Cancer can sometimes develop silently, with symptoms that are easy to mistake for everyday health problems. While many common symptoms are caused by conditions other than cancer, recognizing persistent or unusual changes in your body can help you seek medical advice early.

Knowing what to look for is especially important as we get older. The goal is not to create fear, but to help you recognize changes that deserve attention.

Here are 16 possible warning signs to know about.

1. Unexplained Weight Loss

Losing weight without changing your diet or

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