Tumor, Lump, Mass, Bump
The first step to #SpotandSurvive is to know cancer signs & symptoms
these warning signs and symptoms
Tumors, lumps, masses, or bumps can be indicators that something is not quite right in your body. These can be symptoms of cancer, but if you detect these symptoms early enough, you increase your odds of surviving. Discover what to look for below, and remember: knowing and spotting cancer signs and symptoms early can save your life.
- Any growth on the body, especially in or on the breast, nipple, stomach, armpit, groin, or neck
- Change in size of an existing lump or swelling
- Sudden or unexplained bulges in your body
- Swelling or enlargement of a testicle
- A mass on the left side of stomach
- Enlarged spleen either under or to the left of ribs
- Lumps under skin
- Mass or lump that is firm to the touch (117)
- Lumps that do not move around (117)
- Not tender when touched (117)
- Lump irregular in shape and under skin (117)
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Should you spot any signs, consider them a “red flag.” It does not mean you have cancer. If signs do not disappear within one week, contact your medical team for a professional evaluation.
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Step 1:
Signs & Symptoms
To monitor yourself for early cancer detection, you must know the cancer signs and symptoms. A listing of the various signs and symptoms are just a click away.
Step 2:
Body Monitoring
Cancer grows 24/7. Therefore, you must monitor your body to detect any abnormality between regular doctor visits or screenings. The tools and methods are described in this section.
Step 3:
Family History
Knowing and charting your family medical history will help your medical team as they develop a long-term wellness program suited to your unique needs.
Step 4:
Medical Team
Cancer is not self-healing. Therefore, when spotting a cancer sign or symptom, consider it a red flag that should cause you to consult your medical team immediately to determine if it is cancer or another illness.
Step 5:
Screening & Testing
Not all cancer signs and symptoms are visible. You should establish specific times for the various cancer screening and tests with your medical team.