Lung Cancer Symptoms – General Signs and symptoms of cancer

You should know some general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer. But remember, having any of these does not mean you have cancer -. most other things cause these signs and symptoms, too

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Fever Fever is very common in cancer, but it happens more often after the cancer has spread from where it started. Almost all cancer patients have fever at some point, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system. this may make it difficult for the body to fight infection. less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.

Fatigue Fatigue is extreme fatigue that does not improve with rest. It can be an important symptom as cancer develops. It may come too early, but, in cancers such as leukemia, or cancer causes loss of blood, which can happen with some cancers of the colon or stomach.

Pain Pain can be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. A headache that does not disappear or respond to treatment may be a symptom of a brain tumor. back pain can be a symptom of colon, rectum, or ovary. most often, the pain that is associated with cancer is a symptom of cancer that has metastasis (spread to where it began).

With Changes in skin cancers of the skin (see next section), other cancers can cause skin symptoms or signs that can be seen. These signs and symptoms include: /> skin looking darker (hyperpigmentation) skin and eyes yellow

I am showing some symptoms for testicular cancer. I have booked an appointment with my GP next week. I was thinking, if it turns out it is cancer, what can they do for me considering they are notbased in a Hospital (just a health centre)? would I not just be better going to A&E? Is your GP always your first stop for Health concerns like this? I am only young. never had to see a doctor before hence my limited knowledge on the process.

See your GP doctor first, if they feel something suspect then they will direct you to a Urologist who will do a full examine on you. this is usually an exam and an ultra sound of your testes to see what it is and if it is a solid mass or liquid. From there you will be told what it is. if they think it is cancer then they will get in to remove it. then a biopsy is done. if it is cancer then you have to go through what ever procedures they have for you depending on the kind and stage of the cancer.
The think to do is move fast. Don't wait. The longer it goes the harder it is for them to handle what ever it is. Especially if it is cancer.
Good Luck!!!
Remember too that if it is cancer not to worry too much. That is one of the most curable cancers. thank you Lance Armstrong

hi mate, i too was going through the symptoms of testicular cancer and i booked an appointment with my GP cause at the end of the day these people are the pros, it was very scary but these things need to be checked out straight away, your GP will do a thorough check and if he finds anything which is unregular he will refer you too a specialist. see your GP first and foremost. hope all is well mate.

Stick with your appointment at the doc. he will give you an examination and decide whether you do have concerns, then if so, he will get you a speedy appointment with your nearest hospital that deals with testicular cancer. try not to get too stressed out as it could be any number of things. You won't be any quicker by going to A&E.

A & E is for Accidents and Emergencies. if your doctor has any concerns, he will refer you to a specialist at a local hospital for tests – your doctor will probably not be able to tell you if it is cancer. Fingers crossed it is nothing to worry about, just wait and see what your doctor says.

Visit the GP first who will tell you if you need to be concerened or not.
He will then refer you to a doctor in a hospital and probably make you an appointment or tell you to make one asap.
Youve done the first bit correctly though so good luck for the future!

just want to know if it is possible to live your whole life with testicular cancer without knowing

That's tough to say, because no one knows exactly when they get testicular cancer. My best "guess" is that I had it about three to six months before diagnosis. My doctor told me, without treatment, I would have died in about six months. All cancers are different, and there are many different type of testicular cancer. My doctor told me I had a "fast-moving cancer". Without treatment, cancer will kill you.

For more info, see tc-cancer.com/

it can be a form of cancer caused by the same virus as that which gives females cervical cancer

papilloma virus, esp the variants 16 and 18

it is worth getting the vaccine

a blood test could show the existance of the virus, but they are expensive and not standard, i gather they would use PCR

no you cant
cancer is one of those illnesses that take over your body so i think your just worrying for no reason

I'm 18 and for the past few days, my left testicle has been slightly painful and uncomfortable. After reading about the existence of testicular cancer, I am now worried.

With the pain and symptoms in cancer, is it ALWAYS there as long as it's untreated or on and off?

Both better get it checked out now