Is absolutely overwhelming the amount of cases of cancer in Ireland. Prevention and awareness could be a good way to help before being on late stages of this cruel disease. 

So depends on us to be more conscious about regular checks at home and asking for regular monitoring to your GP.

When you have any symptoms that are unusual in your body please ask for a checking. It is not about to worry for every little anomaly in your body, is not about being paranoid of any different sensation , it's more about to not under estimate it and considering to book an appointment and insist to your GP if symptoms get back over again. 

Its also important to double check when you already have had cancer before and instead to get in an overwhelmed fear , only let know your doctor, first, that you had cancer before, doesn't matter if it was long time ago, its important to mention this and then ask for an examination if you have any of the following usually named as Red Flags for a certain time. Most general “Red flag” symptoms necessitating monitoring or referral:
Lung -  Age 40 years and over with:
• Persistent cough for more than three weeks
• Recurrent chest infections
• Coughing up blood
Oral • Red and white patches, and ulcers that do not heal within three
weeks
• An unexplained lump in the neck, on the lips or in the mouth.
Upper
gastrointestinal
• Difficulty swallowing is a red flag in all cases, irrespective of age

Age 55 years and over with:
• Unintentional weight loss
• Persistent indigestion/nausea/vomiting on most days for three
weeks
• Food sticking on swallowing
• Tongue or mouth ulcer lasting longer than three weeks
• Upper abdominal pain and weight loss/dyspepsia/reflux.
Lower
gastrointestinal

• Age 40 years and over with unexplained weight loss and
abdominal pain; or
• Age 50 years and over with unexplained rectal bleeding; or
• Age 60 years and over with changes in their bowel habit

Skin moles Any age:
• New mole persisting for more than four weeks
• Significant change in an existing mole.

Renal tract Age 45 years and over with:
• Visible blood in the urine
• Persistent change in the bladder habit for four weeks
• Problems with urination — ask during medicine use review.
Head and neck • Unexplained lump in neck
• Unexplained ulceration in mouth lasting more than three weeks

Age 45 years and over with:
• Persistent hoarseness for four weeks
Breast • Age 30 years and over and have an unexplained breast lump with
or without pain; or
• Age 50 years and over with any of the following symptoms in one
nipple only:
o Discharge
o Retraction
o Other changes of concern.
• With an area of persistent skin changes on breast
• Age 30 years and over with an unexplained lump in under armpit.

These are simple guidelines to be aware and prevent any late diagnosis, NOT to worry, only to TAKE ACTION.

The Breast Cancer Ireland researching & cure entity is a good place to help for this cause. 

https://www.breastcancerireland.com/

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With Love ,

Yanina