Cancer Symptoms Women Should Know

These are the common cancer symptoms put together by WebMD, read them below.
Women's bodies are always changing. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though. The key is to pay attention to your body so you can notice when something's different. So what should you watch out for?

Breast Changes

Most breast lumps are not cancer, but your doctor should always check them. Let her know about these changes, too. Watch out for nipples that turn inward, nipple discharge and redness or scaling of your nipple or breast skin.
To look for the cause of your symptoms, your doctor will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history. You may also have tests like a mammogram or a biopsy, when doctors remove a tiny piece of tissue for testing.

Between-period bleeding

If you are still getting periods, tell your doctor if you are spotting between them. Bleeding that's not a part of your usual monthly cycle can have many causes, but your doctor will want to rule out endometrial  cancer (cancer of the lining of your uterus). Bleeding after menopause is never normal and should be checked right away.

Skin Changes

A change in the size, shape or colour of a mole or other spot is a common sign of skin cancer. See your doctor for a thorough exam and perhaps a biopsy.

Blood in urine

Talk to your doctor if you are bleeding from a part of your body that normally does not, especially if the bleeding lasts more than a day or two.
Bloody stool is often from hemorrhoids, but it can also be a symptom of colon cancer.

Changes in lymph nodes

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands around the body. Most changes in them come from common infections. But some cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma, can also cause lymph nodes to swell.
I am now encouraging you to look out for these symptoms on your body or tell the women around you to look out for them too.

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