Many cancer symptoms overlap with changes people commonly associate with getting older, making treatable cancers more difficult to detect, according to Dr. Jad Chahoud, an oncologist. Knowing which symptoms are overlooked can help people recognize when it's time to call a doctor.
Getting older comes with its share of aches, pains — but not every unwelcome change should be blamed on age. In fact, they can sometimes be symptoms of something more serious, including cancer.
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