Do people who are "targeted" by cancer tend to have cold hands and feet?

Expert of this article: Hu Zhongdong, Chief Physician and Associate Chief Physician of Health Management Center, Changsha Third Hospital

Many cancers have almost no obvious symptoms in the early stages. Once the symptoms become obvious, it is often in the middle or late stages and the best time for treatment has been lost.

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The best way to deal with cancer is to detect it in its early stages. The earlier it is treated and controlled, the better the outcome.

Therefore, it is very important to catch the clues of cancer in time.

What body warnings should you not ignore? How can you diagnose cancer early? Let’s take a look today.

What symptoms may appear on the hands and feet of people who are targeted by cancer?

"Liver Palm"

The area of ​​the palm of your hand where the thenar and hypothenar eminences appear red and congested is called "liver palms". The liver is an organ without pain nerves. If you have symptoms such as liver palms and spider nevi, it may mean that you have liver disease, such as hepatitis B, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer.

Finger clubbing

The swelling at the end of the finger is called clubbing in medical terms. Some lung cancer patients experience clubbing symptoms in the early and middle stages.

Finger clubbing is not the same as lung cancer! You can’t “see cancer by looking at the fingers”, but you should be vigilant.

Finger clubbing is more related to cardiopulmonary function. Chronic diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and digestive system may cause finger clubbing.

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Changes in the skin and nails of the limbs

1. If abnormal bulges appear on the skin of the limbs and secretions flow out, or if there are ulcers that do not heal for a long time, you should be alert to the occurrence of skin cancer.

2. If you have a mole that is asymmetrical in shape, has irregular edges, or has uneven color, feels painful, itchy, and grows larger in a short period of time, you should be more careful as there may be a risk of worsening and you should be alert to the possibility of melanoma.

3. If a "black line" appears under the nail, and the pigmentation range rapidly expands or the color invades the skin outside the nail, it may also be melanoma.

Does having cold hands and feet increase the risk of cancer?

It is said online that people with cold hands and feet are more likely to get cancer, which scares many people.

In fact, there are many reasons for cold hands and feet, such as low basal metabolic rate, reduced blood reserve capacity, poor body temperature regulation, poor peripheral circulation, etc., which have no direct relationship with cancer.

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If you only feel cold hands and feet, and no discomfort in other parts of the body, then you don't need to be too nervous. But if you still feel cold hands and feet in warm weather, you should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for further examination to find the cause.

What physical symptoms are often associated with cancer?

Specific symptoms

1. Hemoptysis, chest pain, and persistent cough may alert you to lung cancer

2. Breast lumps may alert you to breast cancer

3. Foreign body sensation in the esophagus and difficulty swallowing may alert you to esophageal cancer

4. Continuous pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen and vomiting blood can alert you to gastric cancer.

5. Blood in mucus, nasal congestion, tinnitus, hearing loss, headache, etc. may alert you to nasopharyngeal cancer.

6. Blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and changes in stool characteristics may indicate colorectal cancer

7. Postmenopausal bleeding may alert you to endometrial cancer

8. Contact vaginal bleeding and increased vaginal discharge may alert you to cervical cancer

9. Painless hematuria or dysuria should alert you to urinary tract tumors

10. Abnormal moles may indicate melanoma

Nonspecific symptoms

1. Swollen lymph nodes

2. Persistent non-traumatic pain in the body

3. Lose weight in a short period of time

4. Repeated unexplained fever

It is worth reminding that:

Many cancers have almost no symptoms in the early stages. Once symptoms appear and you seek medical attention, it may already be in the middle or late stages, so regular physical examinations are necessary.

Seven things cancer cells fear most from you

1. Cancer cells are afraid of a good attitude

If you have a good attitude, health will come naturally.

2. Cancer cells are afraid of exercising

Physical exercise can speed up the body's metabolism, strengthen physical fitness and improve immunity.

You can combine aerobic and anaerobic exercise, but the intensity should be moderate, that is, you will sweat slightly and breathe rapidly, which can be calmed down after rest.

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3. Cancer cells are afraid of standard weight

Obesity is an independent risk factor for cancer. Obesity directly increases the risk of colorectal cancer, gallbladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and other tumors. Keeping weight within a normal range can reduce the risk of cancer.

4. Cancer cells are afraid of high-quality sleep

Don't stay up late. Adults should ensure 6 to 8 hours of high-quality sleep every day, which is very important for improving the body's immunity.

5. Cancer cells are afraid of quitting smoking and drinking

Tobacco and alcohol are the pushers that open the door to many types of cancer, and smoking is the main risk factor for lung cancer.

6. Cancer cells are afraid of healthy diet

As the saying goes, disease comes from the mouth. To prevent cancer, you must control your diet. A healthy diet will keep you away from cancer.

1. Drink less carbonated and sugary drinks;

2. Eat a balanced diet, reduce the intake of red meat, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables;

3. Do not overeat, do not eat too hot food, spicy food or too salty food, and eat less barbecued and pickled food.

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7. Cancer cells are most afraid of regular physical examinations

Many cancers do not have obvious symptoms in the early stages, and even if there are abnormalities, they are easily overlooked. Therefore, regular physical examinations are a good habit, especially for high-risk groups such as those with a family history of cancer.

Cancer prevention physical examinations are different from general physical examinations. Different high-risk groups for cancer have different physical examination methods to choose from. For example:

Lung cancer: Low-dose spiral CT of the chest can be chosen.

Liver cancer: color ultrasound + AFP test.

Gastric cancer: gastroscopy + Helicobacter pylori examination.

Esophageal cancer: gastroscopy.

Colorectal cancer: colonoscopy + fecal occult blood test.

Breast cancer: color ultrasound, mammography.

Cervical cancer: TCT+HPV test.

Ovarian cancer: CA125+color ultrasound (transvaginal ultrasound for married women).

Thyroid cancer: color ultrasound.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Epstein-Barr virus antibody, nasopharyngeal endoscopy.

Kidney cancer: color ultrasound + urine routine test.

Prostate cancer: PSA test + color ultrasound.

Cancer screening: Early detection means a bright future!

For your own health, it is recommended to check, diagnose and treat diseases early.

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