Cancer occurs in both men and women. However, there are some cancers that are found only in women, such as breast cancer and cervical cancer. Women often do not pay enough attention to their health in their busy lives. Let's take a look at some of the common symptoms of cancer in women.
1. Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss can be a symptom of many diseases. This type of sudden weight loss can be associated with breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
2. Excessive fatigue
Although excessive fatigue is a symptom of many diseases, sometimes fatigue and tiredness can also be a sign of some cancers.
3. Changes in the breasts
Changes in the shape of the breasts, lumps in the breasts, enlargement of only one breast, thickening of the skin of the breasts, etc. can sometimes be related to breast cancer.
4. Changes in bowel movements
Gas and bloating, constipation, digestive problems, lower abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and blood in the stool can all be symptoms of ovarian cancer.
5. Bleeding
Bleeding that occurs outside of menstruation, irregular menstruation, and unusual pain during menstruation should not be ignored.
6. Cough, change in voice
Persistent cough, phlegm, change in voice, lumps and fluid in the front of the neck should not be taken lightly.
7. Changes in the skin
Some new spots on the skin, changes in the color, shape and size of old spots, etc. can sometimes be signs of skin cancer.