Today, we’re featuring cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones’ tales from Quora about the subtle and overt symptoms they first noticed before being diagnosed. Read on for their experiences. And remember—prevention is better than cure. It’s better to have a healthy lifestyle and get regular health check-ups and screenings than to live in anxiety and fear and miss something potentially harmful. Bored Panda wanted to learn why some people are reluctant to see medical professionals if they suspect they might have cancer, as well as how family members and friends can convince someone to get checked if they’re worried. Dame Laura Lee, Chief Executive of cancer support charity Maggie’s was kind enough to shed some light on our questions.  Lindsey Chapman , Greta Hoffman / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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Globally, the most commonly occurring cancer is lung cancer (12.4% of all new cases). The next most common are female breast cancer (11.6%), colorectal cancer (9.6%), prostate cancer (7.3%), and stomach cancer (4.9%). Cancer deeply affects modern society. In the United States alone, in 2020, there were over 1.6 million reports of new cases of cancer. That year, more than 602,000 Americans lost their lives in the fight against cancer. The CDC states that in that year, 403 new cases were reported for every 100,000 people.  Across the Atlantic, in the United Kingdom, there are around 375,000 new cases of cancer every year and around 167,000 deaths. HCKrod314 , Miriam Alonso / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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“Despite medical advancements meaning people live with cancer longer than ever before, the word itself still strikes fear into people—worrying about the treatment, what it means for their family, worries about money and work, and, of course, their long-term health,” she said. “However, most cancers are treatable if caught early enough, and many people live well with cancer for a long time.” Susan Pyne Harward , Anna Tarazevich / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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“You can offer to take them to the appointment and know where to direct them to for support if they need it,” she said. “Our centers can support people even before their cancer diagnosis, so if you are worried, do come in and speak to one of our professional staff. And if it is cancer, we offer free support to the person with cancer, and their family and friends, in our 24 centers across the UK." Renee , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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“These results have exceeded our expectations. Our study shows that using AI can act as an effective safety net—a tool to prevent subtler signs of cancer falling through the cracks. Seeing firsthand that the use of AI could substantially reduce the rate of missed cancers in breast screening is massive, and a major boost for our mission to transform cancer care with AI technology,” the co-author of the Study, Dr. Ben Glocker, said. Vicki Stevens , Armin Rimoldi / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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The NHS suggests speaking to your doctor if you have had a cough for 3 or more weeks or you’re dealing with breathlessness or chest pain. This may be a sign of pneumonia or might be something more serious. What’s more, you shouldn’t shy away from seeking medical advice if you’ve noticed changes in your bowel habits that have lasted for 3 or more weeks as well. For instance, a major worrying sign is finding blood in your excrement.  Jill Andrea Lambert , Valeria Boltneva / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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Meanwhile, other symptoms to look out for include stomach or back pains, heartburn, itchy or yellow skin, and chronic tiredness. Remember that these signs may not be cancer-related. However, you won’t know for sure unless you speak to a doctor. And on the off-chance that it is cancer, the sooner that it is diagnosed, the easier it is to eradicate. Dyk , Alena Shekhovtcova / pexels (not the actual photo) Report
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