{"id":69341,"date":"2026-11-09T20:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp.snarskis.lt\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/4-ankstyvi-vezio-pozymiai-kuriu-gydytojai-ragina-neignoruoti\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T20:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:01:16","slug":"4-ankstyvi-vezio-pozymiai-kuriu-gydytojai-ragina-neignoruoti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cp.snarskis.lt\/index.php\/2026\/11\/09\/4-ankstyvi-vezio-pozymiai-kuriu-gydytojai-ragina-neignoruoti\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ankstyvi v\u0117\u017eio po\u017eymiai, kuri\u0173 gydytojai ragina neignoruoti"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__video_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__video mntl-jwplayer mm-video lazyload\" data-bgset data-sizes=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title--text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title--text mntl-text-block text-utility-100\"><\/div>\n<p><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"figure-article_1-0\" class=\"comp figure-article mntl-universal-primary-image right-rail__offset text-utility-100 figure-landscape primary-image\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:67.5%\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FyMQ_vFv6_1ITA21b0_CpudXjM8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)\/4-Early-General-Cancer-Symptoms-You-Should-Not-Ignore-21dd1cff620b41d9aade1a1445fb0f98.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2700\" alt=\"Person coughing while covering their mouth holding their chest\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" style=\"base64,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&#039;)\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FyMQ_vFv6_1ITA21b0_CpudXjM8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)\/4-Early-General-Cancer-Symptoms-You-Should-Not-Ignore-21dd1cff620b41d9aade1a1445fb0f98.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2700\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Person coughing while covering their mouth holding their chest\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Credit: <\/p>\n<p>Getty Images. EatingWell design.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block structured-content\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"150\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout theme-summary callout--summary-grid\" data-text=\"Key Points\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-heading\">\nKey Points\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-content\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent cough or shortness of breath may signal lung cancer\u2014see a doctor if symptoms last weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight changes, paired with fatigue, could indicate cancer\u2014consult your health care provider.<\/li>\n<li>Lasting changes in bowel habits, like constipation or bleeding, may be early signs of colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> When life gets busy (that\u2019s all the time, right?), it\u2019s easy to brush aside seemingly minor symptoms like a cough that lasts for almost a month or weight loss that you weren\u2019t expecting. But symptoms like these\u00a0actually deserve a bit of attention\u2014especially when they\u2019re persistent\u2014because they could\u00a0be signs of cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cEarly cancer symptoms often mimic mundane, everyday ailments, but the difference is they don\u2019t go away,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasoncology.com\/providers\/cancer-care\/bradley-colton\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Bradley Scott Colton, M.D.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cThey gradually worsen over weeks.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Here are some early cancer symptoms doctors say\u00a0you shouldn\u2019t ignore.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-1-a-lingering-cough\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 1. A Lingering Cough <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shortness of breath or a lingering cough that just doesn\u2019t ever seem to go away can be symptoms of lung cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe reason lung cancer can cause changes in breathing or a cough is because the tumor affects the airways or interferes with normal lung functioning,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/lutanen.com\/team\/dr-jay-luthar\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jay Luthar, M.D.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cWhen this happens, someone may feel out of breath climbing stairs when they could do so before with ease. Or they may believe they have caught a cold, only for the cough to last for months.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> However, cancer isn\u2019t the only possible cause of a lingering cough, Luthar says. Many other health conditions can cause similar symptoms, including asthma, respiratory infections, chronic lung disease and other lung conditions.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a cough or shortness of breath is related to lung cancer, you may also experience other symptoms like chest discomfort, a hoarse voice, fatigue, repeated chest infections, coughing up blood or unexplained weight loss, Luthar says.<span data-cite=\"2\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cSee a doctor if a cough lasts longer than three weeks, there\u2019s a noticeable change in a cough or you experience breathlessness doing activities that you can usually manage,\u201d Luthar says. From there, your health care provider can help determine the underlying cause.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block\" data-use-proximity=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/avoid-this-drink-to-reduce-breast-cancer-risk-12200938\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"0\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_1-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The Surprising Drink to Avoid to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FTrBZ-aD8trcUk8-CHRgsGQizaA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/The-Surprising-Drink-to-Avoid-to-Reduce-Your-Risk-of-Breast-Cancer-e693ca33c6364ebebef99a88c454d918.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A hand holding a glass of red wine and another hand holding a glass of beer clinking together\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FTrBZ-aD8trcUk8-CHRgsGQizaA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/The-Surprising-Drink-to-Avoid-to-Reduce-Your-Risk-of-Breast-Cancer-e693ca33c6364ebebef99a88c454d918.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a glass of red wine and another hand holding a glass of beer clinking together\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/food-linked-to-lower-pancreatic-cancer-risk-12236875\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_2-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Pancreatic Cancer Risk May Be Reduced by Eating This Food, According to Dietitians<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/vIhVlOz2efCo9fwIpt5BMFDjioo=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Pancreatic-Cancer-Risk-May-Be-Reduced-by-Eating-This-Food-According-to-Dietitians-b949318b21b345fa9d9fa1005ad0b70a.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Illustration of a pancreas with surrounding organs placed on a background resembling broccoli\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/vIhVlOz2efCo9fwIpt5BMFDjioo=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Pancreatic-Cancer-Risk-May-Be-Reduced-by-Eating-This-Food-According-to-Dietitians-b949318b21b345fa9d9fa1005ad0b70a.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"Illustration of a pancreas with surrounding organs placed on a background resembling broccoli\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-2-unexplained-weight-loss\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 2. Unexplained Weight Loss <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some types of cancer can affect appetite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/7937672\/how-to-calculate-your-metabolism\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">metabolism<\/a>\u00a0or nutrient absorption\u00a0and may cause unexplained weight loss or gain.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"3\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0You may notice that you\u2019re not eating as much as usual, or your clothing is looser.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cUnexpected weight loss due to cancer is often accompanied by fatigue, weakness or feeling full quicker than usual,\u201d Luthar says.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you notice any unexpected weight changes and haven\u2019t recently changed your diet or exercise habits, it\u2019s a good idea to see your primary care provider. There are many possible reasons you might lose weight\u2014many of which have nothing to do with cancer\u2014but your doctor can help determine the cause.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> It\u2019s also important to stay up-to-date on your preventive health care visits and <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/cancer-prevention-myths-11846789\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommended cancer screenings<\/a>. \u201cThese preventive care appointments also let your primary care provider establish a baseline for how your body operates, which allows them to better identify any changes in the future,\u201d Luthar says.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-3-changes-in-your-bowel-habits\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 3. Changes in Your Bowel Habits <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> A change in bowel habits can be a <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/colon-cancer-symptoms-11697620\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign of colorectal cancer<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"4\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0These changes can be caused by a growing tumor that\u2019s obstructing the colon or irritating the bowel lining, Colton says.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis isn\u2019t a single day of an upset stomach,\u201d Colton says.\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s a noticeable shift from your baseline\u2014like new-onset constipation, diarrhea or a narrowing of the stool to a pencil-thin caliber\u2014that lasts for weeks.\u201d Other bowel symptoms include abdominal pain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/signs-you-should-see-a-gastroenterologist-11900714\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">rectal bleeding<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"5\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a change in bowel habits persists for more than two or three weeks, it\u2019s a good idea to see a doctor, Colton says. He also recommends seeking immediate care if you notice symptoms like blood in the stool, severe abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss. You\u2019ll also want to stay up-to-date on <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/early-onset-colon-cancer-gastroenterologist-11906772\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommended screenings<\/a>, including colonoscopies.<span data-cite=\"6\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-4-fatigue-that-doesnt-improve-after-resting\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 4. Fatigue That Doesn\u2019t Improve After Resting <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/8068952\/reasons-youre-tired-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-sleep\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intense fatigue<\/a>\u00a0that doesn\u2019t let up is a well-known warning sign of cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cUnlike normal tiredness, cancer-related fatigue is exhaustion that doesn\u2019t improve with rest or sleep,\u201d Colton says. \u201cIt happens because tumors consume vast amounts of the body\u2019s energy and release inflammatory proteins, or cause microscopic internal bleeding that leads to severe anemia.\u201d<span data-cite=\"7\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you\u2019re experiencing severe exhaustion for seemingly no reason and it lasts more than two weeks even when you\u2019re getting enough rest, see a doctor. They can assess your symptoms and get started with testing to determine what\u2019s going on.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-our-expert-take\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Our Expert Take <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> A lingering cough, unexplained weight loss, changes in your bowel habits and fatigue that doesn\u2019t get better\u00a0with rest are all early cancer warning signs. Experiencing these symptoms doesn\u2019t mean you definitely have cancer\u2014other conditions can cause the same symptoms. But when these symptoms persist, you should consider seeing your\u00a0health care provider\u00a0to get to the root cause.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-follow-on-google-content-link_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-follow-on-google-content-link\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nocaes\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__link_1-0\" class=\"mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__link mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__pre-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__pre-text mntl-text-block\">Add<\/span> <span class=\"link__wrapper\">EatingWell<\/span><br \/>\n<span id=\"mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__post-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-follow-on-google-content-link__post-text mntl-text-block\">as a preferred source on Google<\/span><\/a> to see more of our stories on Google News and in 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Read about our <a href=\"\/about-us-6743412#toc-editorial-policies\">editorial policies and standards<\/a> to learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>American Cancer Society. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/diagnosis-staging\/signs-and-symptoms-of-cancer.html\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Signs and Symptoms of Cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-2\">\n<p>American Cancer Society. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/lung-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/signs-symptoms.html\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-3\">\n<p>Nicholson BD, Thompson MJ, Hobbs FDR, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jcsm.13051\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Measured weight loss as a precursor to cancer diagnosis: retrospective cohort analysis of 43 302 primary care patients<\/a>. <i>J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle<\/i>. 2022;13(5):2492-2503. doi:10.1002\/jcsm.13051<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-4\">\n<p>U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/colorectal-cancer\/symptoms\/index.html\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-5\">\n<p>Fritz CDL, Otegbeye EE, Zong X, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jnci\/djad068\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Red-flag signs and symptoms for earlier diagnosis of early-onset colorectal cancer<\/a>. <i>J Natl Cancer Inst<\/i>. 2023;115(8):909-916. doi:10.1093\/jnci\/djad068<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-6\">\n<p>U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/colorectal-cancer\/screening\/index.html\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Screening for Colorectal Cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-7\">\n<p>National Institutes of Health,\u00a0National Cancer Institute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/treatment\/side-effects\/fatigue\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Cancer Fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block structured-content\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"150\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout--summary mntl-sc-block-universal-callout theme-summary callout--summary-grid\" data-text=\"Key Points\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-heading\">\nKey Points\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__summary-content\">\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent cough or shortness of breath may signal lung cancer\u2014see a doctor if symptoms last weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight changes, paired with fatigue, could indicate cancer\u2014consult your health care provider.<\/li>\n<li>Lasting changes in bowel habits, like constipation or bleeding, may be early signs of colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> When life gets busy (that\u2019s all the time, right?), it\u2019s easy to brush aside seemingly minor symptoms like a cough that lasts for almost a month or weight loss that you weren\u2019t expecting. But symptoms like these\u00a0actually deserve a bit of attention\u2014especially when they\u2019re persistent\u2014because they could\u00a0be signs of cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cEarly cancer symptoms often mimic mundane, everyday ailments, but the difference is they don\u2019t go away,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasoncology.com\/providers\/cancer-care\/bradley-colton\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Bradley Scott Colton, M.D.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cThey gradually worsen over weeks.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Here are some early cancer symptoms doctors say\u00a0you shouldn\u2019t ignore.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-1-a-lingering-cough\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 1. A Lingering Cough <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shortness of breath or a lingering cough that just doesn\u2019t ever seem to go away can be symptoms of lung cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThe reason lung cancer can cause changes in breathing or a cough is because the tumor affects the airways or interferes with normal lung functioning,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/lutanen.com\/team\/dr-jay-luthar\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jay Luthar, M.D.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cWhen this happens, someone may feel out of breath climbing stairs when they could do so before with ease. Or they may believe they have caught a cold, only for the cough to last for months.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> However, cancer isn\u2019t the only possible cause of a lingering cough, Luthar says. Many other health conditions can cause similar symptoms, including asthma, respiratory infections, chronic lung disease and other lung conditions.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a cough or shortness of breath is related to lung cancer, you may also experience other symptoms like chest discomfort, a hoarse voice, fatigue, repeated chest infections, coughing up blood or unexplained weight loss, Luthar says.<span data-cite=\"2\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cSee a doctor if a cough lasts longer than three weeks, there\u2019s a noticeable change in a cough or you experience breathlessness doing activities that you can usually manage,\u201d Luthar says. From there, your health care provider can help determine the underlying cause.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bedrock-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block\" data-use-proximity=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/avoid-this-drink-to-reduce-breast-cancer-risk-12200938\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"0\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_1-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The Surprising Drink to Avoid to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FTrBZ-aD8trcUk8-CHRgsGQizaA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/The-Surprising-Drink-to-Avoid-to-Reduce-Your-Risk-of-Breast-Cancer-e693ca33c6364ebebef99a88c454d918.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A hand holding a glass of red wine and another hand holding a glass of beer clinking together\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/FTrBZ-aD8trcUk8-CHRgsGQizaA=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/The-Surprising-Drink-to-Avoid-to-Reduce-Your-Risk-of-Breast-Cancer-e693ca33c6364ebebef99a88c454d918.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a glass of red wine and another hand holding a glass of beer clinking together\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/food-linked-to-lower-pancreatic-cancer-risk-12236875\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-card-index=\"1\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" id=\"midcirc-card_2-0\" class=\"midcirc-card mntl-midcirc-card mntl-text-link \" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Pancreatic Cancer Risk May Be Reduced by Eating This Food, According to Dietitians<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"midcirc-card__image mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/vIhVlOz2efCo9fwIpt5BMFDjioo=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Pancreatic-Cancer-Risk-May-Be-Reduced-by-Eating-This-Food-According-to-Dietitians-b949318b21b345fa9d9fa1005ad0b70a.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Illustration of a pancreas with surrounding organs placed on a background resembling broccoli\" class=\"lazyload universal-image__image\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/thmb\/vIhVlOz2efCo9fwIpt5BMFDjioo=\/300x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Pancreatic-Cancer-Risk-May-Be-Reduced-by-Eating-This-Food-According-to-Dietitians-b949318b21b345fa9d9fa1005ad0b70a.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript universal-image__image\" alt=\"Illustration of a pancreas with surrounding organs placed on a background resembling broccoli\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-2-unexplained-weight-loss\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 2. Unexplained Weight Loss <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some types of cancer can affect appetite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/7937672\/how-to-calculate-your-metabolism\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">metabolism<\/a>\u00a0or nutrient absorption\u00a0and may cause unexplained weight loss or gain.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span><span data-cite=\"3\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0You may notice that you\u2019re not eating as much as usual, or your clothing is looser.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cUnexpected weight loss due to cancer is often accompanied by fatigue, weakness or feeling full quicker than usual,\u201d Luthar says.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you notice any unexpected weight changes and haven\u2019t recently changed your diet or exercise habits, it\u2019s a good idea to see your primary care provider. There are many possible reasons you might lose weight\u2014many of which have nothing to do with cancer\u2014but your doctor can help determine the cause.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> It\u2019s also important to stay up-to-date on your preventive health care visits and <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/cancer-prevention-myths-11846789\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommended cancer screenings<\/a>. \u201cThese preventive care appointments also let your primary care provider establish a baseline for how your body operates, which allows them to better identify any changes in the future,\u201d Luthar says.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-3-changes-in-your-bowel-habits\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 3. Changes in Your Bowel Habits <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> A change in bowel habits can be a <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/colon-cancer-symptoms-11697620\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign of colorectal cancer<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"4\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\u00a0These changes can be caused by a growing tumor that\u2019s obstructing the colon or irritating the bowel lining, Colton says.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThis isn\u2019t a single day of an upset stomach,\u201d Colton says.\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s a noticeable shift from your baseline\u2014like new-onset constipation, diarrhea or a narrowing of the stool to a pencil-thin caliber\u2014that lasts for weeks.\u201d Other bowel symptoms include abdominal pain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/signs-you-should-see-a-gastroenterologist-11900714\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">rectal bleeding<\/a>.<span data-cite=\"5\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If a change in bowel habits persists for more than two or three weeks, it\u2019s a good idea to see a doctor, Colton says. He also recommends seeking immediate care if you notice symptoms like blood in the stool, severe abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss. You\u2019ll also want to stay up-to-date on <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/early-onset-colon-cancer-gastroenterologist-11906772\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommended screenings<\/a>, including colonoscopies.<span data-cite=\"6\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-4-fatigue-that-doesnt-improve-after-resting\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 4. Fatigue That Doesn\u2019t Improve After Resting <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <a class=\"recommendation-inline-link-ai\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/article\/8068952\/reasons-youre-tired-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-sleep\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intense fatigue<\/a>\u00a0that doesn\u2019t let up is a well-known warning sign of cancer.<span data-cite=\"1\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cUnlike normal tiredness, cancer-related fatigue is exhaustion that doesn\u2019t improve with rest or sleep,\u201d Colton says. \u201cIt happens because tumors consume vast amounts of the body\u2019s energy and release inflammatory proteins, or cause microscopic internal bleeding that leads to severe anemia.\u201d<span data-cite=\"7\" class=\"inline-citation-node\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you\u2019re experiencing severe exhaustion for seemingly no reason and it lasts more than two weeks even when you\u2019re getting enough rest, see a doctor. They can assess your symptoms and get started with testing to determine what\u2019s going on.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-our-expert-take\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Our Expert Take <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> A lingering cough, unexplained weight loss, changes in your bowel habits and fatigue that doesn\u2019t get better\u00a0with rest are all early cancer warning signs. Experiencing these symptoms doesn\u2019t mean you definitely have cancer\u2014other conditions can cause the same symptoms. 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