Symptoms of the disease

Le cancer manifests itself in a very variable way. It usually evolves over many years, often without causing symptoms. The symptoms The following may be signs of cancer. In their presence, consult a doctor.

• A palpable mass, especially if it increases in size: a nodule in a breast, under the skin, in a ganglion, etc.
• Un mole or a skin spot that changes in appearance, color or size, or is bleeding.
• Un bleeding : blood in sputum, urine or stool. For women, vaginal blood loss during cycle or after menopause.
• benefits persistent symptoms : unexplained cough and hoarseness for more than 4 weeks, difficulty swallowing, nausea and vomiting, a sore that does not heal in 3 weeks, diarrhea or constipation for 6 weeks or more.
• A withdrawal or expiration of the nipple.
• benefits headaches recurrent and violent.
• A fatigue extreme.
• A weight loss quick and unexplained.

People at risk

• Some families are more affected by cancer. There are cancer predisposition genes, passed down from one generation to the next. This can be the case for breast, ovarian and colon cancers. Even in people whose genetic background predisposes them to cancer, the risk of developing cancer one day also depends to a large extent on lifestyle habits and places of life and work.
• People who have had cancer in the past.