Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Asked 8 months ago

Can you have cancer and not know it?

My colleague was diagnosed with cancer very late, and she said she had no idea initially. This makes me wonder, is it possible to have cancer and not know it for a long time?

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Rajesh Khatri Rajesh Khatri Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Look, yes, early stages of cancer often have zero symptoms, which is why people don't know. Don't wait for pain or sickness; get your routine master health checkups done once a year. It's as simple as that.

Kasturi Lal Kasturi Lal Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, many times illnesses can develop silently in the body without us realizing it. Keep your mind calm, stay positive, and make sure to undergo regular health checkups to take care of this physical temple.

Nisha Gupta Nisha Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

This is exactly what keeps me awake at night, thinking what if something is growing inside me and I have no idea. Does anyone else get super anxious about this and how do you handle the fear?

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Dealing with chronic health issues like PCOS has made me realize how silently things can go wrong in our bodies. I cannot give medical advice, but paying close attention to minor, persistent changes in your energy levels or digestion is a good habit.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Prachi Kulkarni Prachi Kulkarni Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, it is scary but true that cancer can stay silent for a long time. That is why doctors always stress on preventive scans and blood tests, even if we feel perfectly healthy.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, cancer can be like that uninvited relative who sneaks into the house without making any noise! But don't let it make you paranoid; just get your regular screenings done and enjoy your life.

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