Every year, over 100 000 South Africans are told they have cancer. The good news is that in the last 20 years, survival rates for many common cancers have increased by 30%. About 66% of people who are told they have cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis.
Early detection of cancer leads to better outcomes, so it’s important to know the warning signs. With the help of experts, we’ve outlined some possible cancer signs you may miss or dismiss.
UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS
If you’re eating and exercising as usual but losing weight, see your GP, as unplanned weight loss can be a sign of stomach, bowel or