Oncologist Ekaterina Grichukhina pointed out that fatigue, weakness, decreased performance, persistent cough and sudden weight loss are the main symptoms that can warn of cancer.

Other Indicators to Look Out For

Other indicators were also indicated, including rapid weight loss without justification, difficulty urinating, persistent heartburn, prolonged non-healing of wounds, various stool disorders, unexplained pain and decreased appetite.

The expert emphasizes that these symptoms are not specific to cancer, as they may indicate other diseases. But it is important to conduct medical examinations from time to time on a regular basis.

Preventive Examinations

For example, at the age of 18-39 years, it is necessary to undergo a preventive examination every three years. This examination includes a comprehensive blood test, blood pressure measurement, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, chest X-ray, ECG, intraocular pressure measurement, etc. Women must undergo a “Pap test” for the diagnosis of cervical cancer.

And he adds that people aged 40 to 64 years must undergo a preventive examination annually. Because a comprehensive blood test for this age group will reveal the level of hemoglobin and leukocytes, as well as the so-called ESR, that is, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. This indicator may indirectly reflect the presence of tumors.

Men over 45 should get a PSA test, which detects prostate cancer, and then they should get that test at ages 50, 55, 60 and 64, he said. Persons over 40 years of age also need to undergo gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and a fecal occult blood test (every two years), as this may indicate the development of a malignant tumor in the intestine. As for women, they should also undergo a mammogram.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is important to pay attention to any symptoms that may indicate cancer and to undergo regular medical examinations as recommended by healthcare professionals. By doing so, early detection and treatment of cancer may be possible.

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