The same principle applies to persistent pain,S. unusual bleeding, unexplained lumps or swelling, changes in bowel or bladder habits, or other symptoms that don’t resolve as expected. None automatically means cancer, but they can provide a reason to seek medical advice.
Stories involving serious illness often remind people how easily early symptoms can be overlooked. But rather than trying to diagnose yourself from a list of warning signs, the more useful lesson is simple:
Pay attention to your normal.
If something changes and stays changed, ask about it.
