'I'm a doctor – these five health complaints mean you might have cancer'

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Each year, a staggering 392,000 individuals in the UK find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis.With someone in the UK being diagnosed with cancer roughly every 90 seconds, it's hardly surprising that many are vigilant about potential symptoms and the threat of the disease looms large in their minds.To aid in early detection and increase public awareness, one doctor has taken to social media to outline the common indicators of cancer.Dr Tim Tiutan, who goes by @doctortim.

md on TikTok, regularly imparts his medical knowledge to an audience of 120,000 followers. In a recent video, he chose to highlight the typical signs of cancer some well-known, others less so.Kicking off the clip, the oncology specialist announced: "Signs you may have cancer.

I'm Dr Tim and I'm an Oncology Hospitalist who treats cancer patients. Please share this with someone as it could save a life."He continued by explaining that while cancers can manifest in various ways or even remain asymptomatic, there are several common warning signs to watch out for.These include unintentional weight loss, persistent fatigue despite adequate rest, ongoing night sweats and fevers, lumps in areas such as the chest or neck, and rectal bleeding that isn't caused by more benign conditions.Dr Tim emphasised the importance of consulting a doctor if any of these symptoms arise, but also noted that they could be indicative of non-cancerous diseases as well.The informative post quickly went viral, amassing over 37,000 likes, with numerous viewers acknowledging that they had experienced some of the mentioned symptoms.Many people said they've experienced some of the symptoms but have been told by doctors they're suffering with other conditions.