Breast Cancer Informative Speech
Women are usually more comfortable than men about going to the doctor for checkups and regular medical screening, yet strangely younger women tend to ignore symptoms that might be a warning sign of cancer. But what are the symptoms for breast cancer and other potential cancer signs?
Thinking cancer is a problem of the old, or that most cancers are incurable they let symptoms go. This is a tragic mistake that costs lives, even young lives. Striking a balance between awareness and denial is tricky, which is why online medical resource WebMD asked experts to talk about changes in your body that should bring you to the doctor for a checkup.
1) Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds in a month, if you haven't been doing anything to encourage it. …show more content…
You may have blood work and CT scans as your doctor rules out ovarian cancer, an often silent and utterly treatable form of cancer.
3) Breast changes, not just lumps, but redness or thickening of the skin (or a rash that stays around for a few weeks) on the breast can be the first sign of a rare, aggressive form of cancer. If the look of a nipple changes, or you see discharge (and aren't breastfeeding) you should be evaluated at once.
4) For pre-menopausal women, bleeding between periods should be checked, especially if your cycles are typically very regular and spotting is unusual for you. Bleeding after menopause is also a must-check symptom.
5) Skin changes, not just in moles, but changes in the pigment of the skin, sudden bleeding on your skin or excessive scaling are all things you want to bring to your doctor's attention if they persist for more than a few weeks.
6) Trouble swallowing that has you changing the consistency of the foods you eat is a symptom not to be ignored. Your doctor will take a careful history, order chest X-rays or other exams of the GI …show more content…
Coughing up blood must be evaluated too, especially if this happens more than once.
8) Gnawing belly pain and depression can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer according to some researchers, though the link isn't well understood. These two symptoms happening together for even a few days are reason enough for a trip to your doctor.
9) Persistent indigestion without pregnancy might be a red flag for cancer of the esophagus, stomach or throat. Your doctor will do a careful evaluation before deciding what tests, if any, to order.
10) Changes in your mouth such as white patches inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue, especially if you smoke, are clues you need to bring to the attention of your dentist or doctor.
11) Pain that persists and is unexplained needs to be evaluated right away, as it can be an early symptom of some cancers.
12) Changes in lymph nodes like a lump or swelling in the nodes under your armpit or neck, or on any part of your body could be an early warning sign. If the change in the lymph node stays around for a month or more, see your
Thinking cancer is a problem of the old, or that most cancers are incurable they let symptoms go. This is a tragic mistake that costs lives, even young lives. Striking a balance between awareness and denial is tricky, which is why online medical resource WebMD asked experts to talk about changes in your body that should bring you to the doctor for a checkup.
1) Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds in a month, if you haven't been doing anything to encourage it. …show more content…
You may have blood work and CT scans as your doctor rules out ovarian cancer, an often silent and utterly treatable form of cancer.
3) Breast changes, not just lumps, but redness or thickening of the skin (or a rash that stays around for a few weeks) on the breast can be the first sign of a rare, aggressive form of cancer. If the look of a nipple changes, or you see discharge (and aren't breastfeeding) you should be evaluated at once.
4) For pre-menopausal women, bleeding between periods should be checked, especially if your cycles are typically very regular and spotting is unusual for you. Bleeding after menopause is also a must-check symptom.
5) Skin changes, not just in moles, but changes in the pigment of the skin, sudden bleeding on your skin or excessive scaling are all things you want to bring to your doctor's attention if they persist for more than a few weeks.
6) Trouble swallowing that has you changing the consistency of the foods you eat is a symptom not to be ignored. Your doctor will take a careful history, order chest X-rays or other exams of the GI …show more content…
Coughing up blood must be evaluated too, especially if this happens more than once.
8) Gnawing belly pain and depression can be an early sign of pancreatic cancer according to some researchers, though the link isn't well understood. These two symptoms happening together for even a few days are reason enough for a trip to your doctor.
9) Persistent indigestion without pregnancy might be a red flag for cancer of the esophagus, stomach or throat. Your doctor will do a careful evaluation before deciding what tests, if any, to order.
10) Changes in your mouth such as white patches inside the mouth or white spots on the tongue, especially if you smoke, are clues you need to bring to the attention of your dentist or doctor.
11) Pain that persists and is unexplained needs to be evaluated right away, as it can be an early symptom of some cancers.
12) Changes in lymph nodes like a lump or swelling in the nodes under your armpit or neck, or on any part of your body could be an early warning sign. If the change in the lymph node stays around for a month or more, see your