One of the scariest things that your doctor can tell you is that you have cancer. However, you shouldn’t lose hope. If you catch the tumors early enough, with all the progress in modern medical technology, you stand a good chance of you winning the fight, and then enjoying a long and healthy life. But the point is to spot the signs early enough to have the advantage. That means having the courage to see your doctor.
Today, we’re featuring cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones’ tales from Quora about the subtle and overt symptoms they first noticed before being diagnosed. Read on for their experiences. And remember—prevention is better than cure. It’s better to have a healthy lifestyle and get regular health check-ups and screenings than to live in anxiety and fear and miss something potentially harmful.
Bored Panda wanted to learn why some people are reluctant to see medical professionals if they suspect they might have cancer, as well as how family members and friends can convince someone to get checked if they're worried. Dame Laura Lee, Chief Executive of cancer support charity Maggie’s was kind enough to shed some light on our questions.
