Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
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Outline
CAUTION UP
- C-Change in bowel or bladder
- A-A lesion that does not heal
- U-Unusual bleeding or discharge
- T-Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
- I-Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
- O-Obvious changes in wart or mole
- N-Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness
- U-Unexplained weight loss
- P-Pernicious Anemia
Description
Cancer can sometimes be difficult to identify, but the earlier it is detected the better chance treatment will be effective.
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