Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Cancer Tips

Cancer is a medical condition wherein cells begin to grow out of control, anywhere in the body. The disease affects not just sufferers but loved ones and friends too. However, many cancers are completely treatable if detected at an early stage. However, the important thing is to ‘listen in’ to early signs of abnormalities in the body. One must pay heed to signs indicating that something may not right in the body.
DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS:
  • A swelling or sore that does not heal.
  • Recent change in colour or size of mole or wart.
  • Lump or hard areas in any part of the body.
  • Abnormal bleeding from any normal orifice of the body.
  • A persistent change in digestive and bowel habits.
  • Difficulty in swallowing.
  • A persistent hoarseness or unexplained cough.
  • Unexplained loss of weight.

    TIMELY SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE LIVES