While “it’s important to state” that there are lots of different causes of ache other than cancer, some tell-tale indicators may assist establish cancerous ache, Dr Lee defined.

She mentioned: “One of the signs that pain may be due to cancer is pain that is worse at night, as well as pain that is not related to trauma. 

“There may be other symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, malaise, tiredness and fatigue, nausea and vomiting, or fever.”

If there’s an apparent trigger behind your ache like an damage, it’s necessary to not soar to conclusions. 

However, there are a number of explanation why cancerous ache might be worse at night-time, in accordance with the physician.

For occasion, cancer grows extra quickly at evening, leaving many victims with the debilitating signs.

“When you lie down, this changes the weight distribution of the tumour and surrounding tissues, [potentially causing pain],” Dr Lee mentioned.

Therefore, the physician beneficial seeing your GP in case you have any uncommon ache wherever in your physique that can't be defined and has been persistent for 3 weeks or extra.

“It may well have an innocent explanation, but you need to have a proper assessment,” she added.