What to look out for before calling GP

Below are some potential signs and symptoms of cancer that are worth visiting your GP about.

Remember, having one of these doesn’t mean you have cancer, it could be a sign of something else, but either way, it’s better to have your concern checked.

●A lump in the breasts, testicles or anywhere else that appears or an existing lump that gets bigger

●A sore that doesn’t heal up — in the mouth, throat or on the skin.

●A mole that changes shape, size or colour.

●Any growth that appears on the skin and continues to grow.

●Coughing up blood, or blood in the urine or mixed through stools (poo).

●A cough that doesn’t go away, or a pain somewhere that won’t settle.

●A change in the pattern of going to the toilet.

●Unexpected weight loss (when you have not been trying to lose weight).

For more information on other signs and symptoms, visit https://www.nhsinform. scot/illnesses-andconditions/cancer.