8 cancer signs no man should ignore

{Many men ignore some of these cancer signs because they are also symptoms of other diseases. Men are also known for not taking their health too serious and this is a habit I hope most men change from.}

Here are 8 cancer signs no man should ignore.

{{1. NOTICEABLE CHANGES IN THE SKIN}}

According to statistics, men over 50 are twice as likely as women to develop and die from skin cancer. Visit a doctor if you notice a mole getting darker, larger or becoming the raised.

{{2. YOU CONSISTENTLY FIND IT DIFFICULT TO URINATE
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One of the early signs of prostrate cancer is consistent difficulty in urinating. Other signs you shouldn’t ignore include blood in your urine or semen or an unexplained erectile dysfunction.

{{3. CHRONIC HEADACHES}}

If you suddenly find yourself constantly battling with chronic headaches, it could be a sign of brain tumor. Brain tumor causes pain by pressing on nerves.

{{4. CHANGES IN YOUR TESTICLES}}

It’s important that men pay attention to their testicles. If you notice a change in the size of your testicles, you feel a lump or it feels swollen or extra heavy, please visit a doctor as it could be a warning sign of testicular cancer.

5. PERSISTENT STOMACH CRAMPS{{
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It’s normal to have stomach cramps once in a while but you should see a doctor if you notice persistent stomach cramps as it could be a warning sign of leukaemia, pancreatic, liver or colorectal cancer.

{{6. SORES IN THE MOUTH THAT DOESN’T HEAL}}

Sores in the mouth that don’t heal, pain in the mouth that’s always there , swelling of the jaw can be a warning sign of mouth cancer. White or red patches on the gum or tongue shouldn’t be ignored too.

{{7. CHRONIC COUGH}}

If you find yourself having a cough that lasts for weeks, it’s very important you see a doctor as that could be an early sign of lung cancer.

{{8. BLOOD IN YOUR STOOL}}

Never dismiss blood in a stool as something normal as it could be a warning sign of colon cancer.