In case you are having any of the following symptoms, please get yourself checked, as you may be suffering form cancer:

  1. A sore that does not heal, changed colour, ulcerates or bleeds.
  2. Unusual 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 2-3 months.
  6. Obvious change in the size or texture of a wart or mole.
  7. Non smokers' cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers' cough that becomes 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.