Chinese medicine health science
Disease, everyone is afraid to avoid it, and among the diseases, the most frightening is probably cancer.
However, fear does not reduce the incidence of cancer.
According to the Chinese cancer data released by the National Cancer Center, in my country, more than 10,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every day, and 7.5 people are diagnosed with cancer every minute.
Compared with the high incidence of cancer among middle-aged and elderly people in the past, it is no longer “new” for people in their 30s to suffer from tumors.
In addition, many cancers do not have obvious symptoms in the early stage, and are often not discovered until the late stage, and most of them have already recovered by this time…
< /p>Why cancer has no symptoms in the early stage
In fact, this also depends on the body’s immunity rise.
As we all know, the immune system is an important basis for maintaining life. Without the immune system, a simple cold virus can “down” a healthy adult.
The immune system has the function of recognizing and killing pathogens. Once an “abnormal” condition is found in the human body, the immune system will begin to “suppress and pacify the chaos” like special forces.
This process takes place almost anytime, anywhere, but the human body does not feel it under normal circumstances.
Only when there is a fierce conflict between good and evil, the human body may have obvious symptoms such as fever, pain, redness, swelling, suppuration, cough and asthma, vomiting and diarrhea.
And cancer cells are mostly mutated from normal cells in our body. Some of these mutated “bad molecules” are recognized and removed by the immune system, while Another part may escape by “disguising as normal cells”.
These “hidden” cancer cells will “fight their wits” with the immune system for a long time, and when given the chance, the cancer cells will get rid of the immune system. Control, start to proliferate wildly, and eventually form malignant tumors.
In other words, the reason why there are no obvious symptoms in the early stage of cancer is because it makes the immune system mistakenly think that the cancer cells are “our own”, thus escaping the immune system. identify.
Since it cannot be identified, of course, there is no risk of being killed, and it will not cause discomfort.
However, once cancer cells “become a climate” and start to spread and metastasize wildly, the human body will experience discomfort, but it is too late.
It is for this reason that 80% of malignant tumors in our country are already at an advanced stage when they are discovered, and the cure rate is only 20%.
In fact, if it can be detected early, the cure rate can be increased to more than 80%.
Capturing overlooked cancer signals
Although cancer cells can hide and hide, our immune system is not inactive, but the early signals they send are too small, so people often think that it is a small problem, so they ignore it.
Generally speaking, if a certain abnormal condition in the body persists for 3-6 months without remission or even worsening, then you must see a doctor.
Ignored cancer signal in women
compared to men They are more sensitive to the body and are more willing to go to the hospital for examination when suspicious symptoms appear.
Women should pay special attention to the following symptoms in their lives, which may be early signs of cancer.
1Unexplained weight loss
Without dieting or increased physical activity, if weight 1 If you lose more than 4.5kg in a month, you should see a doctor.
2Bloating
Bloating is very common in women and many people dismiss it, but it can be are symptoms of ovarian cancer. If bloating occurs daily and persists for several weeks, it’s time to see a doctor.
3Breast changes
If the breasts are Thick, may imply a rare but rapidly developing breast cancer — inflammatory breast cancer.
If the rash on your breasts doesn’t go away in a few weeks, seek medical attention. If your nipples are retracted or leaking, you should also go for a checkup.
4Nonmenstrual bleeding or other abnormal bleeding
If menstrual periods were originally very regular, If you have non-menstrual bleeding, you must go for a checkup.
Vaginal bleeding after menopause requires more attention because it may be a symptom of endometrial cancer.
5Pain
As women age, women often complain about theThe pain is painful, some are very specific, some are indescribable. Those with longer duration and indescribable pain need more vigilance.
6Indigestion
Persistent indigestion may be due to esophagus, throat, or stomach cancer Symptoms, so can not be taken lightly.
Men’s easily overlooked cancer signal
Men are generally less sensitive to cancer.
For early detection of cancer, men must pay attention to the following symptoms, said Dr. Leonard Letchtonfield, deputy chief medical officer of the National Office of the American Cancer Society.
1Sudden weight loss
Without dieting or increasing physical activity, If you lose more than 10% of your body weight in 3 to 6 months, you should see your doctor.
2Testicular changes
Testicular cancer frequently occurs between the ages of 20 and 39.
It is recommended that men should self-examine their testicles once a month. It’s important to note whether the testicles are growing or shrinking, and you should seek medical attention if they are swollen, lumpy, or feel heavy.
3Lymph node changes
If enlarged or If there is a lump, you must go to the hospital.
4Fever
Unexplained fever may suggest cancer, but it can also be Caused by other minor illnesses.
In addition, some blood diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma can also cause fever.
5abdominal pain and depression
If you have abdominal pain and depression, you should go for a checkup. It is most likely a symptom of pancreatic cancer.
Other symptoms of the disease include jaundice, gray-colored stools, dark urine, and sometimes itching all over the body.
6Skin Changes
Many people know that mole changes can be skin cancer Signs, but also changes in pigmentation, sudden subcutaneous bleeding, or extensive keratinization.
7Fatigue
Fatigue is another vague indicator of cancer, often seen in Early stage of leukemia, rectal cancer or stomach cancer.
If you feel extremely tired and don’t get better after resting, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
8Oral changes
If you smoke or chew Pay particular attention to the small white dots that appear on the It may be leukoplakia, which has a high chance of developing into oral cancer.
9persistent cough
if the cough lasts more than three or four weeks, or if the The pattern has changed, you should see your doctor, it could be a sign of cancer.
10urination problems
Older men are prone to urinary problems Urgency, frequent urination, incontinence when laughing or coughing can all be caused by an enlarged prostate, which also carries a risk of cancer.
11Breast lumps
Few men pay attention to their breasts, but it is Really need to be careful. If you notice lumps in your breasts, sunken or wrinkled skin, inverted nipples, red or keratinized nipples or breast skin, pus from your nipples, etc., be sure to seek medical attention.
12abnormal bleeding
If there is blood in urine or sputum, it must not be taken lightly . Blood in the stool is not necessarily hemorrhoids, it may be caused by rectal cancer.
13Difficulty swallowing
This is often associated with gastrointestinal cancers such as esophageal cancer symptom.
14Pain
As men age, men often complain of pain. Most pain is not related to cancer, and some is a precursor to cancer.
15Indigestion
Many elderly people experience severe indigestion, I often mistake myself for having a heart attack.
Actually, persistent indigestion can be a symptom of a tumor in the esophagus, throat, or stomach.
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