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15 Cancer Symptoms
Women Are Likely To Ignore

By Alyssa Yung - Reader’s Digest

Many cancer signs mimic symptoms of other diseases or conditions, so it’s easy to brush them aside. All the doc-
tors we interviewed agreed: Know your body, and if you notice an usual pain or other change that persists and
gets worse, head to the doctor.

1. Postmenstrual bleeding 2. Breast dimpling, discoloration, or other changes. 3. Bloating 4. Abnormal peri-
ods or pelvic pain. 5. Chronic pain 6. Stomach pain or nausea. 7. Frequent fevers or infection. 8. Difficulty
swallowing. 9. Excessive bruising. 10. Unexplained weight loss. 11. Persistent fatigue. 12. Chronic headaches.
13. Blood in stool. 14. Noticeable skin changes. 15. Sores or pain in the mouth.

Alzheimer’s or typical age-related changes?

5 Signs of Alzheimer Typical Age-Related Changes
Poor judgement and decision-making Making a bad decision once in a while.
Inability to manage a budget Missing a monthly payment
Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering it later
Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which words to use
Misplacing things and unable to retrace steps to Losing things from time to time

Source: Alzheimer’s Association’s “What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Typical Age-Related Changes”

Early and regular cognitive assessments, combined with the right lab tests, can help you know if their forgetful-
ness is a result of :
• Excessive dehydration
• A simple vitamin deficiency
• Or something more complex

If you have any of these five signs above, please contact your physician.