Oncologist in Kharkiv — Expert Cancer Diagnostics & Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Warning Signs and Symptoms Requiring Evaluation:

• Unexplained Weight Loss — Significant weight loss without changes in diet or exercise.
• Persistent Fatigue — Severe exhaustion that does not improve with rest.
• Unusual Lumps or Swelling — In any part of the body that persists or grows.
• Skin Changes — New moles, changes in existing moles, jaundice, or sudden darkening of skin areas.
• Persistent Pain — Pain that does not resolve with standard treatment.
• Changes in Bowel or Bladder Habits — Persistent diarrhea, constipation, or blood in stool/urine.
• Difficulty Swallowing — A persistent sensation of food sticking or a "lump" in the throat.
• Persistent Cough or Hoarseness — Especially if accompanied by coughing up blood.
• Unexplained Bleeding or Bruising — Appearing without any trauma.
• Fever or Night Sweats — Prolonged and without an apparent cause.

High-Risk Factors for Cancer Development:

• Family History of Cancer — Especially breast, ovarian, prostate, or colorectal cancer in first-degree relatives.
• Genetic Mutations — BRCA1/2, Lynch Syndrome, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and other hereditary cancer syndromes.
• Previous Cancer Diagnosis — Monitoring for recurrence or identifying a second primary tumor.
• Chronic Inflammatory Conditions — Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or chronic hepatitis.
• Exposure to Carcinogens — Occupational hazards, radiation, asbestos, or specific chemicals.
• Lifestyle Factors — Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, or poor nutrition.
• Age-Related Risk — Increased likelihood of certain cancers with advancing age.
• Precancerous Conditions — Barrett's esophagus, cervical dysplasia, or colon polyps.