The sooner you catch the symptoms the sooner you can seek treatment

People should speak to a doctor if you spot any of four “persistent” symptoms that “won’t go away”. According to experts, spotting these signs could help you get diagnosed with cancer at an “early stage”.

Cancer is one of the biggest killers in the UK , accounting for around a quarter of all deaths. The sooner you catch the symptoms the sooner you can seek the appropriate treatment.

Your symptoms will depend on the type of cancer you have and its location in the body. According to Cancer Research UK , there are four symptoms that could signal cancer if they are “persistent” and “won’t go away”.

These include:

Mouth or tongue ulcer or patch that won’t heal

Persistent cough

A sore that won’t heal

Persistent hear

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