This booklet aims to advise people of the signs of cancer and the initial assessment of these signs.
Introduction to signs of Cancer
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The risk for any individual to develop cancer in their lifetime is almost 40%.
The earlier a cancer is diagnosed, the higher the chance the individual will survive.
Having an early sign of cancer does not mean you have cancer.
It is important to get medical advice if you have any signs of cancer.
Some signs of cancer are non-specific like fever or weight loss.
Some signs of cancer are related to the area they happen in, like blood in urine.
Difference between screening programmes and signs of cancer
A screening programme detects cancer before the patient has any symptoms.
It may detect early or late cancer.
It may detect lesions that may develop later into cancer.
What are the warning signs of cancer?
If you notice any change in what is normal for you, you should have it checked out.
Some cancers will develop without the signs listed below, so check any worrying changes in your body.