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Non-specific Cancer Symptoms

A broad spectrum of non-specific Cancer symptoms may include:

Persistent Fatigue

• Fatigue is one of the most commonly experienced cancer symptoms.
• It is usually more common when the cancer is advanced, but still occurs in the early stages of some cancers. Anemia is commonly the culprit- a condition that is associated with many types of cancer, especially types affecting bowel.

Unintentional Weight loss

While it may be a welcome surprise to lose without trying, it can be red flag for many illnesses, including cancer:

Pain

• Typically, pain is not an early symptom of cancer, except in some cancer types like those that spread to the bone. Pain generally occurs when cancer spreads and begins to affect other organs and nerves.
• Lower back pain is a cancer symptom that is associated with ovarian cancer and colon cancer. Shoulder pain can also be a symptom of lung cancer. Pain in the form of Headaches can be associated with brain tumors (malignant and benign).
• Stomach pain can be related to types of cancer, like stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and many others. stomach pain can be a very vague symptom because so many illnesses can cause stomach pain.

Fever

A fever is a very non-specific symptom of many mild to severe conditions, including cancer. In related to cancer, a fever that is persistent or one that comes and goes frequently can single stress on the immune system. Fevers are commonly associated with types of cancer that affects the bloodlike leukemia and lymphoma, but are also common in people whose cancer has spread.

Bowel changes

If you experience constipation, diarrhea, blood in stools, or just a general overall change in bowel habits, see your doctor. These symptoms are most commonly associated with colon cancer, but also related to other cancer types

Chronic Cough

A persistent, new cough or a cough that won't go away or becomes worse needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Blood and mucus may accompany the cough and can be caused many conditions. In relation to cancer, a chronic cough with blood or mucus can be a symptom of lung cancer.