Warning signs of Cancer "CAUTION US" Flashcards by Givien Grace

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C in “Caution Us”
alteration of diarrhea & constipation
blood in the stool (hematochezia, melena)
change in the shape “pencil-shaped stool”

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Change in bowel or bladder habits

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A in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”
mouth sores that do not heal easily

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A sore that does not heal easily

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U in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”

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Unusual bleeding or discharge

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T in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”

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Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere

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I in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”
clear sign of esophageal cancer, lung cancer, laryngeal cancer

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Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing

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O in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”
Elderly: scalp, face, behind the ears, nape
Adults: upper back

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Obvious change in a wart/mole

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U in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”
intestinal cancer

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Unexplained Anemia

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S in warning signs of Cancer “Caution Us”
Cachexia
ex: 5 kg loss in a week

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Sudden wt. loss

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dry persistent cough
laryngeal cancer (voice)

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Nagging cough/hoarseness

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