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>From WebMD
<http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-men-ignore?ecd=wnl_day_022715&ctr=wnl-day-022715_nsl-ld-stry&mb=%2fa2JzhgdIuAJzZlabCQ7Q%40HnVev1imbCQd4HuYZyItI%3d>
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One of the best ways to fight cancer is to catch it in the early stages,
when it’s more treatable. The problem is that the warning signs for many
kinds of cancer can seem pretty mild and so we ignore them.
Below are 15 signs and symptoms of cancer to which men especially should
pay attention. Some are linked more strongly to cancer than others. If you
have one or more of the following symptoms, you should have a good talk
with your doctor.
1. Problems When You Pee
Many men have some problems with urinating as they get older, e.g.:
- A need to pee more often, especially at night
- Dribbling, leaking, or an urgent need to go
- Trouble starting to pee, or a weak stream
[image: prostate cancer]
<https://fellowshipofminds.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/prostate-cancer.jpg>
An enlarged prostate gland usually causes these symptoms, but *so can
prostate cancer*. See your doctor for an exam to look for an enlarged
prostate and/or a PSA blood test.
2. Changes in Your Testicles
"If you notice *a lump, heaviness, or any other change in your testicle*,
never delay having it looked at," says Herbert Lepor, MD, urology chairman
at New York University Langone Medical Center. "Unlike prostate cancer,
which grows slowly, *testicular cancer can take off overnight*." Your
doctor will look for any problems with a physical exam, blood tests, and an
ultrasound of your scrotum.
3. Blood in Your Pee or Stool
These can be among the first signs of cancer of the bladder, kidneys, or
colon. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in
America. Although you're more likely to have a problem that's not cancer,
like hemorrhoids or a urinary infection, it's a good idea to *see your
doctor for any bleeding that’s not normal*, even if you don't have other
symptoms.
[image: colon cancer]
<https://fellowshipofminds.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/colon-cancer.jpg>
4. Skin Changes
When you notice a *change in the size, shape, or color of a mole or other
spot on your skin*, see your doctor as soon as you can. Spots that are new
or look different are top signs of skin cancer. You’ll need an exam and
perhaps a biopsy, which means doctors remove a small piece of tissue for
testing. *With skin cancer, you don't want to wait*, says Marleen Meyers,
MD, an oncologist at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center.
5. Changes in Lymph Nodes
*Lymph nodes* are small bean-shaped glands found in your neck, armpits, and
other places. When *swollen*, that's often a signal that something's going
on in your body. Usually, they mean your immune system is fighting a sore
throat or cold, but certain cancers also can make them change. Have your
doctor check any swelling *that doesn't get better in 2 to 4 weeks*.
6. Trouble Swallowing
Some people have *trouble swallowing* from time to time. But if your
problems *don’t go away and you’re also losing weight or vomiting*, see
your doctor to get checked for throat or stomach cancer, beginning with a
throat exam and barium X-ray. During a barium test, you drink a special
liquid that makes your throat stand out on the X-ray.
7. Heartburn
Most cases of heartburn can be ameliorated with changes to your diet,
drinking habits, and stress levels. But if *heartburn doesn't go away or
gets worse*, it can signify stomach or throat cancer.
8. Mouth Changes
*If you smoke or chew tobacco, you have a higher risk of mouth or
oral cancer.* Keep an eye out for *white or red patches inside your mouth
or on your lips*. That's another reason to have regular dental visits
because the first sign of many illnesses appears in your mouth.
[image: mouth cancer]
<https://fellowshipofminds.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/mouth-cancer.jpg>
9. Weight Loss Without Trying
Pants fitting a little looser? If you haven’t changed your diet or exercise
habits, it could mean that stress or a thyroid problem is taking a toll.
But *losing 10 pounds or more without trying *isn’t normal. Although most
unintended weight loss is not cancer, it’s *one of the signs of cancer of
the pancreas, stomach, or lungs.* Your doctor can find out more with blood
tests and tools that make detailed pictures of the inside of your body,
like a CT or PET scan.
10. Fever
*A fever* is usually not a bad thing -- it means your body is fighting an
infection. But one *that won't go away and doesn’t have an explanation
could signal leukemia or another blood cancer.* Your doctor should take
your medical history and give you a physical exam to check on the cause.
11. Breast Changes
Since breast cancer is uncommon in men, accounting only for 1% of all
breast cancers, men tend to ignore breast lumps. If you find *a lump*,
don't take any chances. Tell your doctor and have it checked.
12. Fatigue
Many types of cancer cause *a bone-deep tiredness that never gets better,
no matter how much rest you get.* It’s different from the exhaustion you
feel after a hectic week or a lot of activity. If fatigue is affecting your
daily life, talk to your doctor. She can help you find the cause and let
you know if there are ways to treat it.
13. Cough
In nonsmokers, *a nagging cough* is almost never cancer. Most go away after
3 to 4 weeks. If yours doesn’t, and you’re *short of breath or cough up
blood*, don't delay a visit to your doctor, *especially if you smoke.* A
cough is the most common sign of lung cancer. Your doctor can test mucus
from your lungs to see if you have an infection, and give you a chest X-ray
to check.
[image: lungs]
<https://fellowshipofminds.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/lungs.png>
14. Pain
Cancer doesn’t cause most aches and pains, but if you’re *hurting for more
than a month*, don’t just grin and bear it. Ongoing pain can be a signal of
many types of cancer, especially those that have spread.
15. Belly Pain and Depression
It’s rare, but *depression along with stomach pain can be a sign of cancer
of the pancreas.* Should you worry? Not unless this cancer runs in your
family, then you need to see your doctor.
Source: WebMD
<http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-men-ignore?ecd=wnl_day_022715&ctr=wnl-day-022715_nsl-ld-stry&mb=%2fa2JzhgdIuAJzZlabCQ7Q%40HnVev1imbCQd4HuYZyItI%3d>
See also:
- 10 signs of cancer women shouldn’t ignore
<http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/10-signs-of-cancer-women-shouldnt-ignore/>
- How much do you know about cancer? Take this quiz
<http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/how-much-do-you-know-about-cancer-take-this-quiz/>
- Do you want to live to a HEALTHY old age? Read this!
<http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2015/01/18/do-you-want-to-live-to-a-healthy-old-age-read-this/>
- Anti-aging hormones actually may shorten life
<http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2014/05/25/creation-anti-aging-hormones-actually-may-shorten-life/>
- Healthy and Fit at Any Age
<http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2014/09/03/healthy-and-fit-at-any-age/>
- Sleepless in America: Health dangers of less than 8 hr/night sleep
<http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2014/12/12/sleepless-in-america-health-dangers-of-less-than-8-hrnight-sleep/>
- Smoking is a major contributing factor of Alzheimer’s
<http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/2014/10/08/smoking-is-a-major-contributing-factor-of-alzheimers/>
*~Éowyn*
*Dr. Eowyn <http://fellowshipoftheminds.com/author/eowyn2/>* | March 2,
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