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    The document lists 10 warning signals of cancer that people should be aware of for early detection. These include lumps or swelling, sores that do not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, changes in bowel or bladder habits for over 2-3 months, obvious changes in size or texture of moles or warts, non-smokers cough or hoarseness lasting over 2 weeks, unexplained tiredness or weight loss of 10% in 3-6 months, and unexplained fever. Early detection of cancer through awareness of these warning signs can help save lives.

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    The document lists 10 warning signals of cancer that people should be aware of for early detection. These include lumps or swelling, sores that do not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, changes in bowel or bladder habits for over 2-3 months, obvious changes in size or texture of moles or warts, non-smokers cough or hoarseness lasting over 2 weeks, unexplained tiredness or weight loss of 10% in 3-6 months, and unexplained fever. Early detection of cancer through awareness of these warning signs can help save lives.

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    Know The Warning Signals: Early Detection of Cancer Can Save Lives

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    EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER CAN SAVE LIVES

    Know the 10 warning signals

    1
    A sore that does not heal,
    changed color, ulcerates or
    bleeds.

    2
    Unusual bleeding or
    discharge from any opening in
    the body, example, blood in
    the urine, stool, frequent or
    heavy menstruation.

    3 6
    A lump or swelling that has Obvious change in in size or REDUCE CANCER RISK,
    progressively enlarged which texture in a wart or mole. ADOPT A HEALTHY
    may or may not be associated
    with pain.
    LIFESTYLE

    4 7 9
    Indigestion or difficulty in Non smokers' cough or Persistent pain or discomfort
    swallowing. hoarseness of voice that in the abdomen.
    persist for more than 2 weeks.
    Smokers' cough that
    becomes intense.

    5 8 10
    Change in bowel or bladder Unexplained tiredness and Unexplained fever.
    habits consistently for a /or weight loss of 10% or
    duration of 2-3 months. more within a period of 3-6
    months.

    BASED ON THE
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    NCI CANCER HOSPITAL RECOMMENDATIONS
    (Formerly known as Nilai Cancer Institute)
    NCI Cancer Hospital is owned by Asiaprise Biotech Sdn Bhd (335715-T), a member of TH Group Berhad. Contact phone: 06-8500 999. Website: www.nci.com.my. Email: enquiry@nci.com.my

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