Cancer and its eight symptoms

A team of scientists from the University of Keele, England, discovered the “perfect age for patients to be aware of one of these symptoms.”

Which are: blood in the urine, anemia, rectal bleeding, coughing up blood, growths or lumps in the breasts, difficulties for swallowing, postmenopausal bleeding and abnormal prostate tests, and recommended to consult a specialist if one of these unusual changes in health appears.”

Experts sought for ’symptoms that showed a likely of 20% or more to develop into a cancer. “

The experts reported to the British Journal of General Practice (British Journal of General Medicine) that “doctors should have the best computer systems to help identify cancer earlier and that they should be more aware of the age of the patients to identify if they are in the group of a specific risk of cancer.”

“For example, if a patient has less than 55 years and has two symptoms- for example abnormal growths in the prostate or breasts, they may be at higher risk of suffering a disease. There is evidence that the difficulty in swallowing may be a sign of cancer in men of over 55 years and blood in the urine can be a symptom of particular concern in both men and women over 60 years. “

The analysis of 25 previous studies conducted in the UK, USA, Holland, Belgium, Australia, Denmark and Germany, determined the eight classic symptoms of cancer.

Dr Mark Shapley, research leader, said that “doctors should keep control of its operations and focus on these specific cases as part of its evaluation to improve the quality of care.”

“There should be more public debate about the level of risk that should lead to the recommendation to a specialist.”

Professor Amanda Howe, honorary secretary of the Royal College of General Doctors in the UK, said that “it is useful to be confirmed in primary care researches these symptoms and signs well known and called of “red flag”, which reinforces the importance of the patient to discuss early with their doctor about these disorders.”

But other experts say that “these eight symptoms are not the only potential signs of the presence of cancer.”

According to the Cancer Research of the Uk, ‘there are over 200 different types of cancer, and all these causes very different symptoms. “

And that “If you notice an unusual and persistent change in your body is important to check with your doctor.”

“When cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there are often more chances achieve a successful treatment.”