00:00After heart disease, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S.
00:05Detecting and treating cancer early improves your outlook.
00:09Here are the most commonly ignored signs of cancer in both men and women.
00:13Bone pain.
00:14Any shooting or dull aching bone pain could be a sign of bone cancer.
00:18Swelling or fractures may also occur.
00:21Body rash.
00:22Rashes can indicate leukemia, which disrupts platelet production,
00:26causing tiny red, purple, or brown spots on the skin.
00:30Eye pain.
00:31Pain in or around the eyes can be a sign of eye cancer.
00:34Other symptoms include shadows, flashes, blurred vision, or vision loss.
00:40Frequent headaches.
00:41Unusual headache patterns or increasing severity could signal a brain tumor.
00:46Heartburn.
00:47Frequent heartburn or chest pain after eating could indicate esophageal or stomach cancer.
00:52Painful periods.
00:53Heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods can signal endometrial cancer.
00:58Nipple changes.
00:59Flattened, inverted, or turned sideways nipples may indicate breast cancer.
01:04Sore breasts.
01:05Red or purplish breasts that feel hot, swollen, or irritated can signal inflammatory breast cancer.
01:12Testicular swelling.
01:13Swollen or enlarged testicles, with or without pain, can indicate testicle cancer.
01:19Difficulty swallowing.
01:21Difficulty swallowing may signal throat or lung cancer.
01:24A hoarse voice or throat pressure can indicate thyroid cancer.
01:28Unexplained weight loss.
01:29Unexplained weight loss can be a sign of colon or stomach cancer.
01:33Upset stomach.
01:34Severe cramping or abdominal pain can indicate colorectal cancer.
01:39Wheezing.
01:40Wheezing or breathlessness can be a sign of lung or thyroid cancer.
01:44Excess gas or bloating.
01:46Excessive gas or bloating can indicate ovarian or colon cancer.
01:50Bowel problems.
01:51Constipation, diarrhea, and stool changes lasting more than a few days can signal colorectal cancer.
01:57Difficulty urinating.
01:59Difficulty urinating or stopping the flow can be an early sign of prostate cancer.
02:04Erection problems.
02:05Difficulty getting or sustaining an erection can signal prostate cancer.
02:10Fatigue.
02:11Extreme tiredness or weakness can be caused by many cancers, such as leukemia.
02:16Fever.
02:17Frequent high temperatures can indicate leukemia, impacting the body's infection-fighting abilities.
02:23Fingernail mark.
02:24A brown or black streak or dot under a fingernail can signal subungual melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
02:30Early detection is key.
02:32If you notice any of these symptoms, consult a healthcare professional.
02:36Stay informed and stay healthy.
