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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

10 Cancer Symptoms that Women Need to Know

Thursday October 23, 2008
As women, we can have many symptoms associated with cancer that are different from what men may experience. As you're reading this list, remember that these symptoms also frequently occur for various reasons besides having cancer. Make sure to consult your physician anytime you experience these symptoms.

The Women's Health Symptoms Guide can help you determine what symptoms are associated with various diseases and conditions that affect women.

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November 14, 2008 at 10:55 am
(1) Suzy says:

Lately, I’ve been feeling that I have developed cancer, somewhere in my body. I read the symptoms that women need to know, and I answered Y to: Pelvic pain, lower back pain, persistant stomach upset, unintentional weight loss and fatigue. I’ve had 2 CBC blood test.. (CBC = Complete Blood Count.) I would say each blood test, is about 4 months apart. My husband has been great, trying to be
supportive, and also told me that if I did have cancer, it would,
definitely show up in a blood test. We asked my doctor that same question, and he did agree with the fact cancer would be seen in a blood test. However, I don’t care about blood tests too much. I know what symptoms I’ve been experiencing and I don’t like how many I actually answered yes to. I do experience paranoia, as did my mother, and her mother. So I assume it is hereditary. Oh well. Life can suck sometimes!

December 11, 2008 at 11:03 am
(2) red says:

Suzy, you know your body better than anyone else so don’t settle for “you are ok”.

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