Symptoms of osteosarcoma that are easily ignored

At present, 1/3 of osteosarcoma is preventable, 1/3 of osteosarcoma can be detected and cured early, and 1/3 of osteosarcoma can be treated with existing medical measures, rehabilitation therapy, etc. to improve symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients. Once osteosarcoma is formed, early detection is crucial. So what are the symptoms of osteosarcoma that are easily overlooked?

1. Abnormal lumps: If you find a lump in any part of the body and it gradually grows, you should pay attention to it. For example, lymphoma may cause swollen lymph nodes.

2. Ulcers that do not heal for a long time in any part of the body, such as peptic ulcers that do not heal or have a tendency to heal after 6 weeks of regular treatment, recurrent oral ulcers that do not heal, etc.

3. Irregular vaginal bleeding or excessive vaginal discharge in middle-aged women or older may be caused by cervical cancer.

4. Discomfort, burning pain, foreign body sensation behind the sternum or gradual onset of difficulty swallowing after eating may be seen in esophageal tumors.

5. Long-term indigestion, gradual loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss can be seen in digestive tract tumors such as gastric cancer.

6. Long-term dry cough or blood in sputum may be caused by lung cancer.

7. Changes in bowel habits (increased frequency), changes in stool characteristics (constipation or loose stools) or blood in the stool can be seen in colorectal cancer.

8. Painless breast lumps, skin changes like orange peel, increased secretions, and even ulcers on the skin at the site of the lump can be seen in breast cancer.

9. Unexplained nasal congestion and nose bleeding may be seen in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

10. Sudden enlargement, increase in number, or rupture and bleed of moles may be seen in malignant melanoma.

11. Hematuria without clinical manifestations or pain can be seen in urinary system tumors such as bladder cancer.

12. Unexplained hoarseness may be caused by compression from cancer, etc.

The above are all symptoms of osteosarcoma that are easily overlooked. Diagnosis is an important prerequisite for the treatment of osteosarcoma, and early diagnosis is a necessary condition for improving the cure rate of osteosarcoma. I hope that the health awareness of the whole people can be improved. In fact, many times, if you pay more attention, you may change a lot.