Marilyn Thipthorpe
Change in an existing mole or appearance of a new one: Skin cancer is tightly related to changes in moles, but these changes can also indicate breast cancer. In a study that lasted for 18 years and which included 89, 902 women, between the ages of 40-65 and over, scientists had taken note of all the moles each woman had before the study began. During the study, 5,956 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and the research showed that women with moles had a 13% risk of breast cancer than those who had no moles. Persistent cough and hoarse throat: When breast cancer reaches the lungs, persistent coughing and throat hoarseness develop. Statistically, in approximately 60-70% cases of cancer patients, the breast cancer spreads to the lungs. Irregular bladder or bowel movement: Women who suffer from breast cancer experience hormonal changes that cause drying of the urethra which leads to incontinence. This could result in leaking of urine during laughing, coughing, exercising, and even sneezing. Moreover, there is urgent need for urination, and the urination lasts longer than usually. Unexplained fatigue: This is a common symptom in many cancer types. Hence, if you still feel tired after a good night’s sleep, accompanied by depression and pain, it would be advisable to consult your physician as tiredness is not a result of exhaustion, but of chemical imbalance in the body caused by cancer. Unexplained back pain: Although every 8 in 10 people suffer from back pain, breast cancer can also be the cause for it. Usually, this pain involves pressure on the spine and ribs, as well as in the upper back. It may appear as if the pain comes from the bones which could actually indicate that the cancer has spread to the bones.