Many men ignore some of these cancer signs because they are also symptoms of other diseases. Men are also known for not taking their health too serious and this is a habit I hope most men change from.
Here are 8 cancer signs no man should ignore
1. NOTICEABLE CHANGES IN THE SKIN
According to statistics, men over 50 are twice as likely as women to develop and die from skin cancer. Visit a doctor if you notice a mole getting darker, or larger.
2. YOU CONSISTENTLY FIND IT DIFFICULT TO URINATE
One of the early signs of prostrate cancer is consistent difficulty in urinating. Other signs you shouldn’t ignore include blood in your urine or semen or an unexplained erectile dysfunction.
3. CHRONIC HEADACHES
If you suddenly find yourself constantly battling with chronic headaches, it could be a sign of brain tumor. Brain tumor causes pain by pressing on nerves.
4. CHANGES IN YOUR TESTICLES
It’s important that men pay attention to their testicles. If you notice a change in the size of your testicles, you feel a lump or it feels swollen or extra heavy, please visit a doctor as it could be a warning sign of testicular cancer.
5. PERSISTENT STOMACH CRAMPS
It’s normal to have stomach cramps once in a while but you should see a doctor if you notice persistent stomach cramps as it could be a warning sign of leukaemia, pancreatic, liver or colorectal cancer.
6. SORES IN THE MOUTH THAT DOESN’T HEAL
Sores in the mouth that don’t heal, pain in the mouth that’s always there , swelling of the jaw can be a warning sign of mouth cancer. White or red patches on the gum or tongue shouldn’t be ignored too.
7. CHRONIC COUGH
If you find yourself having a cough that lasts for weeks, it’s very important you see a doctor as that could be an early sign of lung cancer.
8. BLOOD IN YOUR STOOL
Never dismiss blood in a stool as something normal as it could be a warning sign of colon cancer.
S.O.Z