Chapter 7: Warning Signs for Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What acronym is used for the warning signs for cancer?
A
CAUTION
2
Q
What does the C stand for?
A
Change in bowel/bladder habits or function
3
Q
What does the A stand for?
A
A sore that does not heal.
4
Q
What does U stand for?
A
Unusual bleeding or discharge.
5
Q
What does the T stand for?
A
Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere.
6
Q
What does the I stand for?
A
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing.
7
Q
What does the O stand for?
A
Obvious change in a wart or mole.
8
Q
What does the N stand for?
A
Nagging cough or hoarseness.
