Sometimes cancer shows up with subtle or unusual signs. Here are 8 real stories where small changes led to a diagnosis:
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1. **Lump on Neck**
A dad felt a lump on his child’s neck during roughhousing. It turned out to be early cancer caught in time.
2. **Breast Lump Mistaken for Blocked Gland**
A painful breast lump was first thought to be a blocked milk duct but was later diagnosed as advanced breast cancer.
3. **Persistent Headache**
A 31-year-old’s nonstop headache led to discovering an aggressive brain tumor.
4. **Cough That Won’t Quit**
A long-lasting cough turned out to be early-stage lung cancer.
5. **Changing Mole**
A mole that changed color and started bleeding was diagnosed as melanoma.
6. **Ongoing Indigestion**
Chronic heartburn that didn’t improve was actually esophageal cancer.
7. **Unexplained Weight Loss**
Sudden weight loss and fatigue led to a lymphoma diagnosis.
8. **Testicular Lump**
A small lump found during showering was early testicular cancer.
