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8 potential cancer signs that require your GP's attention

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December 02, 2025

IT PAYS TO GET A PROFESSIONAL TO EXPLORE THESE UNEXPLAINED SYMPTOMS, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER

8 potential cancer signs that require your GP's attention

A lingering cough is worth getting checked out

FINDINGS from a new survey suggest that many people delay having potential cancer symptoms examined because they struggle to book GP appointments or assume the symptoms aren't serious.

Cancer Research UK surveyed 6,844 people via YouGov in the UK and found that 53% of people thought it would be difficult to get an appointment, 47% found it difficult to get an appointment, 44% assumed the symptom wasn’t anything serious and 43% decided they could manage the symptom themselves.

Although cancer can manifest in many ways, here are eight signs that should always be evaluated by a professional...

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