There are more than 200 different types of cancer that all come with their own symptoms list - but early warning signs of the disease across the board can be harder to spot. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Health experts have shared five red flag symptoms of cancer that you should always be aware of that occur all over your body. One in two people will develop some form of the disease in their lifetime, according to the NHS - but there are early signs that you should be made aware of in order to keep an eye out for them.
The Mirror reports that cancer causes your cells to grow and regenerate uncontrollably which destroys healthy tissue around it - which can include your organs. Cancer can begin in one area of your body and spread to other areas in a process known as metastasis, which can happen rapidly if left unnoticed. There are more than 200 types of the potentially fatal disease, but the most common in the UK are breast, lung, prostate and bowel cancer.
Being screened for cancer regularly can help detect the disease earlier, but there are also early warning signs to look out for that may indicate the presence of cancer. It's important to know that noticing one of the following symptoms doesn't mean that cancer is present but you should always speak to a doctor if you are feeling concer.
