Take a look at the following general symptoms of cancer:

1. Loss of appetite.

This is one of the earliest and most common cancer symptoms. Later on, it may lead to weight loss. This is also a normal body response when a cancer patient undergoes many treatments.

2. Loss of memory.

During treatments, a cancer patient may suffer memory loss. This may be after-effects of the treatment or it can also be caused by the disease itself.

The length of time that the memory is lost may vary with every patient and it also depends on the treatment method used on the cancer patient.

3. Abnormal bowel movement.

This may include constipation or diarrhea. Any change in the bowel movement that is causing discomfort may be a symptom of rectal cancer.

4. Blood in the stool.

Although there are several reasons why there would be a spot of blood incorporated in the stool, it is better to consult a doctor as soon as this occurs. Hemorrhoids may also cause this, but it can be a cancer symptom.

5. Wheezing and persistent cough.

If this is combined with other symptoms like blood in the saliva, an ache in the chest that does not go away and lung congestion, these can indicate lung, head or neck cancer.

6. Anemia.

Anemia may be a symptom of cancer of the blood or leukemia. Anemia occurs when there is a lack of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

A few of the effects of anemia are lack of breath and being overly lethargic. Just like some of the other cancer symptoms, anemia may be a direct effect of treatment on cancer patients.

In addition, a person can feel pain in the joints of the bones, paleness, bruising and bleeding.

7. Discharge from the breasts.

Breast cancer may include the following symptoms: a lump on the breast, unusual nipple discharge and a change in skin color.

Some discharge from the breast is quite normal but when you see that it is stained with blood or it is clear and sticky, then consult your doctor because these may be symptoms of breast cancer.

As soon as any of the above symptoms are exhibited by an individual, consult a medical professional.