15 cancer signs that men may ignore

Introduction: Men are usually careless and not so sensitive to cancer signals. Dr. Leonard Lechtonfield is the deputy chief medical officer of the national office of the American Cancer Society. He recently wrote an article on the "Network Doctor of Medicine" website, pointing out that in order to detect cancer early, men must pay attention to the following 15 symptoms.

Breast lumps Few men pay attention to their breasts, but it is something you should pay attention to. If you find breast lumps, skin depressions or wrinkles, inverted nipples, redness or keratinization of the nipples or breast skin, or pus discharge from the nipples, you must seek medical attention immediately.

Pain increases with age and men often complain of pain. Most pains are not related to cancer, but some are precursors to cancer.

Testicular changes Testicular cancer is common between the ages of 20 and 39. Men are advised to check their testicles once a month. Whether the testicles are enlarged or shrunk, it is worth noting. If swelling, lumps, or a heavy feeling occur, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Changes in your lymph nodes If you notice enlarged lymph nodes or lumps in your armpits or neck, be sure to see a doctor.

Fever An unexplained fever may indicate cancer, but it can also be caused by other minor illnesses. Most cancers will cause fever at some stage, usually when the cancer cells spread from their original location to other parts of the body. In addition, some blood diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma can also cause fever.

Sudden weight loss If you lose more than 10% of your body weight in 3 to 6 months without dieting or increasing your exercise, you should see a doctor.

Abdominal pain and depression If you have abdominal pain and depression, you should get checked out. It may be a symptom of pancreatic cancer. Other symptoms of this disease include jaundice, gray stools, dark urine, and sometimes itching all over the body.

Fatigue

Fatigue is another vague indicator of cancer, often appearing in the early stages of leukemia, colorectal cancer, or stomach cancer. If you feel extremely tired and it doesn't get better after resting, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

If you have a persistent cough that lasts for more than three or four weeks, or if your cough pattern changes, you should see a doctor. It could be a sign of cancer, chronic bronchitis, or acid reflux.

Dysphagia is often a symptom associated with gastrointestinal cancers such as esophageal cancer.

Skin changes Many people know that changes in moles may be a sign of skin cancer, but changes in pigmentation, sudden subcutaneous bleeding or large areas of keratinization are also something to watch out for.

Abnormal bleeding If there is blood in the urine, stool, or sputum, it should not be taken lightly. Blood in the stool is not necessarily hemorrhoids, but may be caused by rectal cancer.

Oral changes If you smoke or chew tobacco, pay special attention to small white spots in your mouth or on your tongue. They could be leukoplakia, which has a high risk of developing into oral cancer.

Urinary problems Older men are prone to urinary system problems. Urgent urination, frequent urination, inability to urinate completely, incontinence when laughing or coughing, etc. may all be caused by prostate hyperplasia, which also has the risk of cancer.

Indigestion Many older people who have severe indigestion often mistake it for a heart attack. Persistent indigestion may be a sign of a tumor in the esophagus, throat, or stomach.