Uncontrollable or abnormal growth of body cells leads to cancer. It is a disease in which cells of any body part grow uncontrollably and may spread to other parts as well. It can start in any part of the body. These cancerous cells are capable enough to spread throughout the body and destroy the normal body tissue. As per the data, cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world. Nowadays, with innovative and effective equipment and medicines, it has become possible to do initial screenings and detect the disease in its early stage thus leading to improved survival rates and curing the patient. Continue reading to find out the common signs and symptoms of cancer. And if you are looking for a cancer hospital in Congo having world-class healthcare facilities, contact HJ Hospitals as we are manned by experienced doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, diagnostic staff, technicians, and other healthcare experts. As we know that signs and symptoms caused by cancer vary from person to person as well as it depends upon the affected part of the body. 

Cause

Cancer is caused by mutations, which means changes to the DNA (within the cell). The DNA is packaged into a large number of genes, which contains a set of instructions for the cells to perform different functions and also instructs them on how to grow and divide. If there is an error in the set of instructions then those cells stop their normal function and behave abnormally and become cancerous.

Let us discuss some of the general signs and symptoms first. Some of the possible signs are lumps, fatigue, etc. 

Pain or ache

Pain is the indicator of something wrong in our bodies. If there is some kind of unexplainable pain, it may be a warning signal of something serious.

Heavy night sweating

Sweating at night can be the side effect of a few medications or infections. One needs to be cautious of heavy, unusual night sweat, and approach the expert for screening.

Unusual weight loss

Human beings go through different weight loss patterns throughout their life. If there is unusual weight loss without any reason, it is a serious issue, you should tell your doctor and follow his instructions.

Lump or swelling

If there is any unusual lump or swelling in any part of the body, it is dangerous. It needs immediate attention and screening.

Fatigue

One may get tired because of many reasons. But if one feels more tired than usual without any physical or mental workload, feeling sleepless, then it could be a sign of something wrong. You need to consult your doctor for the same without a second thought.

Regular preventive health screenings are necessary to ensure good health. However, make sure you get yourself tested at certified diagnostic labs, such as those at HJ Hospitals. We are manned by expert technicians and medical staff, and experienced oncology surgeons in Congo who provide accurate diagnoses and results. To avoid overdiagnosis and its consequences, consult the experts at HJ Hospitals.