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Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Strong pain in your breast might be because there is something serious. Noticing such sort of symptoms at early stages can help you avoid further complications like fighting cancer at the last stage. In addition to the breast lump and pain, there are numerous other signs and symptoms that are associated with breast cancer. Though breast cancer normally does not show symptoms at the initial stage, timely detection can twirl the tale of breast cancer into a strong survivor’s story. Therefore, gaining some knowledge on them can help you allay the threat of losing your life. Here, let’s have a glimpse at different signs and symptoms of breast cancer: Nipple Discharge A patient with breast cancer may feel discharge from the nipple. The discharge can be thick or thin and can also vary in color such as red, yellow, green or milky. Variations in the texture of the skin Due to breast cancer, skin cells can go through inflammation and changes, resulting in texture changes. Textur...

Signs and Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is a condition that begins with nose, throat, sinuses or mouth. It occurs in the cells that line the surfaces of these body parts. There are different types of  head and neck cancer treatments , each having different symptoms. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of head and neck cancer Oral Cavity Cancer: This is a condition which affects the lips and the inside of the mouth including gums, the inside of your cheeks etc. The symptoms of this condition include red or white patches in the mouth, gums and tongue. The condition can also cause swelling in the jaw, bleeding or pain in the mouth. Pharynx Cancer Another name of the throat is pharynx which includes your tonsils, the back of the tongue, soft palate etc. The symptoms of cancer of the pharynx are: Having problems in breathing Painful swallowing Neck or throat pain Pain in the ear Larynx Cancer Larynx is known as the voice box and is responsible for holding your vocal cords a...