15 SYMPTOMS OF CANCER THAT MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD NOT IGNORE
By Robin Turner
With ovarian cancer awareness month coming to a close and breast cancer awareness coming soon, this is the season of a host of races, runs and walks to find a cure for various forms of cancer. I have been wearing the color teal all month in support of a dear friend who is fighting ovarian cancer. I, myself, am a one-year breast cancer survivor and I am compelled to help others either avoid cancer altogether or know the warning signs so that it can be detected early enough to be effectively treated.
In my research on cancer prevention, I found two separate articles on WebMD.com outlining the symptoms that men and women should not ignore. I thought it would be helpful to have the warning signs for both men and women available in one place to make it easy to remember, so I took it upon myself to make the following chart. Many of the warning signs listed below are very common and alone should not cause alarm, but when symptoms persists and do not get better over time, they should not be ignored. Seek medical advice immediately.
I am not a medical professional. The information posted below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the possible warning signs. It is meant to help increase your knowledge and help you to be proactive in detecting cancer early. The first steps in fighting cancer are knowing your family history, knowing the warning signs and then not ignoring them. When found early, cancer is more treatable. Take a look at the list below and talk to your doctor about anything that may be concerning you.
Robin Writes 
Thank you for sharing your journey linesister. May God bless and keep you, ALL the survivors and the doctors searching for a cure. Sylnovia
Thank you Sylnovia! It was a rough journey, but I got through it with God’s help and the support of my family and friends! I appreciate your support more than you know, linesister. Take care. Love you!
I am so proud of you for actually starting your blog and defining PINK for a Purpose!!! Love you! Lisa
Thank you Lisa! It’s taken me a long time to get serious and commit the time to do it. I started my first blog in 2011 and abandoned it. I hope to do better this time. Pray for me. I love you!!
Congratulations on your blog. I actually read “every word!” I could feel you passion, energy and commitment to getting information about cancer disseminated. Great blog and I am an eager follower.
Thank you Patricia! As the blog evolves I hope to share fiction, as well as, non-fiction. I truly appreciate your encouragement as a writer. I appreciate you following the blog and I look forward to sharing more!