‘Silent cancer is a term used to describe cancers that either do not show any noticeable early symptoms, or whose early symptoms can be mild and overlap with other less severe conditions,’ says Dr Ahmed El-Modir, consultant oncologist at Spire Little Aston Hospital (spirehealthcare.com). ‘And this can lead to individuals not seeking help soon enough.’
Seeking help early is key, as the prognosis is often better if cancer is caught before it reaches an advanced stage. Here are six silent cancers and the symptoms to look out for.
Bowel cancer
SILENT SYMPTOMS
Persistent abdominal pain, bloating, cramps
