Wednesday, November 1, 2006

Know the 10 warning signals of CANCER

Ø 1A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds.

Ø 2Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation.

Ø 3A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which

may or may not be associated with pain.

Ø 4Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.

Ø 5Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a

duration of 2-3 months.

Ø 6Obvious change in in size or texture in a wart or mole.

Ø 7Non smokers' cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers' cough that becomes intense.

Ø 8Unexplained tiredness and /or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months.

Ø 9Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen.

Ø 10 Unexplained fever.

EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER CAN SAVE LIVES

REDUCE CANCER RISK, ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

NCI

CANCER

HOSPITAL

NCI

Cancer

Hospital

is owned by Asiaprise Biotech Sdn Bhd (335715-T), a member of TH Group Berhad. Contact phone: 06-8500 999. Website: www.nci.com.my. Email: enquiry@nci.com.my

(Formerly known as Nilai Cancer Institute)

BASED ON THE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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