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American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/ According to the American Cancer Society here are some of the common signs associated with different types of cancer:
Breast Cancer
- A lump or swelling in the breast
- Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward
- Redness, scaliness of the nipple or breast skin
- Discharge from the nipple other than breast milk
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Colorectal Cancer
- Change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation, which lasts for more than a few days
- Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
- Cramping or steady pain in the abdominal area
- Weakness or fatigue
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Lung Cancer
- A cough that does not go away
- Chest pain
- Hoarseness
- Bloody or rust-colored spit or phlegm
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Oral Cancer
- Sore or pain in the mouth that does not go away
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Lump or mass in the neck
- Persistent white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsils or lining of the mouth
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Ovarian Cancer
- Bloating or fullness in the abdomen
- Unusual abdominal or lower back pain
- Unusual lack of energy
- Constipation or diarrhea
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Pancreatic Cancer
- Jaundice
- Diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
- Pain in the abdomen or back
- Digestive problems
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Prostate Cancer
- Blood in the urine
- Impotence
- Pain in the hips, spine, ribs
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
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