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Back pain can signal bone or ovarian cancer.
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Headaches that don’t respond to treatment may relate to brain
4. Unusual Lumps or Swellings
A new lump under the skin, in the breast, neck, groin, or armpits can be one of the earliest symptoms of abnormal cell growth. Always have persistent lumps checked by a doctor.
5. Skin Changes
Your skin can reflect what’s happening inside your body. Watch out for:
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Darkening, yellowing, or redness of the skin
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Sores that don’t heal
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New or changing moles
These may be linked to skin cancer or internal cancers.
6. Persistent Cough or Hoarseness
A cough lasting more than three weeks, especially with blood, could point to lung or throat cancer. Hoarseness that doesn’t improve may also be a warning sign.
7. Changes in
Bowel or Bladder Habits
Sudden constipation, diarrhea, blood in the stool, or changes in urination frequency may signal colon, bladder, or prostate cancer.
