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Warning-sign checks

Cribriform carcinoma: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for severe difficulty breathing, sudden chest pain, coughing up blood, fainting, new confusion, signs of a stroke, or bleeding that will not stop.

    These are emergencies whether or not they are related to cancer.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Arrange a prompt, routine medical assessment for a new breast or underarm lump, nipple discharge, skin dimpling, a change in breast shape, or another persistent breast change.

    These symptoms are not usually an emergency but should not be ignored.

    After diagnosis or treatment, contact your cancer team promptly about a new lump, persistent unexplained bone pain, an ongoing cough, worsening swelling, unexpected weight loss, or new symptoms that do not settle.

    These symptoms have many possible causes and do not necessarily mean the cancer has returned.

    During treatment, seek same-day medical advice for fever or chills, increasing redness or drainage around a wound, repeated vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, or rapidly worsening pain.

    Cancer treatments can reduce the body’s ability to fight infection.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cribriform carcinoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.