By Roy Max

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in the year 2000 there were more than fifty-six (56) million deaths from all types of cancer worldwide. WHO estimates that the number of new cancer diagnoses will increase by 50% to more than fifteen (15) million new cases every year by the year 2020.

According to "The World Cancer Report" a study authored by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) there is an opportunity to have an impact and reduce the number of future diagnosed cases by taking immediate action today to preserve the health of the population, educate and address risk factors that least to cancer diagnoses. "Action now can prevent one third of cancers, cure another third, and provide good, palliative care to the remaining third who need it," said Dr. Paul Kleihues, Director of IARC.

In addition to preventative measures include lifestyle changes regarding healthy diet and exercise, as well as smoking cessation, education on the early detection of cancer symptoms is critical to positive patient resolution and a reduction in cancer morbidity rates.

Stomach cancer symptoms manifest as digestion issues, conditions of acid reflux and abdominal pain. Clinicians have concluded that a bacterium called a Helicobacter Pylori infection caused an estimated 85% of recorded stomach cancer occurrences.

Bowel cancer symptoms can appear as chronic diarrhea or changes in stool behavior either more frequent (diarrhea) or less frequent (constipation). Bowel cancer symptoms can at times be masked by other conditions such as hemorrhoids or Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and can easily be misdiagnosed.

Throat cancer symptoms present themselves in the pharynx which is the hollow tube structure inside the neck that begins behind the nose and finishes where the airway and stomach esophagus begin. Initial symptoms can include a sore neck and open sores (or lesions) which may or may not bleed. Difficulty swallowing and a noticeable change of tone of voice are two throat cancer symptoms that present themselves at the onset. Mouth cancer symptoms can include large tumor growths in the upper-mouth, and around the lips and tongue.

Testicular cancer can be difficult to detect due to the reluctance of men to discuss problems with their testicles with their physicians. Attitudes toward sexuality and impeding sexual performance can be partly attributed to some of the hesitancies expressed by men to both conduct examinations and seek information and treatment.

Uterine cancer symptoms are the most common of all female reproduction system diagnoses and is the fourth most common cancer found in women worldwide. About 95% of uterine cancer is detected in the endometrial tissues inside the uterus with the other 5% detected in the musculature network outside the uterus. Cancer detected inside the tissue of the uterus is referred to as endometrial cancer and 2.6% of women in North America have a probability of developing this condition in their lifetime.

Pancreatic cancer in the United States alone are responsible for more than 40,000 deaths per year. The death rate from the diagnoses and the rate of confirmed cases of pancreatic cancer symptoms are almost equal, with mortality rates equivalent to new cases each year. Pancreatic cancer has the shortest average patient survival time of all types of cancer, with the average life span of a Stage II or higher diagnoses being less than one year.

Patient self-management is key and empowering individuals to be aware of changes and abnormalities in their own personal health is the best source of early detection and prevention of morbidity in cancer diagnosed populations.

By James Turner

Many people believe that the symptoms of cancer are not present until the malignant tumor has spread beyond the stages at which it can be treated. This is not entirely true. Some types of cancer tend to be particularly "elusive" and do not manifest themselves in any way. However, most forms of the condition have noticeable symptoms. The problem is that they are usually similar to the ones of common and much less serious illnesses.

For all this reason it is worth learning more about the most common cancer warning signs that can be easily ignored. It is true that the symptoms may signal another medical condition, but this should not stop you from seeing your doctor immediately. In this way, you will have the peace of mind that you are fine. Even if you are diagnosed with a less serious medical condition, it will still need treatment.

Pain is probably the most common of all symptoms of cancer. We are used to the notion that the malignant tumor cannot cause pain. However, this is not true. When it spreads within an organ and particularly when it starts affecting other organs, cancer can become painful. The level of pain and its type may differ from one patient to another, depending on the place of the tumor and its size and spread. However, all pain caused by malignant tumor development is characterized by persistence. For this reason, if you have continuous pain, you should see your doctor immediately.

Weight loss is another one of the common cancer symptoms. The human body has natural mechanisms that make weight loss challenging. For this reason, a rapid and unexplained weight loss is certainly a warning sign that there might be something wrong. The reality, however, is that most women are even happy to see such a change. For this reason, it is essential for you to overcome the excitement and see your doctor, when you start losing weight rapidly without reason.

Bleeding is one of the most serious cancer symptoms that should never be ignored. Blood on the stool or on the toilet paper is a common symptom of colorectal cancer. It is natural for this warning sign to be attributed to hemorrhoids, but it is essential for you to see a doctor, if you have it. The presence of blood in the urine is a warning sign of bladder cancer. It is easily noticeable in men. Women might have it mistaken for vaginal bleeding, however.

Despite this, vaginal bleeding in women between periods and in women after menopause can be a serious cancer symptom. It may be a warning sign for cervical and endometrial cancer, in particular. Even though around 85% of all women with menopause bleeding do not have any medical conditions, it is essential to see a doctor.

Coughing up blood is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It is usually one of the first symptoms of lung cancer. It is true that the symptom might be caused by a different medical condition, but most of the diseases that can cause the coughing up of blood are particularly serious in general. That is why seeing a doctor immediately is crucial, especially if a specific persistent cough is present as well.

Any changes in the lymph nodes can also be warning signs of cancer and lymphoma, in particular. If you notice that a lump or swelling of the lymph nodes and it is persistent, a medical check is necessary. If these symptoms are not caused by an infection or another illness, you will most likely be tested for cancer.

Skin changes the most notable skin cancer symptoms. An abnormal mole is relatively easy to notice. It should be examined by a physician right away.

Difficulty swallowing is one of the symptoms of cancer that is extremely easy to notice. It is a signal that you may have a type of gastrointestinal cancer and esophagus cancer, in particular. It might also suggest the present of a tumor in the throat.

Changes in the breast of women, in their texture, skin or temperature may be warning signs of breast cancer. This is true for changes in the nipples as well. Men should be equally worried, if they notice these symptoms and mass building in their breast area, in particular.

In general, try not to deny the presence of these symptoms of cancer and take measures for identifying the problem straight away.