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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer

Common Cancer Symptoms

Thursday August 10, 2006
Some types of cancer produce symptoms that are very unique to that specific type of cancer and some have symptoms that are very vague and mimic that of other diseases. Knowing the symptoms of the most common types of cancer or cancers that you may be at risk for can aid in early detection.

For example, most people associate lumps as a breast cancer symptom, but did you know that a breast that appears dimpled like an orange peel is also a breast cancer symptom? When it come to early detection, knowledge is power.

Most Common Types of Cancer in the U.S.

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