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Anemia can be caused by a variety of cancers. However, bowel tumors are the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia.

• Urine containing blood

o Hematuria or blood in the urine can be caused by a urinary infection, kidney stones, or other causes.

o The blood may be visible to the naked eye or detected by a urine examination (microscopic hematuria).

o It is a symptom of bladder or kidney cancer in certain persons.

o Any incident involving blood in the urine should be investigated.

• Hoarseness

o Hoarseness that is not due to a respiratory infection and lasts more than three to four weeks should be investigated. Hoarseness can be caused by an allergy or vocal cord polyps, but it can also be the earliest sign of throat cancer.

• Prolonged lumps or enlarged glands

o Lumps are commonly caused by benign illnesses such as cysts. Any new lump or lump that won’t go away should be examined by a doctor.

o Lumps could be cancer or a swollen lymph gland caused by cancer.

o Lymph nodes expand due to infection and other factors and may take weeks to shrink back down.

o A lump or enlarged gland that persists for three to four weeks should be investigated.

• Noticeable alteration in a wart or a mole

o Multicolored moles with uneven margins or that bleed could be malignant.

o Larger moles are more concerning and should be investigated, especially if they appear to be growing.

o Typically, removing a mole is simple. Any worrisome mole should be evaluated by your doctor for removal. The doctor will examine it under a microscope for skin cancer.

• Indigestion or swallowing difficulties

o Most persons who suffer from persistent heartburn do not have major difficulties.

o People who suffer from chronic or prolonged symptoms despite using over-the-counter antacids may need to have an upper GI endoscopy.

o Barrett esophagus, a condition that can develop into esophageal cancer, can be treated with medicine and then followed by a specialist.

o Difficulty swallowing is a common problem, particularly in the elderly, and there are numerous causes. Because nutrition is always vital, swallowing issues must be explored. Cancer of the esophagus can cause difficulty swallowing solids.