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Know the 10 warning signals 1 A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds. 2 Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation. 3 A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain. 4 Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing. 5 Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2-3 months. 6 Obvious change in in size or texture in a wart or mole. 7 Non smokers' cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers' cough that becomes intense. 8 Unexplained tiredness and /or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months. 9 Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen. 10 Unexplained fever. EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER CAN SAVE LIVES REDUCE CANCER RISK, ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE NCI CANCER HOSPITAL NCI Cancer Hospital is owned by Asiaprise Biotech Sdn Bhd (335715-T), a member of TH Group Berhad. Contact phone: 06-8500 999. Website: www.nci.com.my. Email: [email protected] (Formerly known as Nilai Cancer Institute) BASED ON THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RECOMMENDATIONS

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Know the 10 warning signals

1A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds.

2Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation.

3A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain.

4Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.

5Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2-3 months.

6Obvious change in in size or texture in a wart or mole.

7Non smokers' cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks.Smokers' cough that becomes intense.

8Unexplained tiredness and /or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months.

9Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen.

10Unexplained fever.

EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER CAN SAVE LIVES

REDUCE CANCER RISK, ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

NCI CANCER HOSPITAL

NCI Cancer Hospital is owned by Asiaprise Biotech Sdn Bhd (335715-T), a member of TH Group Berhad. Contact phone: 06-8500 999. Website: www.nci.com.my. Email: [email protected]

(Formerly known as Nilai Cancer Institute)

BASED ON THEAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

RECOMMENDATIONS