5. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Bleeding between periods, after sex, or post-menopause can be a sign of endometrial, cervical, or ovarian cancer. This symptom should never be ignored.
6. Bloating and Abdominal Swelling
Occasional bloating is common, but persistent bloating with pain, fullness, or changes in appetite may be linked to ovarian cancer.
7. Changes in Bowel Habits
Ongoing constipation, diarrhea, or narrow stools could be related to colon or rectal cancer. Pay attention if these changes last longer than a few weeks.
8. Chronic Cough or Hoarseness
A cough that won’t go away, hoarseness, or difficulty breathing may be connected to lung cancer or cancers of the throat.
9. Difficulty Swallowing
Persistent trouble swallowing food or liquid may signal esophageal or throat cancer. This symptom is often overlooked until the disease progresses.
10. Persistent Pain
Unexplained, ongoing pain—whether in the back, pelvis, or bones—can sometimes be the body’s way of signaling cancer.
