Cancer is
a fatal disease caused by an unnatural growth of malignant cells in the body.
It often
manifests quite innocently, so much so that the initial symptoms often go
unnoticed.
The
actual cure lies in early detection and eventual radiation therapy. The
following article will mention steps to detect the elusive initial symptoms.
1. Skin Exam
Skin
Cancer manifests as moles with discolouration, irregular borders, and
unexplained multicoloured patches on the skin, with cuts or sores that stay
raw. These symptoms signify the onset of skin cancer. Getting in touch with
your physician and opting for regular skin examinations will prevent this.
2.
Colon/Rectum Exams
Colonic
or rectal cancer manifests in men, mostly after 50 years of age, in the form of
unnatural bumps and bloody stools. Annual stool tests will help determine the
presence of ‘occult’ components in the faeces. The testing laboratories test
the sample for such components and further diagnose with more extensive tests,
if such results are found. Since blood in stool can be a symptom of any other
physical anomaly as well, basing these findings on cancer only will be a
premature assumption. An alternate step to check for symptoms is a thorough
rectal exam in which a doctor inserts a digital probe or uses his own
sterilised gloved fingers to check for unnatural growths and bumps. A sigmoidoscopy,
done every 3 years post 50, will help determine the symptoms of the same.
3. Mouth
Exam
Unexplained
sores on the lip, mouth, gum or tongue can be prematurely inferred to be an
initial manifestation of mouth cancer. Regular examination of the insides of
your mouth will help expose these symptoms. These sores will be characterised
by swelling, bleeding, painful patches, scabs and cracks. People over 50, who
regularly smoke tobacco and drink alcohol, are at maximum risk here. They
should get their checkups done every year.
4.
Prostate Exam
Prostate
cancer is an immensely fatal health hazard to men over 40. Prostate Cancer
manifests in the unnatural swelling and pain, in the initial stages. Regular
sonography and physical examinations will help determine the extent of the
swelling. In the absolutely initial stage, a high dose of anti-inflammatory
drug will successfully curb the growth in size, but it must be detected this
early for the drugs to have effect.
5.
Testicular Exam
Testicular
cancer can rear its head among men aged 15 to 34. This type of cancer is
characterised initially by an unexplained lump followed by sudden tenderness,
pain, swelling and unnatural heaviness in the testicles. If one experiences any
such symptoms, they should get in touch with their doctors immediately.
The
correct way to treat cancer is to nip it in the bud. Early detection of the
above mentioned symptoms can save a person from the life-threatening radiation
and ensure longevity. By following the above-mentioned steps, you will be able
to diagnose these symptoms yourself and help your doctor in detecting cancer
early.
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