Today Cancer Research UK launched a new campaign to get us all to check regularly for the red flag signs of cancer. If it’s caught early enough there is a much better chance of finding a cure. The survival rate after all cancerous conditions is much greater now than in the past.Most people will now live 10 years or more after their cancer has been diagnosed. It is also thought that approximately 50% of people born in the 1960’s will experience some form of cancer. These are the signs to look for:
- Persistent cough or hoarseness – could indicate lung cancer
- A change in the appearance of a mole – could mean you’re suffering skin cancer
- A persistent change in bowel habits – could be a sign of bowel cancer
- A sore that does not heal – depends on where, a mouth ulcer could mean mouth cancer
- Persistent difficulty swallowing – can mean a person is suffering oesophageal cancer
- Unexplained weight loss – can indicate several types of cancer
- Persistent change in bladder habits – could be a sign of bladder cancer and prostate cancer in men
- An unexplained lump – can be a warning sign of many forms of the disease
- Persistent unexplained pain – depending on where, can denote many types of cancer
- Unexplained bleeding – depends where but can mean bowel, cervical or vulval cancer
If you have any of the above symptoms, get to your gp and check it out. The sooner any condition is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.
Diet is important for your health, and one of the best superfoods is garlic. It has been used for centuries across the world to treat a wide range of health conditions. If you don’t fancy the side effect of garlic breath, then make sure those close to you share some too!
Perhaps a little more appetising are berries. Research suggests that they have a powerful effect on the body and brain. Blueberries, could help ward off dementia, goji berries are good for the eyes and strawberries are beneficial for the oesophagus. Cranberries are good for the urinary tract and raspberries are great for your digestion. So grab a handful of berries and eat your way to good health!!
