The early detection of cancer symptoms increases the chances of beating this nasty disease . Some of the symptoms are  quite commonly experienced , yet a large number of people ignore them.

Here are the 10 most common symptoms of cancer:

1. Shortness of Breath

One of the first signs of lung cancer, which tends to be ignored, is wheezing or shortness of breath. Cancer patients say that they have experienced  this symptom but have never done anything about it.. Very frequently, these symptoms tend to be misdiagnosed with asthma.

2. Chronic Cough And Chest Pain

Several types of cancer, including leukemia and lung cancer, can cause symptoms such as cough or bronchitis. One of the ways in which you can tell the difference is if the problem is constant or intermittent. If you have constant pain or a cough, consult your doctor immediately.

3. Frequent Infections

Frequent infections are symptoms of leukemia in which our blood starts producing an abnormal amount of white blood cells and the body cannot  fight the infection effectively. Leukemia is often discovered in adults who complain of frequent fever and flu-like symptoms.

4. Difficulty When Swallowing

Difficulty when swallowing is a symptom commonly associated with cervical cancer or one of the first symptoms of lung cancer.

5. Swollen Lymph Nodes Under The Armpit or Groin

Enlarged lymph glands indicate changes in the lymphatic system, which can be a sign of cancer. A painless lump under the armpit can often be associated with breast cancer, while a lump on the groin and/or neck may be an early sign of leukemia.

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