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Symptoms of Cancer That Affect Women
🔍 1. Breast Cancer
Key Signs:
- A lump or hard mass in the breast or underarm
- Change in breast shape or size
- Skin dimpling or puckering (like orange peel)
- Nipple discharge (especially bloody or clear fluid)
- Inverted nipple
- Redness, flaking, or irritation around the nipple
🩸 2. Cervical Cancer
Key Signs:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (between periods, after sex, or after menopause)
- Unusual vaginal discharge with odor
- Pelvic pain not related to your cycle
- Pain during intercourse
🧬 3. Ovarian Cancer
Key Signs:
- Persistent bloating or abdominal swelling
- Feeling full quickly or difficulty eating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Frequent or urgent urination
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
🩺 4. Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
Key Signs:
- Bleeding between periods or after menopause
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Watery or blood-tinged vaginal discharge
💩 5. Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Key Signs:
- Changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or narrow stools)
- Blood in the stool (bright red or dark)
- Persistent abdominal discomfort (cramps, gas, or pain)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue or iron-deficiency anemia
6. Lung Cancer (in women)
Key Signs:
- Chronic cough or changes in a long-standing cough
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Hoarseness
- Recurrent respiratory infections
🧠 7. Brain Tumor
Key Signs:
- Persistent headaches, especially in the morning
- Vision problems (blurred or double vision)
- Nausea or vomiting without cause
- Seizures
- Memory loss or personality changes
⚠️ 8. General Cancer Warning Signs
- Unexplained weight loss
- Constant fatigue or weakness
- Prolonged fever or night sweats
- Skin changes (dark spots, yellowing, or new moles that change)
- Lumps in the body that do not go away
✅ When to See a Doctor
- If you notice any of these signs lasting more than two weeks
- If you have a family history of cancer
- If you feel unusual changes in your body