The most common types of Cancers In women and their signs!
Each year, India reports over 1.1 million new cases of cancer. If we go by statistics, women are affected by cancer less frequently than men. However, a report suggested that a woman is thought to pass away from cervical cancer every eight minutes in our country. Digging deeper into the matter, it was found that 25% of all cancers in women are breast and oral cavity tumours.
What do these stats tell you? It is evident that cancer remains one of the things about which awareness is necessary. Early detection of cancer can save lives, but early detection is only possible when every woman is vigilant.?
Most Common Types Of Cancers In Women
1.Breast Cancer?
Signs - Breast or nipple pain, nipple changes, dimpling in the breast, enlarged breast, lump in the underarm, spontaneous nipple discharge, red, itchy, scaly, or thick skin on the breasts.
2. Ovarian Cancer - Cancer in the ovaries and fallopian tube.?
Signs - Menstrual changes, weight loss, abnormal vaginal discharge, constipation, pelvic pain, lower back or abdominal pain, bloating, difficulty eating, and vaginal bleeding (after menopause).
3. Cervical Cancer?
Signs - There are no early warning signs or symptoms of cervical cancer. However, when the condition worsens, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge can occur.
4. Skin Cancer?
Signs - Skin changes, moles expand, wounds don't heal, and the skin develops crusty red areas.
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5. Lung Cancer?
Signs - Breathlessness, a persistent cough, chest pain, and bloody mucus
6. Colorectal cancer - Cancer in the small and large intestines and in the rectum.
Signs - Stomach ache or cramps, weakness and weariness, unexplained weight loss, dark, bloody, thin, or tarry stools, constipation or diarrhoea, any other alteration in your stools, increased bowel movements, or any of these symptoms.
7. Uterine cancer - Cancer in the uterine lining.
Signs - Menopausal bleeding, period spotting, and bloody, foul-smelling discharge.
How To Deal With Cancer And Its Early Signs??
It is always recommended to seek help from a professional. As soon as you start seeing any unusual changes in your body, you should consult a professional without delay. No signs should be ignored, no matter how small or unimportant they seem to you.?
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