Oral, cervical, or skin cancers
8.White patches inside mouth (leukoplakia)
Pre-cancerous condition linked to tobacco use
9.Changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, blood)
Colorectal cancer
10.Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
Esophageal or throat cancer
11.Persistent cough or hoarseness
Lung or thyroid cancer
12.Blood in urine or stool
Bladder, kidney, or colorectal cancer
13.Indigestion or trouble eating (long-term)
Stomach or esophageal cancer
14.Unusual bleeding (vaginal, post-menopausal, after sex)
Cervical, uterine, or endometrial cancer
15.Headaches that are new, severe, or worse in the morning
Brain tumor (rare, but worth checking)
🩺 Again: None of these mean you have cancer. But if any last more than 2–3 weeks, talk to your doctor.
✅ Who Is at Higher Risk?