Editing Malignancy (section)

==Signs and symptoms==
When malignant cells form, symptoms do not typically appear until there has been a significant growth of the mass. Once signs and symptoms do arise, they are dependent on the location, size and type of malignancy. Usually, it is quite general and can be associated with other illnesses or diseases and thus, can be difficult to diagnose or can be misdiagnosed.

Signs include observable or measurable aspects such as weight loss (without trying), a fever or unusual bleeding.<ref name = "ASCO_Signs">{{cite web | work = American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). | title = Signs and Symptoms of Cancer – Do I have cancer? | url = https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-basics/signs-and-symptoms-of-cancer.html | access-date = 2021-05-31 | archive-date = 2020-11-30 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210025/https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-basics/signs-and-symptoms-of-cancer.html | url-status = dead }}</ref> On the other hand, symptoms are felt internally by the individual such as fatigue or changes in appetite.<ref name = "ASCO_Signs" /> A general list of common signs and symptoms includes pain (headaches or bone aches), skin changes (new moles or bumps), coughing and unusual bleeding.<ref name = "Martin_2020" /> There are also signs and symptoms specific to females including belly pain and bloating or breast changes i.e., the formation of a [[Breast mass|lump]].<ref name = "Martin_2020" /> Signs and symptoms specific to males include pain or growths in the scrotum or difficulty urinating.<ref name = "Martin_2020" />