A lot of claims of cancer cure secrets put patients and carers into a lot of confusion. The danger signals of cancer are:

Tumor or Swelling. This is always a danger sign. Any swelling of the tissues anywhere in the body should always be looked on with suspicion. Even a goiter, which is an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck, may become malignant at some time or other. If there is any doubt, one should see a good surgeon.

Loss of Weight. Any loss of weight can be serious. This should always be thoroughly investigated, particularly in older people. Sometimes the loss of weight occurs so slowly that it is hardly noticed. There may be some good reasons for this. But whatever the cause, some record of a person's weight should always be kept, preferably in your doctor's office.

Difficult Swallowing. Most of us have no difficulty in swallowing. In fact, we might be much better off if we had less capacity. But when a person suddenly experiences difficulty in swallowing, it is time to something about the condition. The trouble may not be due to cancer. But what ever the cause, it should be corrected.

Warts and Moles. Moles and blemishes are exceedingly common. Many people also have warts. These are hard, dry growths in the skin. They come and go without any obvious cause. Usually they are perfectly harmless. But any sudden change in the appearance of a wart or mole should be reported to your doctor at one.

Change of Color. This is another cause for concern. It could be due to slowly developing anemia, arising from something depressing the normal functions of the bone marrow. Cancel will sometimes produce these changes. So will other serious types of illness. Once should have a complete examination, as well as a blood count, urinalysis, and whatever X-rays may be indicated.

Unusual Bleeding or Discharge. Certain discharges are perfectly normal within the body. They are necessary for the health of the whole system. But any unusual discharge or bleeding should be looked upon with strong suspicion. This could arise from cancer. Such conditions should be given a most thorough investigation.