Seven Warning Signs of Cancer
Remember, early detection can save lives. Inova Cancer Services has access to all the latest technologies for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for cancers at all stages.
If you have any of these signs of possible cancer, call 703-750-8800 for referral to a specialist who is affiliated with Inova Cancer Services.
- change in bowel or bladder habits
- sore that does not heal
- unusual bleeding or discharge
- thickening or lump in breast or any other part of the body
- indigestion or difficulty swallowing
- obvious change in wart or mole
- nagging cough or hoarseness
What is cancer?
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that multiply and spread out of control. It usually starts in one part of the body and may spread to other areas if untreated. Cancer is caused by a variety of factors including genetics, viruses, hormones, immune conditions and exposure to toxic substances or radiation. Inova Cancer Services has experience treating almost all kinds of cancer, using the most advanced treatment approaches.
Who gets cancer?
Cancer is an equal opportunity disease. It attacks people of all ages and walks of life. Some kinds of cancer increase with age. Each year, some 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer. About half of all American men and one-third of all women will develop cancer at some point in their lives. Inova Cancer Services treats patients of all ages, from many different backgrounds.
