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Throat Cancer What to look out for: Persistent cough Persistent hoarseness What you can do: Stop smoking Moderate your alcohol intake |
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Cancer of the Oesophagus What to look out for: Difficulty in swallowing What you can do: Stop smoking Moderate your alcohol intake |
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Lung Cancer What to look out for: Shortness of breath Persistent cough Unexplained weight loss Blood stained sputum Repeated chest pain Repeated chest infections What you can do: Stop smoking Avoid breathing in other peoples smoke Follow Health & Safety instructions at work Eat diet rich in fruit and vegetables (5 portions a day) |
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Stomach Cancer What to look out for: Persistent indigestion Loss of appetite Problems with swallowing Unexplained weight loss Black stool (faeces) What you can do: Moderate your alcohol intake Avoid eating very salty, smoked or pickled foods in excess Increase intake of fresh fruit and vegetables (5 portions a day) |
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Bowel Cancer What to look out for: Rectal bleeding Change in bowel habit Colicky pain Feeling of incomplete bowel emptying What you can do: Increase dietary fibre, fruit, whole grains, vegetables Reduce your intake of animal fat and red meat Moderate your alcohol intake |
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Cancer of the Bladder What to look out for: Any change in urinary habits, frequency or difficulty in passing urine Blood or pus in the urine Pain or burning during urination What you can do: Stop smoking Follow the Health and Safety regulations at work |
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Prostate Cancer What to look out for: Difficulty in passing urine Frequency / incontinence Blood / pus in the urine |
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Testicular Cancer What to look out for: Lump or swelling in either testicle Pain or heaviness Lower abdominal pain Dull ache in groin What you can do: Examine your testicles regularly Be aware of any changes in your testicles |
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Skin Cancer What to look out for: Sore that does not heal Any change in a wart or mole What you can do: Take care in the sun/Use sun screen Wear clothing to cover up Protect your children from too much sun Avoid sunbeds |
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Breast Cancer What to look out for: Lump or thickening Retraction of nipple Discharge from nipple Skin dimpling or puckering Change in shape Swollen glands under your arm What you can do: Avoid becoming overweight Reduce your intake of fat Be breast aware Attend for mammography when invited |
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Cancer of the Uterus or Cervix What to look out for: Unusual bleeding/discharge Unusual vaginal bleeding Unusual vaginal discharge Abdominal pain or low back pain What you can do: Attend for cervical smear Barrier methods of contraception |
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Ovarian Cancer What to look out for: Lower abdominal discomfort Mild indigestion Bleeding between periods or after the menopause Abdominal swelling Pain in pelvis Tiredness Weight loss |
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NB: The above symptoms do not necessarily indicate cancer, but if you are worried, you should contact your GP.
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