Written by Uptown Liz Public Relations Intern Britnee Brotherton
At one time or another, I, like most women, am guilty of being stubborn, hard to budge, set in my ways, or headstrong. One area in particular being personal health. It is vital that women take initiative and learn to be their own health advocate, especially when it comes to cancer. One great resource that ladies everywhere can and should use as a reference is “15 Cancer Signs Women Ignore” on WebMd. To some, these signs may seem like normal nuisances or occurrences, but it is vital to your well being that they do not go unnoticed. Signs that should not be ignored:
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
2. Bloating
3. Breast Changes
4. Between-Period Bleeding or Other Unusual Bleeding
5. Skin Changes
6. Difficulty Swallowing
7. Blood in the Wrong Place
8. Gnawing Abdominal Pain and Depression
9. Indigestion
10. Mouth Changes
11. Pain
12. Changes in the Lymph Nodes
13. Fever
14. Fatigue
15. Persistent Cough
To read more about each of these and how to determine if you may be suffering from one of them read the entire article on WebMD.
Uptown Liz is a company that encourages and urges people everywhere to serve as their own health advocate. The founder’s sister, Liz, who died of breast cancer at just 28 years old, did not ignore her early signs of the disease. Sadly, after misguidance from a medical professional, the breast cancer took over until it was too late. Let Liz’s story be your example. Listen to your mind and body, and know that even if a doctor is not willing to run the right tests you CAN find one who is! Go on. Be hard-headed about it!
Uptown Liz is a company that encourages and urges people everywhere to serve as their own health advocate. The founder’s sister, Liz, who died of breast cancer at just 28 years old, did not ignore her early signs of the disease. Sadly, after misguidance from a medical professional, the breast cancer took over until it was too late. Let Liz’s story be your example. Listen to your mind and body, and know that even if a doctor is not willing to run the right tests you CAN find one who is! Go on. Be hard-headed about it!
1 comment:
We must document, at least in our minds, even subtle changes. Even more important is to not be afraid to go to the doctor...don't put it off! It may be nothing...and again it may mean everything to your future! phyllis
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