The Appearance of a New Mole

Melanoma moles often appear in areas of the body that are most often exposed to the sun. These areas can include your back, legs, arms, and face. While cancerous moles vary in appearance, it’s important to take time to evaluate a new mole just in case.

There are multiple ways to spot a warning sign of melanoma, like the shape of the mole…

Asymmetrical Shape

One of the best ways to identify a melanoma mole is by its shape. When doing a self-assessment, look for moles with irregular and asymmetrical shapes. The mole will have two opposite-looking halves, which is a tale-tale sign that this is a melanoma mole.

Another clear symptom of melanoma is the appearance of the mole’s border…

Irregular Border

More often than not, moles with unusual borders are clear signs of melanoma. These borders typically appear to be notched or scalloped, which are all characteristics of melanomas. If you notice that you have this symptom, contact your doctor.

The color of moles can also determine whether or not it’s melanoma as well…

Changes in Color

If you notice that a mole on your body begins to change color, or has an uneven distribution of color, this may be a sign of melanoma. Growths that have many colors often indicate skin cancer, so it’s crucial that you see your physician once spotted.

Melanoma can also be indicated by its size…

Diameter

The size of the mole is a clear way to tell if you might have melanoma. If a new growth in a mole is larger than 1/4 inch, it should not be ignored. Moles of this size often link to skin cancer, so it’s important that you seek treatment.

While some moles may seem insignificant at first, it’s important to monitor them as they may change over time…

Changes in the Mole

Notice a change in a mole on your boy? Moles that evolve over time may be a symptom of melanoma. Whether the mole grows in size or changes color or shape, it’s important to check in every so often.

Along with changes in appearance, moles may also begin to develop other symptoms alongside them, like itchiness or bleeding.

While melanoma can affect how moles grow on your skin, it can also affect how you feel…

Extreme Fatigue

As with any skin cancer, melanoma can cause you to feel fatigued for long periods of time. This is due to the fact that cancer cells use your body’s nutrients to grow and advance, so the nutrients aren’t there to replenish your body.

Especially because melanoma is one of the most serious skin cancers, this fatigue can be more extreme than usual.

Along with being tired, melanoma can affect your eyes and skin…

Jaundice

If you’re experiencing yellowing of the eyes or skin, you might have jaundice, which is a symptom of melanoma. This typically only occurs in advanced melanoma, meaning it’s crucial that you seek medical help if you’re experiencing this symptom.

Sometimes, melanoma can spread to the lungs…

Coughing

In advanced melanoma, it’s not uncommon for cancer to spread to the lungs. If this happens, a frequent cough will likely develop that might feel like it won’t go away. In this case, contact your doctor, as this is a sign of melanoma in its later stages.

Melanoma can also show up in your liver…

Indigestion

If melanoma shows up in your liver, it’s likely to cause indigestion. This is one of the main signs melanoma has spread, making it a symptom that should not be ignored. You may also notice abdominal pain or swelling along with indigestion if the melanoma has spread to your liver.

Lip or Mouth Sores That Don’t Heal

One of the earliest signs of mouth cancer is a lip or mouth sore that seems to not want to heal. If a couple of weeks pass without a mouth ulcer healing, this is a serious sign of mouth cancer that should not be ignored.

Especially if the sore gets worse, visit your doctor immediately to assess the possibility of mouth cancer. These lesions can be painful and gradually become thicker, making it important to catch them early.

Difficulty Swallowing

In oral cancer, patients often experience dysphagia, meaning it becomes harder for your body to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Dysphagia is often linked to underlying diseases, such as oral cancer. If you’ve recently had trouble swallowing, this is a sign of mouth cancer that you should bring up to your doctor.

This next symptom is one of the more serious signs of mouth cancer…

Loose Teeth

Your childhood isn’t the only time you may experience loose teeth. In fact, oral cancer patients can experience loose teeth in the later stages of cancer. This is a more unusual symptom, making it important that you have the condition investigated as soon as possible.

The next symptom of mouth cancer may come as a surprise to you…

Bad Breath

If you’ve noticed that you’ve recently had persistent bad breath, you may need more than a breath mint. While persistent bad breath can be linked to numerous medical conditions, one of the possibilities is mouth cancer. Especially if your bad breath is combined with other symptoms, seek medical help for a potential diagnosis.

Mouth cancer can also cause noticeable symptoms in the jaw…

Swelling and Pain in the Jaw

Jaw pain is can often be caused by the overlapping of oral cancer and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), or the imbalance of your jaw’s joints. While the pain can derive solely from oral cancer, it’s one of the more rare symptoms. If you experience this symptom, be sure to see your doctor, as it can be a sign of both oral cancer and TMJ.

The next sign of mouth cancer may cause you to think twice next time you have this symptom…

Sore Throat

Along with difficulty swallowing, oral cancer patients may also experience a sore throat. While this may just be a typical sore throat, it can also be a sign that mouth cancer has spread to the lymph nodes of the neck. Any cancer has the potential to spread to any other part of the body, making this a symptom that should not be ignored.

More often than not, mouth cancer can affect how you sound and not just how you feel…

Hoarse Voice

A hoarse voice can be caused by a cold or sinus infection as well as using your voice too much, but it can also be triggered by more serious conditions, like mouth cancer. When mouth cancer spreads to your lymph nodes, it can cause hoarseness of a change in the voice.

If you notice hoarseness in your voice, see your healthcare provider right away, as mouth cancer can be found at a very early stage with this symptom.

The last sign of mouth cancer is one of the most common symptoms…

Bleeding in the Mouth

Mouth bleeding can often be linked to oral cancer, but you shouldn’t immediately assume the worst. Bleeding from the mouth can also be caused by brushing or flossing. Still, it’s important to take it seriously, especially if you notice you have other symptoms of mouth cancer.

Mouth Pain

If you’ve been feeling pain in your mouth that won’t go away, this can be a sign of mouth cancer. Typically, mouth cancer rarely causes pain in the early stages, making it extra important that you see your doctor if you’re experiencing oral pain.

Your mouth isn’t the only area that can experience pain with mouth cancer…

Ear Pain

While this next symptom is rare, it’s important to look out for. The pain caused by mouth cancer may spread to the jaw and cheeks, causing a feeling of fullness in the ear. This is far from a pleasant feeling, making it crucial to get it checked out as soon as possible.

Mouth cancer can also make basic functions of the mouth difficult…

1. Stomach Pain

As you may have guessed, stomach cancer and stomach pain often go hand-in-hand. When a build-up of cancerous cells takes over your stomach lining, a tumour is eventually formed. This tumour often causes a full, swollen feeling, or in rarer cases, a sharp and stabbing pain.

While this symptom isn’t an early sign of stomach cancer, it’s certainly one that shouldn’t be ignored. That being said, make an appointment with your doctor if you experience noticeable stomach pain that doesn’t seem to go away.

The next symptom is one of the earliest signs of stomach cancer…

2. Bloating After Eating

While stomach cancer typically goes undetected for years before warranting diagnostic testing, bloating is one of the earliest symptoms associated with the disease. Patients usually bloat with this type of cancer because of the amount of fluid that builds up in the abdomen over time.

Another early symptom of stomach cancer can make eating a difficult task…

3. Difficulty Swallowing

More often than not, stomach cancer patients experience difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia. This can happen before, during, or after treatment, and is caused by the location of the tumor in the stomach.

With stomach cancer, it can take longer to chew and swallow, coughing or choking can occur while eating or drinking, and food may stick in your mouth or throat like a ball.

Since eating is often a less enjoyable process with stomach cancer, this can lead to unintentional weight loss…

4. Unintentional Weight Loss

No matter the type of cancer, patients typically experience unintentional weight loss due to anxiety, depression, difficulty swallowing, or a loss of appetite. If you notice a drastic change in your diet or your weight, visit your doctor, as this is a sign of an underlying illness.

This next symptom is something you may be able to detect early…

5. Blood in Stool

While stomach cancer is one of the less common causes of blood in stool, it is something you should take seriously. Blood in the stool can be caused by anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and many other issues, making it important to seek immediate medical attention.

This next symptom is common among all types of cancer patients…

6. Nausea

Nausea can be linked to numerous causes, one of them being stomach cancer. Nausea is typically linked to the side effects of cancer treatment, but it can be an early sign that links to cancer. A tumor in some part of the bowel, for instance, could lead to nausea.

The next symptom is typically a result of nausea…

7. Vomiting

Nausea can often cause vomiting due to the lining of the stomach being inflamed and irritated. When there is a build-up of cancerous cells within the stomach, it’s likely for stomach cancer patients to experience vomiting regularly. Especially after treatment like chemotherapy, vomiting is bound to happen.

After vomiting, this next side effect often develops…

8. Heartburn

Along with indigestion, heartburn is often a side effect of stomach cancer. While this symptom isn’t extremely common among patients, it is something to look out for. Especially if your heartburn has become more frequent and severe, see your doctor.

Some symptoms of stomach cancer are more visually noticeable than others…

9. Jaundice

Jaundice can be marked by the yellowing o the skin as well as the whites of the eyes. This condition is typically caused by too much bilirubin in your blood, which is a yellow-orange substance. Jaundice usually only appears when cancer spreads to the liver of bile ducts, which causes the bilirubin level in the blood to increase.

Stomach cancer can use up a lot of your energy, as shown by this next symptom…

10. Consistent Fatigue

If you’ve recently been fatigued for more than a few days or weeks, it’s often something to be concerned about. While fatigue can be caused by numerous factors, fatigue related to stomach cancer is due to blood loss. This blood loss, typically in stool, causes anemia.

Anemia causes an iron deficiency, leaving patients tired and short of breath. If you’ve noticed a dramatic change in your energy levels for an extended period of time, seek medical help, as this is a sign of stomach cancer.

1. Unusual Vaginal Bleeding

One of the earliest signs of uterine cancer is unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, or discharge. Whether your period flow is heavier than usual or later than usual, the bleeding will be different than usual, which can be a symptom of uterine cancer.

It’s also possible that you experience unusual discharge without signs of blood. Either way, this is an important symptom that should not be ignored.

This next symptom of uterine cancer is often one of the first ones patients notice…

2. Painful Urination

A common symptom of uterine cancer is difficult or painful urination. While this is normally a sign of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), it’s also a possible symptom of urine cancer. Either way, it’s hard to know for sure unless you speak to your physician.

This symptom isn’t the only painful sign of uterine cancer…

3. Pain in the Pelvic Area

More often than not, uterine cancer patients experience feelings of pain or cramping in the pelvic area. This pain is due to the tumor blocking the cervical canal, keeping the blood from being expelled. This pain is often described as a feeling of fullness, and can also be experienced in your lower abdomen.

Uterine cancer not only affects your body but also your lifestyle…

4. Painful Intercourse

When you have uterine cancer, your sex life can be dramatically affected, as intercourse can become painful. More often than not, uterine cancer requires your ovaries to be removed. The ovaries produce female hormones that work to keep vaginal tissue moist and flexible, meaning intercourse becomes painful.

The next symptom of uterine cancer is often unexpected…

5. Vaginal Bleeding After Menopause

While postmenopausal bleeding has various causes, uterine cancer is one of the most serious conditions. Although this only happens in a small number of cases, this symptom must be taken seriously. If you experience even a small amount of bleeding after menopause, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can so you can rule out serious causes like cancer.

Uterine cancer can cause high amounts of stress, as seen by this next symptom…

6. Unintentional Weight Loss

When a patient is diagnosed with uterine cancer, the individual is bound to be stressed. With stress often comes a loss of appetite, which can lead to unintentional weight loss. Plus, uterine cancer can cause painful urination or bowel movements, which makes eating all the more unappealing.

If this symptom applies to you, be sure to contact your physician. Especially if you experience other symptoms with weight loss, it’s important to ensure everything in your body is working properly.

This next symptom often comes hand-in-hand with stress…

7. Fatigue

While fatigue is a common outcome of everyday stressors, it becomes concerning when it happens for an extended period of time. This symptom of uterine cancer is often paired with other symptoms like mood changes, joint pains, headaches, and more as the body works to fight off illness.

20. Wendy Williams – 50lbs.

Talk show host, Wendy Williams, admits that she’s tried a variety of diets and none has worked so far. That is until she learned how to control her portions and lost 50 pounds.

She is mastering the art of portion control combined with not eating meat and working out regularly. Williams has also changed her perspective about going to the gym – it’s no longer about losing weight but rather, staying fit and healthy.

19. Kirstie Alley – 50lbs.

Kirstie Alley shed a few digits from her waistline back in 2005 and began representing the Jenny Craig program. She did gain 30 pounds in the following years which motivated her to join a weight-loss program in April 2014.

Since then, Alley lost 50 pounds and joined fellow “Cheers” co-stars John Ratzenberger and George Wendt in a Jenny Craig commercial.

18. Rosie O’Donnell – 60lbs.

Doctors warned Rosie O’Donnell that if she wanted to reach old age, she needed to make changes in her lifestyle. Gladly, Rosie followed the doctors’ orders and decided to have a gastric sleeve surgery.

Not only did she get the procedure done in July 2013 but she also started following a strict diet and works out regularly. Before all these, she used to weigh 237 pounds. O’Donnell estimates that she has lost 60 pounds since her surgery.

17. Melissa McCarthy – 75lbs.

She slimmed down and started glowing up! Comedienne Melissa McCarthy is looking healthier and happier than ever before after shedding 75 pounds.

Her secret? A high protein and low carb diet mixed with foods rich in fiber. She frequently drinks green tea and rests a lot.

16. Chaz Bono – 85lbs.

Sonny Bono and Cher’s son, Chaz, managed to shed the extra pounds off after transitioning to a male, which gave him a positive look on his body. Chaz started working out and cut out grains from his diet.

Chaz then appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011 and managed to lose 40 pounds. A couple of years after that, he dropped 45 more.

15. Mo’Nique – 100lbs.

Mo’Nique is famous for being one of the funniest women in the biz but her health and weight hit a worrisome stage when she hit 300 pounds in 2012. Seeing this, she changed her diet completely and started hitting the gym regularly.

Mo’Nique’s workout is a combination of weightlifting, boxing, yoga, swimming and hiking. In 2016, she posted a picture of herself wearing a bathing suit to mark her 100-pound loss. She has since then used her social media accounts to document her journey and inspire other people to live a healthier life.

14. Seth Rogen

Up until today, there is no telling exactly how much weight Seth Rogen lost but the transformation is undeniable. He then found fame by playing an overweight pothead in movies such as “Knocked Up” and “Pineapple Express.” However, he wanted to branch out to other roles and in order to appear in “The Green Hornet,” he needed to lose a bit of weight.

With the help of celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak, and her 5-Factor Diet, he was able to lose weight in only nine months! It gets even better because Rogen did not stop there. He started producing his own movies and continued acting – all while maintaining his weight!

13. Dr. Dre – 50lbs.

Dr. Dre started out with a group called N.W.A. and later became one of the most influential people in the industry. Of course, with lots of money, come lots of food which is why in the earlier parts of 2000s, he weighed about 270 pounds.

He lost 50 pounds but according to Dr. Dre, losing weight got easier after he changed his diet and started working out regularly. His transformation was so intense that his brother, Warren G, got inspired and adopted his healthy lifestyle.

12. Gabourey Sidibe – 100lbs.

Gabourey Sidibe is famous for starring in “Precious,” in which her remarkable performance got her an Oscar nomination from. Despite her talent, Gabourey was bombarded with comments from the public for her looks and weight.

While it didn’t seem like it bothered Gabourey, she decided to start losing weight due to her own personal reasons which she chose to keep to herself. She also hasn’t given us an exact number but according to sources, the young actress lost more or less 100 pounds.

11. Khloe Kardashian – 40lbs.

Host of the show “Revenge Body,” Khloe Kardashian started her weight loss journey after divorcing NBA Player, Lamar Odom, in 2013. She started following a strict diet plan which canceled out all dairy products and started working out more often.

The reality star wakes up everyday at 5AM to work out and doesn’t have breakfast until 8AM. Khloe got a lot of negative comments from the public and used to be called as the “Fat Kardashian.” Of course, losing 40 pounds can also lead to losing the rude moni ker.

10. Jennifer Hudson – 80lbs.

Jennifer Hudson or commonly known as “JHud” is an Oscar-winning singer and actress. She is most famous for playing “Effie White” in the 2006 reprise of “Dreamgirls.”

After feeling insecure about her body and health, Hudson started her weightloss journey in 2010 and by 2014, she managed to lose 80 pounds. Her secret? “Out of sight, out of mind.”

9. Paula Deen – more than 40lbs.

As a TV Chef, Paula Deen became a household name for whipping up some delicious meals in front of cameras and casually tasting them for us. However, she noticed that her metabolism has slowed down and realized she needed to make a change in her lifestyle.

8. Drew Carey – 100lbs.

When the thought of not seeing his son grow up, Drew Carey made the decision to changing his eating habits by cutting down on carbs and eating in moderation.

“The Price is Right” host goes to the gym six times a week and does intense cardio at least twice a week. This routine helped him lose 100 pounds.

7. Roseanne Barr – 200lbs.

When Roseanne Barr’s weight reached over 350 pounds, she decided to make some changes by undergoing a gastric bypass surgery.

Sadly, the surgery was not enough for Roseanne so she started eating less and exercising a bit more. Sources say she walks at least 6,500 steps everyday. With all her efforts, Roseanne lost about 200 pounds.

6. Graham Elliot – 150lbs.

MasterChef judge, Graham Elliot, hit nearly 400 pounds in 2013 which concerned him a lot. He went on to have a sleeve gastrectomy and started to portion his meals. Graham also decided to give up some of his favorite dishes.

According to him, he grabs a fruit whenever he starts craving something sweet. After losing more than 150 pounds, Graham participated in his first-ever marathon.

5. Chaka Khan

Yvette Marie Stevens, also known as the iconic Chaka Khan, directed the spotlight on her in the 1970s after her funky singing performances. After getting diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, she decided to go on a weight loss journey.

Chaka Khan started fasting for a few months and decided to become a vegan. Now, she is healthier and looking better than ever!

4. Adam Richman – 70lbs.

Adam Richman, host to “Man vs. Food,” became known for devouring ginormous servings of food in record time. However, Richman decided to put that life in the past and has decided to trim down ever since.

Adam changed his lifestyle – hired a doctor, nutritionist, and started playing soccer regularly. In just 10 months, he already lost 70 pounds. To show his appreciation for his new bod, he decided to get on the cover of British Cosmopolitan naked and unafraid.

3. Snooki – 42lbs.

Nicole Polizzi or popularly known as “Snooki” is known for her feisty character and wild antics on “Jersey Shore.” Shortly after giving birth to her son, Lorenzo, in 2012, Snooki decided to get back in shape.

She also limited her daily calorie intake to 1,300 calories and started working out four days a week. All this effort helped her lose 22 pounds and according to her, breastfeeding helped a lot.

2. Rebel Wilson – 40lbs.

Rebel Wilson is famous for playing hilarious and overweight characters in movies. Best known as Fat Amy in the “Pitch Perfect” movies, Wilson admitted that she intentionally gained weight because she thinks it would help her succeed.

However, Rebel Wilson decided to start her weight loss journey in 2016. Everyone noticed the change in “Pitch Perfect 3.”

1. Adele

Despite her amazing voice and undeniable talent in singing, people just could not stop criticizing her weight. According to Adele, her aim is to make music and to entertain people.

Fans went wild after seeing first signs of her weight change. Although Adele doesn’t say much about her weight, she did reveal that she follows a Stirfood Diet and follows a customized workout plan created by Pete Geracimo.

1. An Inflamed Outer Ear

One of the first tell-tale signs of swimmer’s ear is redness of the outer ear. This inflammation may cause the outer ear canal to swell, and lymph nodes around the ear may become enlarged and irritable.

As the infection worsens, you may start to experience this next symptom…

2. An Inner Ear Itch

An itchy ear is one of the most common symptoms experienced by those with swimmer’s ear. While the urge to itch your ear might be intense, it’s important to avoid scratching or rubbing your ears during healing.

Surprisingly enough, this infection doesn’t only target your ear…

3. Swollen Neck Glands

It’s likely that someone with swimmer’s ear will experience pain within the ear lobe, but sometimes, this pain spreads down to the neck. This typically only happens in severe cases of the infection, but it’s still crucial that you watch out for this symptom.

This infection can affect your life on a day-to-day basis, and not just because of the pain…

4. Muffled Hearing

If you’ve recently noticed a change in your hearing, this is an important symptom to watch out for in regards to swimmer’s ear. This is a temporary symptom but can be long-term if not treated promptly.

While the next symptom of swimmer’s ear is less common, it’s definitely one you’ll want to look out for…

5. Slight Fever

Swimmer’s ear, as well as plenty of other ear infections, can often result in a low-grade fever. If your body temperature falls between 100.4 and 102.2 degrees with swimmer’s ear, it’s important to contact your doctor to seek treatment immediately. This symptom is less common, but still should be taken seriously.

While you may physically feel many of the symptoms associated with swimmer’s ear, there are some symptoms you can see…

6. A Pus-Filled Ear

When you have swimmer’s ear, pus often drains from your ear. This cloudy or fluid pus may appear to be yellow or yellow-green, and can often disperse an unpleasant smell.

In order to take care of this symptom, be sure to avoid soaking your ear, swimming, or using earbud phones. The pus should subside in about 2 or 3 days.

7. A Clogged Feeling in the Ear

Due to a build-up of water, swimmer’s ear can cause your ear to feel full or clogged. In order to relieve this feeling, there are several at-home remedies you can try for relief. These include jiggling your earlobe, lying on your side for a few minutes, using a blow dryer, and using hydrogen peroxide eardrops.

More often than not, a buzzing or humming sound develops from a clogged ear…

8. Noises in the Ear

The buzzing or humming sounds that come with swimmer’s ear can be one of the most annoying symptoms. This is often a result of tinnitus, which stems from the infection of the ear canal. With proper treatment, the unwanted sound in your ear will go away within 7 to 10 days.

Open Sores

Basal cell carcinomas often appear as open sores with either oozing or crusted areas. These areas tend to heal and come back, or just not heal at all. More often than not, people who have a sore or cut from shaving that won’t heal end up being diagnosed with basal cell cancer, which shows just how common this skin cancer is.

The next symptom is one of the most common signs of basal cell cancer…

Itchy Skin

A clear, common sign of basal cell cancer appears within raised reddish patches that itch. If you feel constantly irritated by a growth that won’t stop itching, this is a symptom you should not ignore. See your doctor for a possible diagnosis and treatment.

Sometimes, it’s easy to confuse a basal cell carcinoma with eczema…

Carcinoma with Scar-Like Features

The first sign that a new growth might be a basal cell carcinoma is that it is flat, firm, and looks similar to a scar. These growths often look like shiny pink or red patches that are slightly scaly. Similar to a scar, these carcinomas are fragile and can bleed easily if irritated.

If you’re worried about a newly-formed growth, contact your doctor, as they can help clarify whether or not it’s something to be concerned about.

Basal cell cancer can also form in open sores, which may or may not heal…

A Rash-Like Appearance

Basal cell cancer can appear in areas of red or patchy skin that look like eczema. Because the appearance is so similar to eczema, it’s crucial to speak with your doctor to properly identify this skin condition.

This common skin cancer can also effect your energy levels on a day-to-day basis…

Fatigue

As with all forms of cancer, basal cell cancer can make you feel fatigued. This is because your body is working hard to fight against infection, which requires usage of most of the energy within your system. As a result, this can make you feel extremely tired.

While fatigue is a symptom of numerous diseases, it’s important to reach out to a healthcare professional if you experience it. They’ll be able to give you a proper diagnosis if needed.

1. Jaundice

One of the earliest signs of liver cancer is jaundice, which can be characterized by the yellowing of the eyes or skin. When cells in the liver are subject to damage, the level of bilirubin in the blood is increased.

Bilirubin is a brownish-yellow substance found in bile, which is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Once the level of bilirubin in the blood increases, jaundice is formed.

Liver cancer can not only affect how you look, but it can also affect how you feel…

2. Consistent Fatigue

While fatigue doesn’t necessarily have to be caused by an underlying disease, it is an early symptom of liver cancer that you should look out for. Fatigue can be categorized by feeling chronic tiredness, muscle weakness, slowed reflexes, and irritability.

If you’ve been noticeably and consistently fatigued as of late, contact your doctor, as they can help figure out a possible diagnosis as well as treatment options. Especially if your fatigue is paired with other symptoms of liver cancer, seek medical help immediately.

This next symptom and fatigue typically go hand-in-hand…

3. Loss of Appetite

Your liver plays a key role in your digestive system, so when it’s damaged, loss of appetite typically follows. Plus, most forms of cancer can affect how the body recognizes that it’s hungry, making food seem unappealing more often.

When a liver cancer patient loses their appetite, unintentional weight loss can begin…

4. Weight Loss

More often than not, liver cancer patients will lose weight without trying. This is due to a common loss of appetite as mentioned above, but might also be caused by an increase of cytokines within your system. Unintentional weight loss is concerning no matter the cause, making it important to see your doctor immediately.

Liver cancer can also cause pain within several areas of the body…

5. Upper Abdominal Pain and Swelling

It’s common for liver patients to experience a dull, throbbing sensation in the upper abdomen. In worse cases, this pain can feel like a stabbing sensation that can cause shortness of breath.

This pain is often attributed to the sensory nerves in the outer covering of the liver being damaged by tumors, thus causing pain. If you’re experiencing upper abdomen pain for longer than two weeks, contact your doctor as soon as possible, as this is a sign of liver cancer.

This next symptom is often a tell-tale sign of liver cancer…

6. Nausea or Vomiting

Patients with liver cancer, or most cancer in general, often experience nausea and vomiting. This is often caused by the hormones that some liver tumors produce that act on organs surrounding organs other than the liver.

These hormones can cause high blood calcium levels, which often results in nausea, vomiting, or general feelings of weakness. While nausea and vomiting can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, it’s important to see your doctor if these symptoms persist.

The next symptom is often closely associated with liver cancer…

7. White, Chalky Stools

Liver cancer often causes white, chalky stools, which suggests that your body has a lack of bile. Bile is a fluid that’s produced and released by the liver and it’s essential for proper digestion. When there’s a lack of bile in your system, your stools are directly affected.

1. Pain in the Front of the Neck

One of the earliest and most obvious symptoms of thyroid cancer is pain within the front of the neck. This pain is typically caused by a swollen or inflamed thyroid gland. In rare cases, this pain could spread to the jaw or ears.

If your thyroid feels tender to the touch and you have discomfort when swallowing or turning your head, it’s a good idea to reach out to your doctor. Especially if the pain lasts for weeks or even months, be sure to seek professional help immediately.

This symptom isn’t the only effect of thyroid cancer in the neck…

2. A Lump in the Neck

While lumps in the thyroid are common and usually benign, it’s still an important symptom that should not be ignored. If you find that you have swelling in the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple, this is a sign that your thyroid isn’t functioning properly.

As a result of this swelling, you may feel a tightness in the throat area. In order to check your thyroid, be sure to check for bulges or protrusions when you swallow. If you see any, see your doctor immediately.

When you experience tightness in your throat, you may also experience trouble breathing…

3. Trouble Breathing

If you find that your throat feels swollen, it’s likely that your breathing will become unsteady. This is because your enlarged thyroid gland can press on or block airways, making it harder to breathe. If this symptom applies to you, see a doctor immediately, as this is an early sign of thyroid cancer.

Along with difficulty breathing, an enlarged thyroid gland may make it hard to swallow as well…

4. Difficulty Swallowing

Thyroid enlargement often causes trouble swallowing, as the gland can directly compress your body’s swallowing organs. As a result, this can also make you feel like there is something stuck in your throat. This symptom is a tell-tale sign that there is a problem with your thyroid, making it important that you speak with your doctor.

Not only can thyroid cancer affect how you feel, but it can also change how you sound…

5. Vocal Changes

If your thyroid isn’t working properly, you may experience notable voice changes like a lower voice, roughness, reduced range, or even vocal fatigue. This is because when your thyroid hormone levels are dramatically reduced, your vocal folds develop a thickening of the vibrating layer, called myxedema.

While a hoarse voice doesn’t necessarily immediately link to thyroid cancer, it’s a good idea to contact your physician if you experience other symptoms along with it.

This next symptom of thyroid cancer can also lead to a hoarse voice…

6. Chronic Cough

When your thyroid gland gets larger, your throat may become irritated, resulting in a cough. This isn’t just any normal cough, though, as it may feel like it just won’t go away. If this applies to you, be sure to keep an eye out for other symptoms of thyroid cancer, as this can be a clear warning sign of thyroid cancer.

Thyroid cancer can also lead to frequent changes in emotions, too…

7. Mood Issues

While thyroid issues can lead to physical symptoms, they can also lead to mood issues. The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones within the body, and when it’s not functioning properly, you may experience frequent emotional changes.

If you often experience unstable emotions of anger, sadness, frustration, or what seems like mania, it’s a good idea to contact your doctor. This is more common in females, but can also occur within males as well.

This next symptom of thyroid cancer may come as a surprise…

8. Unexpected Weight Loss

Your thyroid gland controls your body’s metabolism, meaning it can be the source of weight gain or weight loss because of the hormones it produces. When your thyroid isn’t working properly, your metabolism can accelerate, causing unintentional weight loss.

1. No Cognitive Decline

In the first of the seven stages of dementia, patients typically don’t portray any signs or symptoms of the condition. Scans of the brain may show signs of change, but they’re usually pretty insignificant. That being said, this first stage is usually not noticed by patients, unless they undergo imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) scan.

As time progresses, patients may start to show very mild signs of dementia…

2. Very Mild Cognitive Decline

The second stage of dementia often goes unnoticed by people around the patient, as its symptoms are typical signs of the aging process. These symptoms can include struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word, as well as misplacing objects.

Stage three of dementia is often associated with more serious symptoms…

3. Mild Cognitive Decline

If you or your loved one starts to display symptoms of short-term memory loss, this might be a sign of the third stage of dementia. Short-term memory loss can be spotted by overall forgetfulness, such as forgetting what was just read or the names of new acquaintances.

Plus, a patient in the third stage of dementia may experience difficulty making plans of staying organized. The habit of misplacing and losing things often becomes more frequent as well.

The fourth stage of dementia is when symptoms of dementia really start to shine through…

4. Moderate Cognitive Decline

A patient in the fourth stage of dementia often displays symptoms that are noticeable by those around them. These symptoms typically include the patient starting to lose interest in their passions, having difficulty calculating simple expenses, and often becoming disoriented to time and place.

During the fourth stage, a diagnosis of dementia is likely to be made, as the signs of dementia are much clearer compared to earlier stages in the cycle.

In the next stage of dementia, patients often start having to rely more heavily on the help of others around them…

5. Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline

Stage five of dementia can be characterized by your loved one forgetting details about their personal life such as their address, phone number, or even where they went to school. In addition, stage five dementia patients may forget how to bathe or choose and wear clothes.

The next stage of dementia causes more severe side effects…

6. Severe Cognitive Decline

The sixth stage of dementia is one of the most heartbreaking stages for a patient to go through, as they often fail to remember the names of loved ones. This is due to the severe confusion and anxiety brought upon by the worsening cognitive impairment of dementia.

In this stage, the patient may need assistance in basic everyday tasks, like going to the bathroom.

The next stage of dementia is the final stage, where symptoms of the psychological illness become very severe…

7. Very Severe Cognitive Decline

The last and final stage of dementia is devastating for loved ones to witness. The seventh stage causes patients to become completely dependent on others to carry out basic activities like walking, eating, drinking, and even sitting. Their speech is also dramatically affected, as the patient can struggle with their words.