10 Cancer Symptoms Men Ignore
Take a look at these 15 signs and symptoms.
Some are linked more strongly to cancer than
others, but all are worth knowing about -- and even talking over with your
doctor.
1. Problems W You eat
pretty well (some days) and get regular exercise (most days). But if you’re
like a lot of men, a trip to the doctor isn't on your to-do list. That can be
bad if it means you brush off early signs of cancer.
1.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
2. Blood in Your Pee or Stool
These can be among the first signs of cancer of
the bladder, kidneys,
or colon.
It's a good idea to see your doctor for any bleeding that’s not normal, even if
you don't have other symptoms, Lepor says. Although you're more likely to have
a problem that's not cancer, like hemorrhoidsor
a urinary infection, it's important to find and treat the cause.
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3. 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
4. Changes in Lymph Nodes
Tenderness of
swelling in your lymph nodes, the small bean-shaped glands found in
your neck, armpits, and other places, often signal that something's going on in
your body. Usually, it means your immune system is fighting a sore throat or
cold, but certain cancers can also trigger the changes. Have your doctor check
any swelling or tenderness that doesn't get better in 2 to 4 weeks, Meyers
says.
5. 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,
your doctor may want to check you for throat or stomach cancer.
He’ll start 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.
6. Heartburn
You can take care of most cases of heartburn with
changes to your diet, drinking habits, and stress levels. If that doesn’t help,
ask your doctor to look into your symptoms. Heartburn that
doesn't go away or gets worse could mean stomachor throat cancer.
Heartburn can also lead to a condition called Barrett's esophagus, which occurs
when stomach acid damages the lining of esophagus. While it is rare, Barrett’s
can make you more susceptible to developing throat cancer.
7.
Mouth Changes
If you smoke or chew tobacco,
you have a higher risk of mouth cancer.
Keep an eyeout
for white, red, gray or yellow patches inside your mouth or
on your lips. You could also develop a canker sore that looks like an ulcer
with a crater in it. Talk to your doctor or dentist about tests and treatments.
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8. 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 problemis
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
9.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.
10. Breast Changes
In 2017 alone, 2,470 men will be diagnosed
with breast cancer.
"Men tend to ignore breast lumps
because breast cancer isn't
on their radar," Meyers says, warning that in men those cancers are also,
“diagnosed much later." Don’t take any chances. If you find a lump,
tell your doctor and have it checked. Early detection is key to successful
treatment.
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