The most disturbing symptom of cancer occurs when you wake up

The symptoms of a developing neoplastic disease are often not obvious and at first glance they are not associated with cancer at all. British doctors say that one of the most disturbing, because it is difficult to define properly, usually appears in the morning, right after waking up.

1. The symptoms of a developing neoplasm may be inconspicuous and do not clearly indicate an ongoing disease process
2. However, according to the research of the British organization Cancer Research UK, it is worth paying attention to any unusual ailment, e.g. chronic fatigue, which is sometimes confused with the usual lack of sleep.
3. If we feel tired, despite the fact that we sleep as much as an average person needs to regenerate (about seven hours) and we still lack energy, a red lamp should light up
4. These are not the only non-obvious symptoms that may indicate cancer. Below are some other unusual symptoms of the disease
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Prompt diagnosis can be crucial in the treatment of cancer. It is often a fight against time and the rapid progression of the disease. Therefore, it is worth being alert to even those signs that seem ordinary and harmless at first glance. According to experts working for the charity Cancer Research UK (CRUK), an important thing to note is how we wake up in the morning.

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Morning fatigue should be worrying

Fatigue is a warning sign. If you wake up every day for a long time feeling exhausted and completely lacking in energy, this can be a disturbing symptom. Especially if you are sleeping the standard number of hours for age and fitness, and yet your fatigue does not go away. This could be a symptom of the cancer itself or a side effect of treatment. Of course, there can be many reasons for this, but it is definitely worth checking and doing some basic research.

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Not obvious, but important

Other non-obvious symptoms that may indicate cancer include:

1. sleep problems, difficulty falling asleep or sleep disturbances
2. lack of energy, willingness to spend the whole day in bed,
3. feeling of constant anxiety, sadness, depression,
4. muscle pain, difficulty walking or climbing stairs
5. shortness of breath after performing minor activities,
6. difficulty concentrating, thinking clearly, making decisions,
7. loss of interest in doing things that usually give you pleasure.

In many cases, these symptoms will not be cancer-related and are caused by other, non-cancerous conditions, but it is worth talking to your doctor if you have any concerns. Especially if they are accompanied by symptoms that are definitely disturbing, such as sudden lumps, unexplained bleeding or intestinal problems.