Know the 10 warning signals:
1. A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds.
2. Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation.
3. A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain.
4. Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
5. Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2-3 months.
6. Obvious change in in size or texture in a wart or mole.
7. Non smokers' cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers' cough that becomes intense.
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10. Unexplained fever.
BASED ON THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RECOMMENDATIONS
(Courtesy of forwarded mail from Chan Chun Mun)