Cancer is often called a “silent” disease because many of its symptoms are subtle and may not be immediately apparent. Unfortunately, by the time noticeable symptoms appear, the disease may have already advanced to a later stage. However, recognizing the early, less obvious warning signs of cancer can greatly improve the likelihood of successful treatment and survival.
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These are some of the less obvious possible signs of cancer…
1. Fatigue
It’s normal to feel tired sometimes, and a good night’s sleep and some rest is usually all that’s needed to feel brighter. However, Oliver says: “There are many medical conditions that can cause fatigue, but it could be a symptom of cancer. If you’ve noticed you’re feeling constantly fatigued and it’s preventing you from working, or carrying out your daily activities, you should mention this to your GP, who may consider further investigations.”
2. Night sweats
Night sweats can sometimes be normal, especially for women who are on their period or going through the menopause, says Oliver. However, she points out that some cancers can be associated with night sweats, including bone cancer, leukaemia and liver cancer. “If you’re experiencing regular, heavy night sweats, speak to a doctor,” she advises.
3. Persistent indigestion and heartburn
Indigestion and heartburn can be a result of eating certain foods, such as spicy or fatty dishes. They can also be associated with being overweight, a smoker or pregnant, says Oliver. However, it’s important to get it checked, in case anything else is going on.
“Occasional acid reflux can be normal,” she explains, “but when it doesn’t go away, it can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease, a hiatus hernia, oesophageal cancer or stomach cancer. If you’re experiencing persistent indigestion or heartburn, speak to a doctor, who’ll be able to investigate the cause and discuss treatment options.”
4. Long-lasting mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are very common and can be caused by many things, including poorly fitting dentures, erupting wisdom teeth, infections, medication, dietary deficiencies or damage caused while brushing, says Susie Lloyd, a dentist at Bupa Dental Care (bupa.co.uk/dental/dental-care).
But she warns: “If you have a mouth ulcer that isn’t healing, it’s time to seek help. Ulceration that hasn’t healed after three weeks could signify something more serious, such as mouth cancer. It’s important to speak to your dentist, who can refer you to a specialist for further investigation.”.
5. Persistent hoarseness
Hoarseness is a common condition that is usually linked with a dry or sore throat, but it can also be connected to overuse of the voice.
Symptoms usually stem from inflammation in the throat (laryngitis), but Oliver says: “Persistent hoarseness, which lasts for 10 days or more, should be checked by a medical professional, as it could be a serious underlying medical condition, such as laryngeal cancer.”
6. Persistent bloating
If you’ve been feeling bloated most days for the past few weeks, speak to your GP, Oliver advises. She points out that bloating isn’t usually anything serious, and could be caused by a gastrointestinal condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “But you should get this checked out if it’s something you haven’t experienced before,” she says.
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