It's important to be aware of any unexplained changes  (signs and symptoms) to your body, this can be critical indicators that you might be having cancer. These signs and symptoms that you have cancer include; the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your urine, or a change to your usual bowel habits.

These symptoms are often caused by other, non-cancerous illnesses, but it's important to see your GP so they can investigate.

If your GP suspects cancer, they'll refer you to a specialist – usually within two weeks.

The specialist will carry out further tests, such as a biopsy or X-ray, and plan any necessary treatment.

Lump in your breast

Coughing, chest pain and breathlessness

Changes in bowel habits

• blood in your stools
• diarrhoea or constipation for no obvious reason
• a feeling of not having fully emptied your bowels after going to the toilet
• pain in your stomach (abdomen) or back passage (anus)
• persistent bloating

Bleeding

• blood in your urine 
• bleeding between periods
• bleeding from your bottom 
• blood when you cough 
• blood in your vomit 

Moles

• has an irregular or asymmetrical shape
• has an irregular border with jagged edges
• has more than one colour – it may be flecked with brown, black, red, pink or white
• is bigger than 7mm in diameter
• is itchy, crusting or bleeding

Unexplained weight loss