#SpotandSurvive
In 5 Simple Steps
Step 2:
Monitor your body for any abnormalities
Cancer grows 24/7. Monitoring your body helps detect cancer signs and symptoms between scheduled doctor visits, screenings, and testings. (2) Monitoring your body should take no longer than 10 minutes – a small investment in time that could save your life! (64)
No one knows your body as well as you do; therefore, you should notice changes easily. Monitoring your body should cover your entire body with special emphasis on the body parts listed here.
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Here's how to monitor your body:
- Know the signs and symptoms as outlined in Step 1 of the site. (2)
- Create a baseline for your body by downloading and completing the BASELINE CHART.
- Download SYMPTOMS MONITORING CHART and AREAS TO BE MONITORED.
- Examine each part of your body shown in the AREAS TO BE MONITORED chart using the outlined procedure below to detect any changes. Repeat procedures on a regular basis.
- When doing your exam, use the same lit room, a full-length mirror, and a handheld mirror. Women should monitor their bodies consistent with their menstrual cycle.
- Determine if any changes have occurred using the SYMPTOMS MONITORING CHART.
Monitor these body parts and conditions for early cancer detection
Monitor Your Ear
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Monitor Your Ear
Learn how to monitor your ears regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Eye
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Monitor Your Eye
Learn how to monitor your eyes regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Breast (Female)
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Monitor Your Breast (Female)
Learn how to monitor your breasts regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Fingernails and Toenails
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Monitor Your Fingernails and Toenails
Learn how to monitor your fingernails & toenails regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Lymph Nodes
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Monitor Your Lymph Nodes
Learn how to monitor your lymph nodes regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Mouth, Tongue and Throat
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Monitor Your Mouth, Tongue and Throat
Learn how to monitor your mouth, tongue, and throat regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Scrotum (Testicles)
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Monitor Your Scrutom (Testicles)
Learn how to monitor your scrotum/testicles regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Skin
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Monitor Your Skin
Learn how to monitor your skin regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Temperature
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Monitor Your Temperature
Learn how to monitor your temperature regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Thyroid
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Monitor Your Thyroid
Learn how to monitor your thyroid regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Urine & Stool
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Monitor Your Urine & Stool
Learn how to monitor your urine & stool regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Weight
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Monitor Your Weight
Learn how to monitor your weight regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Monitor Your Breast (Male)
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Monitor Your Breast (Male)
Learn how to monitor your breasts regularly for cancer signs & symptoms.
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Don’t forget to check your symptoms
Bleeding, Discharge, and Bruising
Breast Changes (Men & Women)
Changes in Finger and Toe Nails
Chronic Fatigue Weakness
Continuous Swelling Bloating
Ear Changes
Cough, Wheezing & Breathlessness
Eye Changes
Lymph Nodes
Oral (Mouth Tongue & Throat)
Heavy Night Sweats
Indigestion and Heartburn
Low Grade Fever
Scrotum Testicle Changes
Non-Stop Itching
Severe Headache
Skin Changes
Swallowing Issues & Hoarseness
Thyroid Gland
Tumors, Lumps, Masses & Bumps
Unexplained Pain
Unexplained Weight Changes
Urine or Stool Changes
Unexplained Falls
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Should you spot any signs, consider them a “red flag.” It does not mean you have cancer. If signs do not disappear within one week, contact your medical team for a professional evaluation.
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