20 early signs of cancer, check yourself now!

In the past, people had the impression that cancer was an "old age disease". However, in recent years, there have been reports of young people suffering from cancer from time to time.

Recently, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has given a wake-up call to young people in their 30s. This study of more than 560,000 people found that the incidence of cancer in people aged 30 to 39 has increased fastest in the past 10 years.

People aged 30-39

Cancer incidence is increasing fastest

On August 16, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that the cancer incidence rate in people under 50 has shown an upward trend in the past 10 years, with an average annual increase of 0.28%, among which the cancer incidence rate in people aged 30 to 39 has the fastest growth rate .

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The researchers analyzed cancer data of more than 560,000 people under the age of 50 and found that the cancer incidence rate increased from 99.96 cases per 100,000 people in 2010 to 102.97 cases per 100,000 people in 2019.

By age group, the incidence of early-onset cancer increased in the 30-39 age group, with an average annual increase of 0.91%. However, other age groups remained relatively stable. In addition, the incidence of people aged 50 and above showed a downward trend .

In terms of cancer types, the most common cancer type among young and middle-aged people is breast cancer, while the fastest growing cancer type is gastrointestinal tumors .

Many people reflect on their cancer

Or it is related to 4 habits

Guo Peng, chief physician of traditional Chinese medicine at Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that the emergence of cancer is not groundless. After being diagnosed with cancer, many patients will recall certain things they have done, and some of their habits have become the "fire" that "promotes" cancer.

1

Eat whatever you want

Modern people have better living conditions, and they often no longer think about food and clothing, but what they like to eat. They often indulge their appetite. The problem is that heavy-tasting, high-fat, and high-sugar foods will add a burden to people's stomachs.

Eating habits such as overeating, excessive dieting, consuming too much meat and fish, and high levels of oil and salt have become breeding grounds for cancer cells.

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2

Sleep whenever you want

When people stay up late for a long time and have irregular work and rest schedules, it will not only directly stimulate the liver, heart and other organs in the body, but also lead to imbalanced hormone secretion and increased burden on blood vessels. In my opinion, staying up late is one of the "left and right arms" of cancer.

3

I shouldn't be thinking about random things, and I'm under too much pressure.

It seems that people's lives are getting better, but the more things they pursue, the more pressure they will bear. Even children cannot escape the pressure of cram schools and other people's children. Young people have to face the choice of buying a house and a car, and surviving or living.

Being in such a mental state for a long time will put the body in a stress response for a long time and stimulate the secretion of hormones in the body, which will pose a great threat to health over time.

4

Taking it for granted that you are healthy

Many young people are overconfident about their health. Cancer cannot be cured overnight. If you ignore minor problems, they will eventually lead to lesions and aggravate the condition. Cells in the body will gradually become cancerous, and cancer will be discovered in the late stage. Therefore, regular physical examinations are very important .

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20 early signs of cancer to watch out for

Before cancer occurs, some "signals" often appear in the body. Paying attention to these cancer signals in a timely manner can also help us detect cancer as early as possible.

Signal 1: If a lump appears anywhere on the body, especially one that slowly grows larger, you should pay close attention to its size, hardness, and surrounding mobility, and seek medical attention promptly.

Signal 2: Ulcers that appear anywhere on the body (except traumatic ulcers), especially those that do not heal for a long time; for example, if they occur on the skin, you should be alert to the possibility of skin cancer, and if they occur in the mouth, you should be alert to the possibility of oral cancer.

Signal 3: Abnormal vaginal bleeding or abnormal secretions, such as a sharp increase in menstrual bleeding, prolonged bleeding, bleeding after menopause, and bleeding after sexual intercourse, should alert you to the occurrence of uterine, cervical, or vaginal cancer.

Signal 4: If swallowing becomes increasingly difficult, painful, and you experience stuffiness and a foreign body sensation behind the sternum, you should be alert to the possibility of cancer of the larynx or esophagus.

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Signal 5: People with a family history of lung malignancy, long-term smoking or long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, and long-term dust work, if they have symptoms such as dry cough that does not heal for a long time and blood in sputum, should seek medical attention in time to rule out the possibility of lung cancer.

Signal 6: Symptoms such as decreased digestive function, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue and weight loss after eating without obvious causes may be related to cancer. It is reported that cancer-related weight loss accounts for about 25% of unexplained weight loss, and most of them are already in the middle and late stages.

Signal 7: If you experience changes in bowel habits such as thinner stools, increased frequency of stools, or blood in the stool, you may be at risk of colorectal cancer and should go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible.

Signal 8: Frequent nosebleeds, nasal congestion with headaches, blurred vision, hearing loss, sore throat, foreign body sensation, swollen lymph nodes, etc. may be related to nasopharyngeal malignant tumors.

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Signal 9: If the pigmented spots on the skin are asymmetrical, have irregular edges, change color, become larger, or protrude, you should be careful to exclude melanoma, because skin melanoma often develops from moles.

Signal 10: Intermittent, painless hematuria should alert you to bladder malignancy.

Signal 11: Tumor invasion, compression, and metastasis may cause persistent pain. The pain is located deeper and similar pain conditions may occur, so you should be alert to the occurrence of tumors.

Signal 12: Persistent fatigue, which does not improve after rest, seriously affecting daily life. Although there are many causes of fatigue, such as fatigue, insomnia, depression, hypothyroidism, etc., cancer-related fatigue is generally more severe and more persistent, so you should be vigilant.

Signal 13: Although breast cancer rarely occurs in men, if abnormal breast development occurs, it should not be taken lightly and should be paid attention to in a timely manner.

Signal 14: If a man's testicles show abnormal enlargement, shrinkage, swelling, or nodules, he should seek medical attention promptly, especially if he is aged 20 to 39.

Signal 15: If the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin are enlarged and persist for a long time, are hard and fixed, have an uneven surface, are painless or slightly tender, and have a tendency to grow, you need to pay attention to the possibility of lymphoma.

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Signal 16: Fever of unknown cause, long-term ineffective treatment, and persistent fever requires consideration of the possibility of cancerous fever.

Signal 17: If white spots appear on the oral mucosa, tongue, female vulva, or male penis and gradually grow larger and are accompanied by itching and discomfort, you should be aware of the possibility of cancer in that area.

Signal 18: Breast lumps, small depressions on the epidermis, orange peel-like changes, discharge, etc., indicate the possible presence of breast cancer.

Signal 19: The fingers change into club-like shapes. Although it may not be painful or itchy, and there is no special discomfort in the whole body, you need to be alert to the occurrence of lung cancer and should seek medical attention promptly.

Signal 20: If a mass can be felt in the abdomen, the abdomen is swollen, the appetite becomes worse, and there is severe bloating after eating, you should be alert to the occurrence of liver cancer, especially in hepatitis patients.

References

[1] Benjamin Koh,et al.,(2023). Patterns in Cancer Incidence Among People Younger Than 50 Years in the US, 2010 to 2019. JAMA Netw Open,DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.28171.

[2] 2021-10-06 People's Daily Health Account "Liver Disease Department Guo Peng" "He was only 12 years old when he was diagnosed with advanced cancer. What does the trend of cancer becoming younger suggest?"

[3] 2022-11-22 Yuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital "Pay attention to these 20 signs from your body, some are early signs of cancer!"

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Source: Health Times

Review丨Tang Qin, Chief Researcher, Science Popularization Department, Chinese Medical Association

Editor: Cui Yinghao

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