requested to go home, since the doctor said there wasn't really anything that he could do for him, where he, eventually, passed away due to the cancerous tumor. My son is under doctor's care for acid reflux. I believe it is being controlled, right now, with Prilosec, but there was a time when he had so much acid in his throat that he was constantly spitting. I was rather alarmed when I read that you had written that Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- a condition in which stomach acid rises into the esophagus, causing heartburn and an acidic taste in the throat -- can trigger a condition called Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor of esophageal cancer. Is my son at risk of developing esophageal cancer, because of his condition and my family history?
I just got my EGD results back and they are negative for H. Pylori and stomach cancer!! I'm so happy!! Now i'm going to be tested for liver and lung cancer. I have faith that God will help me again. Jesus blessed me and is with me all the way!!
For some time I have had some difficulty with urinating once I am standing and ready to go. Sitting down helps the flow of urine to begin but I never had to sit down to pee since I was a little boy. At times it could take 30 seconds to a minute or more for the flow of urine to begin. I wish our so called wonderful country had universal health care for all of its citizens. I am one of the millions of Americans who are uninsured. Hopefully my lack of monetary funds doesn't equal for me an untimely death because I was unavailable to receive adequate treatment and care. Ryan form California
Prayers concerned individual
Light a candel for Jim.....Love, linda
Great site. Wish we had seen this sooner. Now we know that things you over look each day are signs of cancer - for our family, prostate cancer. Will share this with male family members. Thanks.
I just realize that I have experienced one of these symtoms in the past and made the same assumption. I am about to make an appointment to see the doctor. Better safe than sorry.
I am going to try to get my wife to read this article because the information on Omega fatty acids and there positive affect on ones health might get her to eat fish such as the ones mentioned. Her health is not very good and I think she could feel better by doing so. She hardly ever eats fish and I try to eat sardines, mackrel or salmon often and my health is better than hers. The only fish she will eat is tuna salad but this is rare. I hope she will read this article and change her eating habits. Thank you for this information.
all was helpful
very educating
all this info was very helpful
HELLO; FIRST THING, THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION YOU SUPLY....THAT HELP ME UNDERSTAND MY CONDITION AND WHAT TO DO....
THANKS FOR YOUR WORK....REALY HELPFULL....ortizdiaz4@hotmail.com
A PSA of under 4 normally means a normal Prostate reading. My PSA reading of 1.72 was normal and tested positive on a biopsy. Pacific rim people have virtually no Prostrate Cancer, therefore little knowledge about prostate cancer. Diet? The Doctor thought the cancer stopped the prostate from producing PSA, therefore lowering the psa number. The biopsey is the gold standard.
I live out in the sticks and after 8 years of worthless Hughes/Direct way I gave up, it was down more then it was up - - So your site was sad for the 50% of the people that don't have access to high speed internet, there is so much advertising on it, and flashing words on it - It took forever to load each page........
In November, 2009 my husband spent the weekend bleeding when he urinated. Of course, by Monday, it had almost disappeared. After much discussion he did go to his doctor. His doctor, being one of those great doctors that practises preventative doctoring, he immediately tood an X-ray and the next day sent him to a urogogist. He ended up have bladder cancer in the very early stages. He had it removed and hadn't penetrated the wall of the bladder so he doesn't have to take chemo. He has to return to have a test every 3 months for the next 2 or 3 years and he is cancer free. Thank God for the bleeding that weekend or we wouldn't have known anything was wrong. Men, please go to the doctor if you suspect any problems. It's a matter of life and death.
I am not a believer in radiation or chemo myself and personally find it to be very inhumane from folks that I know who have had it done. One gal I know who had breast cancer had chemo and radiation and her breast removed and she is now dying. The other one who used the frequency machine and had the cancer cut out of her breast is still alive today.
Not a log of activity in here but I wanted to share something with gals who have had or have breast cancer. I know of a woman who had breast cancer who used a frequency and light machine that cured her cancer. The machine brought the cancer to a head and then she had it removed from her body. She did not believe in Chemo or radiation and she is doing fine today 3 months after the surgery.
This may seem strange to most but dying in itself does not frighten me. All I want is to be comfortable at the end of life. Length or extension of life is not important to me and I do not want questionable surgery. LET ME BE!(age 66)
Is cancer in all of its forms a pathogen or just what is it that causes the disruption of cell activity.
pl.let me know more about kidney cancer.
This was very interesting, some of the symptoms I'v never heard, or thought of. Very important facts. Thank you.
I would like information on kidney mass/kidney cancer