20 Early Signs Your Body is Fighting Cance

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10. Bloating or abdominal weight gain

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Ovarian cancer patients reported unexplained bloating that came on suddenly and continued for a significant amount of time.

11. Unexplained weight loss

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An early sign of colon and other digestive cancers. Also, a sign of cancer that has spread to the liver, affecting your appetite and the body’s ability to get rid of waste

16. Unusually heavy or painful periods, bleeding between periods

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A common sign of endometrial or uterine cancer. A transvaginal ultrasound should be considered if the problem persists.

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17. A chronic cough or chest pain

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Leukemia and lung tumors (among others), show symptoms that can mimic a bad cough or bronchitis. Some patients also reported chest pain that extended to the shoulder and down their arms.