It exists more than 200 possible symptoms of cancer, but experts say some are easier to miss than others. They pointed out that three of them they can also appear on the face, and these are among the most frequently neglected symptoms. , they point out that in the fight against cancer, early detection is crucial to improve the chances of survival.
Lung cancer is one of the conditions in which some symptoms may go completely unnoticed. Therefore, experts drew attention to several symptoms that they appear on the face and most likely people ignore them. “Some patients with lung cancer they report noticing swelling or redness in the face“, they stated.
This can occur because small cell lung tumors often block blood vessels in the chest, leading to restricted blood flow from the head and face. Such changes are considered a common symptom of lung cancer, although they may be associated with other types of cancer.
Symptoms of lung cancer can also appear on the face.
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This form of cancer it tends to grow very slowlywhile it can develop in different parts of the body. they explain that These growths, also known as neuroendocrine tumors, usually start in the digestive systemincluding the stomach, cecum, small and large intestine, rectum or even in the lungs.
Carcinoid tumors often they have no symptoms, and many times they appear only when the disease is in an advanced stage. However, they can produce a release hormones into your body that cause symptoms such as diarrhea or reddening of the skin. Research suggests that facial flushing is a consequence of carcinoid syndrome, which is caused by an excess of hormone-like substances released into the bloodstream.
Carcinoid tumors often have no symptoms.
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Squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, can change the appearance of the face. Usually this tumor occurs on the parts of the face that are most exposed to the sun. According to experts, it is most often the scalp, backs of hands, ears and lips, well it can appear anywhere on the body, including the mouth, feet or genitals. When squamous cell carcinoma of the skin occurs in people with darker skin, it tends to appear more in places that are not exposed to the sun.
Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin include:
- A firm bump on the skin called a nodule that it can be the same color as the skin or look completely different. Depending on the color of the skin has a pink, red, black or brown tint.
- New a sore or raised area on an old scar.
- Rough, scaly a spot on the lips that can become an open sore.
- Ulcer or rough stain inside the mouth.
- Elevated spot or wart on/in the anus or genitals.
What to watch out for with skin cancer?
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