Question 1

are new freckles a sign of cancer?

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No: Freckles are freckles and are benign, early  skin cancer may appear to be a frickle to an untrained eye, .And a compelling  reason to see your doctor for professional opinion.

Question 2

are shingles a sign of cancer?

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Not necessarily: We know most often we can identify a significant medical treatment, illness or psychosocial stressor as a trigger. Cancer is known to be a trigger but though we all have seen patients who had shingles and then soon after were diagnosed with cancer, most with shingles don't get a cancer diagnosis in the following months.

Question 3

are hemorrhoids a sign of cancer?

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No, but...: ...It is often difficult to distinguish bleeding from hemorrhoids versus bleeding from a colon/rectal cancer.  When in doubt, i advise a colonoscopy to determine the source of bleeding.

Question 4

are polyps in lungs a sign of cancer

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Unusual: There usually are not true polyps in the lung but rather nodules which are round soft tissue masses that can be both benign and malignant. The size, character, and growth of nodules help doctors determine which ones need to be biopsies or removed.

Question 5

boil inbetween my bum cheeks.. is this a sign of cancer?

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Probably not: It's probably just what you described... A boil. If it is a boil, it should resolve on its own with some warm compresses.  If it doesn't get better in a week, it's time to have a health provider take a look.  A boil should be on your skin on the fleshy part of your rump, not right on the opening of your anus. If it is on the opening of your anus, it might be a hemorrhoid.  Don't be shy!

Question 6

could anemia neutropenic be a sign of cancer?

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Possible: There are several causes of a low WBC and an anemia.  Some of these can be medication related, some can be related to viral infections. There are diseases of the blood that are forms of leukemia as well. 
You should be evaluated to get answers and piece of mind. Your health is important.

Question 7

is pain a sign of cancer?

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Yes/No: Some cancers present with pain depending on the organ/ location, and if there is any involvement of nerve roots or nerve plexus.

On the other hand, many tumors do not presents with pain.

Question 8

i don't have a good appetite, could it be a sign of cancer?

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Yes.: Yes. It can also be a sign of depression, anxiety, and a host of chronic illnesses. It can also be seen in people who are healthy but just don't get hungry.

The poor appetite of cancer is usually associated with unintentional weight loss.

Question 9

is losing about 17 pounds in 7-9 months without a lot of exersize a sign of cancer?

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Maybe: Weight loss without dieting or exercise can have several causes, but one of them is certainly cancer.  You should see your doctor for a thorough workup to see why you are losing weight without trying to.

Question 10

if someone keeps getting thinner & thinner day by day, could that be a sign of cancer?

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Perhaps: There are many possible causes of weight loss. Cancer is one. A health check up is needed immediately.

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