Unfortunately, it is hard to determine whether a patient has cancer just because he or she has a certain symptom and/or symptoms. This is mainly due to the fact that the symptoms of cancer can also be shared with much more common, less deadly ailments such as; regular headaches or migraines, period pains and many more common problems. If you have any doubts though, or if you have a history of cancer in your family please be sure to seek out medical advice from your General Practitioner (GP).

Here are some symptoms you should look out for:

Headaches.

Though not a common sign of cancer, it has been known to be related to certain cancers. If your over-the-counter medicine doesn't help with the pain, then it is advised to seek help from a doctor.

Changes in Urination.

If you notice a slow urine flow, more frequent urination or small amounts urination you could possibly have prostate cancer. It is more likely though, that it is a urinary infection or enlarged prostate, which is prevalent in aged men.

Lump/s in Testicles.

Lumps in the testicles or enlarged testicles are a common sign amongst testicular cancer patients. If you do have a lump or enlarged testicles, it is advised that you talk to your doctor about it. Monthly self-examinations are also recommended.

Lump in Breast or Breast Discharge.

More often then not, breast lumps are noncancerous tumors such as a cyst or fibroadenomas. All lumps should be investigated by your doctor. If the discharge is from just 1 nipple or there is blood, seek the advice of your GP.

Blood in Stool.

This should always been seen to by your doctor. May be caused by hemorrhoids, but should have your doctor examine the entire intestinal tract to be sure. An X-ray may be enough to determine the source of the bleeding.

Blood in Urine.

Blood in the urine can be caused by kidney stones, urinary infection or one of the multiple other causes. It is possible that the blood or 'Hematuria' can be a symptom of cancer of the kidney or liver. Blood in the urine should always be seen to by a doctor.

Changes in Warts or Moles.

The larger the mole the more likely it is cancerous. Moles that are irregularly shaped, bleed or multi colored could possibly be cancerous. Any suspicious moles should be removed. The process of removing a mole is simple and will help in determining whether it is cancerous or not.

These are just some of the most common symptoms. Symptoms such as; diarrhea, blood-tinged saliva, persistent coughing, overly thin stools, unexplained anemia, hoarseness of the throat, swollen or lumps in glands, indigestion, unusual vaginal discharge, weight loss, continued itching of the anus or genitals, fever, night sweats and sores that do not heal should also be seen to by your doctor as they can be associated with some form of cancer.



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