CANCER-THE ULTIMATE FAILURE OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The ultimate failure of the immune system. Whether cancer is fatal or not depends on what type of cancer it is, how soon it is detected and other factors.
Signs and Symptoms: depend on where the cancer is. The first signs and symptoms of a cancer may be fatigue, weakness, lethargy, depression, irritability, vague behavioral changes, loss of appetite, a persistent cough and other general problems.
Lung cancer may cause no symptoms for a long time. If the bronchial tubes, rather than the lungs themselves, are involved, an irritating type of cough may be experienced.
Stomach cancer may produce no symptoms, or there may be abdominal pains mimicking the pain of gastritis or an ulcer. There may be diarrhea, constipation, vague or severe abdominal pain. Blood may appear in the stool, or the stool may appear black in color (depending on where the bleeding is).
Colo-rectal cancer may produce no symptoms until the advanced stages. There may be rectal bleeding (pay attention to any blood in the stool). There may also be a change in bowel habits. The stool may become like “squeezed toothpaste.” There may be vague abdominal pains, and, at times, pain upon bending forward.
Ovarian cancer can produce a feeling of “fullness” in the abdomen, and clothes seem a little tighter. Vague to severe pains in the lower abdomen and pelvic area may also occur.
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March 10, 2010
Cancer-The Ultimate Failure Of The Immune System
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