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'I'm A Doctor - Here Are 4 Symptoms You Should Tell Your GP About As You May Have Cancer'
06:22, 15 Mar 2025Updated 14:01, 15 Mar 2025
An emergency doctor has warned of four symptoms that could indicate a potentially deadly cancer that kills 2,500 women in the UK every year. According to the expert, you should see your GP if you spot any of these signs.
Speaking on social media platform TikTok, Doctor Suraj Kukadia alerted his followers to the symptoms of endometrial cancer, which is also known as womb cancer. The disease is the fourth most common type of cancer among women in the UK, and the eighth most common cause of cancer death.
As with any disease, spotting the symptoms as soon as possible is vital and can boost your chances of a successful recovery. However, part of what makes this cancer difficult to spot is the fact its symptoms could be dismissed or mistaken for something else.
Dr Kukadia, who is better known as Dr Sooj, explained more. He said: "Here are four signs of endometrial or womb cancer.
"Number one, bleeding between your periods. Number two, a change in your period. For example, they may become heavier or last for a longer period of time.
"Number three, unusual discharge down below. And number four, bleeding after the menopause." He added: "If you have any of these symptoms, please book an appointment with your GP."
His advice is echoed by experts at Cancer Research UK, which state that "the most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina". According to the charity's website, this is "especially" common in post-menopausal women.
It also notes that bleeding that is unusually heavy or persistent between periods, and an abnormal vaginal discharge that "might be pink" could be warning signs of the disease. But it adds that these can be symptoms of other medical issues such as:
According to Cancer Research UK, other signs to look out for include:
The charity says: "If you have any of these symptoms, you must get them checked by your GP. But remember, they can all be caused by other conditions. Most people with these symptoms don't have womb cancer."
There are a number of factors that can raise your risk of endometrial cancer. However, being overweight or obese is the biggest preventable risk factor for womb cancer, with this linked to a third of cases.
What Are The First Signs Of Colon Cancer? Common Symptoms And How To Prevent
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed.
"It's important for people to realize that colon cancer is undergoing an age shift, meaning that there are more young people, particularly under the age of 50, being diagnosed with colon cancer," said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer of the American Cancer Society.
Signs and symptoms of colon cancerThe first sign to look for is abnormal bleeding. Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright red to dark or tarry — depending on where it originates in the colon.
Blood changes color over time. If the bleeding begins in the earlier parts of the colon, Dr. Kamal said it may turn from bright red to dark or brown.
Other colorectal cancer signs and symptoms include persistent changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools, or still feeling that you need to have a bowel movement despite already having one.
Courtesy: American Cancer Society
If food isn't passing through the colon normally, that could be a sign something is obstructing the path, Dr. Kamal said. Abdominal bloating, pain and unexplained weight loss are also red flags.
Though colon cancer has traditionally affected older adults, more cases are occurring in younger individuals. Dr. Kamal said, emphasizing that people with a family history of colorectal or gastrointestinal cancers have an increased risk.
"While colon cancer does happen in people of all ages, I would tell you the youngest person I've seen was in their teenage years," Dr. Kamal said.
Screening for colon cancerEarly detection significantly increases the chances that a person will recover from cancer. For colorectal cancers, screening through a colonoscopy remains the most important tool.
For people at average risk for colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends screening begin at age 45.
"You're putting a long, thin camera into the colon to look around. What you're looking for is polyps, those abnormal, precancerous, or cancerous growths," Dr. Kamal said. "The benefit of a colonoscopy is that if you see something abnormal — right then and there, you can cut it out and take it out."
"The idea is to find a precancerous growth before it ever turns into cancer," Dr. Kamal said.
At-home stool tests are also available for people hesitant about colonoscopies. These tests detect either hidden blood or abnormal DNA in the stool.
If results are positive, a colonoscopy is necessary for confirmation and removal of any precancerous growths, Dr. Kamal said.
Prevention of cancerThere are factors that increase your risk that you can't control but there are many that you can control to prevent colorectal cancer:
Courtesy: American Cancer Society
Many people may need screening before the standard age of 45, especially if they have a family history of colon or other gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Kamal said.
The American Cancer Society offers the free Cancer Risk 360 assessment tool to help assess risk.
The Red Flag Signs Of Bladder And Prostate Cancer You Need To Know As F1 Legend Eddie Jordan Dies
ABOUT 55,000 new prostate cancer cases are recorded every year in the UK.
Bladder cancer is less common, with around 10,500 new cases.
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F1 legend Eddie Jordan died after battling 'aggressive' prostate and bladder cancerCredit: Getty4
He passed away peacefully aged 76 with his family by his sideCredit: GettyFor both types, cancer can start in one area of the body and spread as the disease develops.
Formula One legend Eddie Jordan had an "aggressive" form of prostate and bladder cancer, which had spread to his spine and pelvis.
He died aged 76 on March 20, 2025, with his family by his side.
It is not clear where his cancer originated, but there is growing evidence to suggest patients can have two primary cancers at once.
In one study by the State University of New York, the coincidence was as high as 70 per cent for prostate cancers in patients with bladder cancer, and 3.4 per cent for bladder cancers in those with prostate cancer.
Separate research published in the Journal of Urology found 25 per cent of patients with a bladder cancer diagnosis also had prostate cancer, and 3.8 per cent with prostate cancer also had bladder cancer.
Symptoms of both types are similar, but there are some distinct differences.
According to the NHS, the most common signs of bladder cancer include:
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The earlier you are diagnosed, the better your chances of survival, Cancer Research UK says.
Speaking on his Formula For Success podcast, Jordan said: "This is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don't wait or put it off.
"Go and get tested, because in life you've got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.
"Go and do it. Don't be stupid, don't be shy. It's not a shy thing - look after your body, guys.
"We'll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully."
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Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and your risk increases as you get older.
It is also more common in black men than white men, and it is least common in Asian men.
If you're worried about your risk, you can ask your GP about having PSA blood test.
These aren't offered routinely, but measure the amount of PSA in your blood and assess your risk of an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer, followed by exposure to industrial chemicals and manufacturing jobs.
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Source: Prostate Cancer UK, World Cancer Research Fund International and Cancer Research UK
Almost all patients diagnosed with prostate cancer in the earliest stages live for five or more years.
This drops to 95 per cent for stage 3 patients, and 50 per cent for those with stage 4 cancer, which has spread to nearby organs, lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
For bladder cancer, about 80 per cent of people survive their cancer for five years or more after a stage 1 diagnosis.
This falls to 45 per cent at stage 2, 40 per cent for stage 3, and 10 per cent for stage 4.
Treatment for both will depend on several factors, such as how big the cancer is, whether it has spread anywhere else in your body, and your general health.
But it can involve surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.
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Eddie's cancer had spread to his spine and pelvisCredit: Getty
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