Cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of cancer, and the size and location of a tumor.
Symptoms and warning signs of cancer include:
- Skin changes like dark, itchy or red patches. Jaundice may happen, where the skin and eyes become yellow.
- Extreme fatigue/tiredness that doesn’t get better with rest
- Fever and pain
- Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss
- Night sweats
- Abnormal bleeding, like red blood in stool or dark black stools
Never ignore an unusual symptom. This is very important if the symptom has lasted for a while, or is getting worse. Get checked by a healthcare professional as soon as you can. If you do have cancer, the earlier treatment begins, the better.
Last Updated May 2023