Cancer: Symptoms of 5 types of silent cancers
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- 10 Feb 2023
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Silent cancers and their symptoms
Most cancers do not show symptoms in their early stages and even if they do, they can be easily mistaken for other benign conditions. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can be life-threatening, which is why 'silent' cancers make the most dangerous form of cancers. These can either be asymptomatic or may showcase symptoms that don't seem serious enough to be checked or examined. That said, here are 5 types of silent cancers and their symptoms.
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the cancer of the pancreas. It occurs when cells present in the pancreas grow uncontrollably and go on to form a mass, also called a tumor. Most pancreatic cancer is detected in people aged 65 and above. Factors such as smoking diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, and family history of pancreatic cancer, can influence your risk of the disease. Early detection is key, which is why do not ignore symptoms listed below:- feeling or being sick- unexplained weight loss- abdominal pain- yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)- a build-up of fluid in your abdomen - ascites- Dark-coloured urine- Fatigue
Liver cancer
There can be several types of cancer that can form in the liver, the most common being hepatocellular carcinoma. This type of cancer begins in the main type of liver cells called hepatocytes. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include: - Losing weight without trying- Loss of appetite- Upper abdominal pain- Nausea and vomiting- General weakness and fatigue- Abdominal swelling- Yellow discoloration of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)- White, chalky stools. Read More…
