Red Flag #3: Chronic or Persistent Pain
Pain that doesn’t go away, especially when it’s not related to injury or activity, may point to underlying cancer. This is particularly true for back pain (common in pancreatic or ovarian cancer), bone pain (seen in metastasis), or pelvic pain (a possible symptom of uterine or colorectal cancer). Between 2023 and 2025, more patients reported chronic pain as the first symptom that led them to oncology referrals.
Since pain can lead to costly imaging and treatments, reviewing your health insurance for cancer care, including radiation therapy coverage or second-opinion oncology services, is highly recommended. Early detection saves lives and financial hardship.s.
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