{"id":112654,"date":"2014-02-28T10:14:05","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T14:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=112654"},"modified":"2014-02-28T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-28T14:14:05","slug":"health-talk-cancer-symptoms-men-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/columns\/health-talk\/health-talk-cancer-symptoms-men-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH TALK: Cancer symptoms men ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Dr.
Dr. Victor Emanuel MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many men are notorious foot-draggers, especially when it comes to scheduling doctor visits. This is unfortunate.<\/p>\n

Routine preventive care can find cancer in men and other disease in the early stages, when there are more treatment options and better chances for a cure. Some men would never go to the doctor except for the women in their life; women are often the ones who push men to get screened for cancer.<\/p>\n

Men can benefit greatly by being alert to certain cancer symptoms that indicate a trip to the doctor\u2019s office sooner rather than later. Some of these cancer symptoms in men are specific. They involve certain body parts and may even point directly to the possibility of cancer.<\/p>\n

Other symptoms are more vague. For example, pain that affects many body parts could have dozens of explanations and may not be cancer. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can rule out cancer without seeing a doctor.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 1: BREAST MASS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most men have never considered the possibility of having breast cancer. It\u2019s not common, but it is possible. Any new mass in the breast area of a man needs to be checked out by a physician.<\/p>\n

In addition, several other worrisome signs involving the breast that men, as well as women, should take note of include;
\n\u2022 Skin dimpling or puckering
\n\u2022 Nipple retraction
\n\u2022 Redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin
\n\u2022 Nipple discharge
\nWhen you see the doctor, he will take information and do an examination. Then, depending on the findings, a mammogram, biopsy or other test may be needed.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 2: FEVER<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got an unexplained fever, it may indicate cancer. It could also be a sign of pneumonia or some other illness that needs treatment.<\/p>\n

Most cancers will cause fever at some point. Often, fever occurs after the cancer has spread from its original site and invaded another body part. But it can also be caused by blood cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia. It\u2019s best not to ignore a fever that can\u2019t be explained. Check with your doctor to find out what might be causing it and if anything needs to be done.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 3: WEIGHT LOSS WITHOUT TRYING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unexpected weight loss is a concern. Most of us don\u2019t lose weight easily. You may be expected to lose some weight from a stepped up exercise program or eating less because of a busy schedule. If a man loses more than 10% of his body weight in a short period of time such as a matter of weeks, it\u2019s time for a doctor visit.<\/p>\n

Doc will do a general examination; ask questions about diet and exercise and about the symptoms. Based on that information, doctor will decide what other tests are needed.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 4: FATIGUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fatigue is a vague symptom that could point to cancer in men. But a number of other problems could cause it as well. Like fever, fatigue can set in after the cancer has grown. But it may also happen early in cancers such as leukemia or with some colon or stomach cancers.<\/p>\n

If you often feel extremely tired and it doesn\u2019t get better with rest, check with the doc. He or she will evaluate it along with any other symptoms in order to determine what\u2019s causing it and what can be done.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 5: PERSISTENT COUGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coughs are expected, of course, with colds, the flu, and allergies. They are also sometimes a side effect of a medication. But a very prolonged cough, lasting more than three or four weeks, should not be ignored. That kind of cough warrants a doctor visit. It could be a symptom of cancer, or it could indicate some other problem such as chronic bronchitis or acid reflux.<\/p>\n

Of course, doc will question you, examine your throat, check your lungs, and especially if you are a smoker, maybe order X-rays. Once the reason for the cough is found, you and doctor will work out a treatment plan.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 6: INDIGESTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many men, especially as they get older think \u201cheart attack\u201d when they get bad indigestion, even if they\u2019ve just eaten and drunk their way through a day\u2019s viewing of cricket when the Windies are winning. But persistent indigestion could point to cancer in the esophagus, throat, or stomach and should be reported to your doctor. Doctor will do the usual, decide what tests are necessary and treat according to the results.<\/p>\n

CANCER SYMPTOM IN MEN NO 7: BLOOD WHERE IT SHOULDN\u2019T BE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whenever you see blood coming from a body part where you\u2019ve never seen it before, see a doctor. If you start coughing or spitting up blood, have blood in the bowel, or blood in the urine, it\u2019s time for a doctor visit.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a mistake to assume blood in the stool is simply from a hemorrhoid. It could be colon cancer!<\/p>\n

Doc will ask you questions about your symptoms. He or she may also order tests such as a colonoscopy to see up into your bowels, to identify any signs of cancer or pre-cancer or to identify what else might be causing the bleeding.<\/p>\n

See you next week.<\/p>\n

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