Again, these symptoms are not specific to cancer, but persistent changes from your normal pattern should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
13. Unexplained Bleeding
Unexpected bleeding should never simply be dismissed when there is no obvious explanation.
Depending on the situation, this may include:
- Blood in the stool
- Blood in the urine
- Coughing up blood
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- A skin lesion that repeatedly bleeds
There are many possible non-cancerous causes, but unexplained or recurrent bleeding deserves medical evaluation.
14. Changes in Appetite
A sudden or persistent loss of appetite can occur because of infections, stress, medications, digestive problems, hormonal changes, and many other conditions.
Certain cancers can also affect appetite or cause a person to feel full much sooner than usual.
If a significant change in appetite continues—especially when accompanied by unexplained weight loss, weakness, nausea, or digestive symptoms—talk to your doctor.
15. A General Feeling That Something Has Changed
Sometimes there isn’t one dramatic warning sign.
Instead, you may simply notice that you haven’t felt like yourself lately.
Your energy may be different. Your appetite may have changed. Your digestion may no longer feel normal. You may have persistent discomfort that wasn’t there before.
One symptom alone does not mean cancer.
