Based on the American Cancer Society recommendations, the following are ten warning signals that we need to watch out to detect early cancer:

  1. A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds
  2. Unsual 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 to 3 months
  6. Obvious changes 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 become intense
  8. Unexplained tiredness and or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months
  9. Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen
  10. Unexplained fever.