A study of more than 1700 people found the main reasons why people did not visit the doctor was because they perceived their symptom as trivial. Source: Supplied
MORE and more Australians are being diagnosed with cancer every year. But the good news is Australians with cancer are living longer than ever before.
New research from Cancer Research UK says the key to beating cancer is knowing the 10 red-flag cancer warning symptoms and getting them checked as soon as possible.
A study of more than 1700 people found the main reasons why people did not visit the doctor was because they perceived their symptom as trivial or worried about wasting the doctor’s time.
“If in doubt, check it out,” said Cancer Research UK’s Dr Richard Roope.
10 CANCER “ALARM” SYMPTOMS:
* persistent cough or hoarseness
* unexplained lump
* persistent change in bowel habits
* persistent change in bladder habits
* unexplained weight loss
* persistent unexplained pain
* unexplained bleeding
* a sore that does not heal
* persistent difficulty swallowing
* change in the appearance of a mole
(Source: Cancer Research UK study)
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- News Corp Australia
- 02 Jan 2015
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Originally published as 10 ‘red flag’ signs of cancer