It is known that the most common symptoms of cancer include persistent fatigue, loss of appetite, and persistent cough. However, there are many different types of cancer. Each type of cancer has its own distinct symptoms. If these symptoms are not noticed and ignored, the cancer can become devastating.
UNKNOWN SYMPTOMS OF CANCER
FLOATING FEET
Floating stool may be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer. While it may seem like a strange connection, tumors in the pancreas can block the organ’s ducts, stopping the full release of enzymes and bile that break down fatty foods. Without this internal reaction, stool can become greasy and float. But the symptom isn’t necessarily pancreatic cancer, a floating stool can also be a sign of cystic fibrosis and celiac disease. According to the NHS, the main symptoms of the disease include loss of appetite, feeling tired, high fever and yellow skin.
HEARING SOUNDS
Hearing random voices, or even real voices, can be a sign of a mental health condition. But it could also be cancer. As is known, auditory hallucinations can be caused by both cancerous and benign brain tumors. This can happen if the tumor is located in the temporal lobe, the part of the brain that processes sound, understands language, and encodes memory. It can also cause hallucinations if the tumor presses on a nerve that sends signals from the ear to the brain. The NHS advises anyone experiencing hallucinations that cause you to see, hear, smell, taste or feel things that seem real but are not real, seek medical attention.
NAIL CHANGE
Paying attention to the color and shape of your nails can save your life. Blue, brown, or black lines under your nails may be an indication that you have skin cancer. A change in the shape of your nails can be lung cancer, and pale nails can be associated with liver cancer. Elizabeth Misselbrook, a mother from Bracknell, Berkshire, first noticed a suspicious brown spot on her finger in September 2019 and went to the doctor immediately. A biopsy revealed that he had acral lentiginous subungual melanoma, a rare type of skin cancer that accounts for less than one percent of melanoma cases in fair-skinned people.
BE CAPABLE
Dropping things, losing your balance, and generally being a bit clumsy is another symptom of brain cancer, although it’s often associated with dementia. If a tumor forms in the brainstem, where your brain connects to the spinal cord, it can cause you to become clumsy and have trouble walking just because of its location. This is because it can cut off communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The study of 39 brain cancer patients showed that many ignore their imbalances as part of aging. Some also complained that they felt ‘grumpy’ or ‘incompetent’ with no other symptoms, worried that their doctor would consider them ‘stupid’ when they went to them.
LOSS OF INTEREST AGAINST HOBBIES
There are many reasons why we give up on a hobby, whether it’s playing an instrument or being part of a sports team. But a sudden loss of interest in your favorite hobby can also be a sign of brain cancer. In Dr Scott’s study, brain cancer patients reported less interest in activities and less caring about their relationships, work, and hobbies. Personality changes can occur when the tumor is located in the frontal lobe, which controls your emotions and personality. This part of the brain also regulates behavior, and when tumors develop in this area, it can cause people to behave in ways that might be considered socially inappropriate. It’s always important to pay attention to the warning signs of cancer and catch symptoms early.