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<\/p>\nTHERE are two types of people in the world: those who love Christmas wrapping and those who hate it. <\/p>\n
Whether you take pride in pretty paper and perfect folds or shove presents in gift bags, you will probably spend some of your Christmas wrapping stuff up. <\/p>\n
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And while you're sorting out gifts, some potential cancer symptoms might arise.<\/p>\n
The NHS says: "Finding cancer early means it's easier to treat.<\/p>\n
"It's important to be aware of any new or worrying symptoms.<\/p>\n
"Although it's unlikely to be cancer, it's important to speak to a GP so they can investigate."<\/p>\n
Here are some symptoms that might crop up this festive season.<\/p>\n For many, wrapping gift after gift can be mind-numbing and make you pretty sleepy. <\/p>\n On top of that, Christmas is a pretty exhausting time of year, full of socialising, late nights and, for some, lots of booze. <\/p>\n So it's perfectly normal that you'd feel more tired than usual.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n But if you can't pin your fatigue to a clear reason and always feel that way, it could be a sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n Fatigue may be a symptom of blood cancers, such as\u00a0leukaemia,\u00a0lymphoma\u00a0and\u00a0multiple myeloma.<\/p>\n For many, gift wrapping is the perfect excuse to whack on Christmas tunes and get your best singing voice on.<\/p>\n But competing with Mariah Carey for hours on end might leave your voice sounding a little on the hoarse side.<\/p>\n A croaky voice is common with\u00a0colds\u00a0and viruses, especially with many circulating this time of year. <\/p>\n According to the NHS, it's usually a sign of acute\u00a0laryngitis, (inflammation of the voice box).<\/p>\n You can usually fix it with some TLC and a few early bedtimes.<\/p>\n But a gruff voice that hasn't gone away should be checked out, Cancer Research UK (CRUK) says.<\/p>\n It could be a sign of\u00a0laryngeal, throat or\u00a0lung cancer, the charity adds. <\/p>\n Cutting through wrapping paper requires a steady hand – at least if you care about your presents looking neat and pretty. <\/p>\n Hands that shake uncontrollably can be a sign of many things, not least old age. <\/p>\n But in some cases, tremors can be a sign of a brain tumour. <\/p>\n This is because tremors are typically caused by issues in certain brain parts that control movement, like the cerebellum, CRUK says. <\/p>\n It's normal to experience more\u00a0pain\u00a0the older we get, especially while sat on the floor, hunched over gifts and wrapping paper.<\/p>\n However, unexplained pain can be a sign of bone cancer, according to CRUK.<\/p>\n The disease usually begins with a feeling of tenderness in the affected bone, which turns into\u00a0an ache that is either persistent or comes and goes.<\/p>\n The\u00a0pain can sometimes be\u00a0wrongly mistaken for\u00a0arthritis\u00a0in adults and\u00a0growing pains\u00a0in children and teenagers.<\/p>\n Having to blink, squint or rub your eyes a lot to get a clearer view of what you are wrapping could be a sign of ageing – or maybe you need a new pair of specs. <\/p>\n But sometimes, it can be a sign of a brain tumour.<\/p>\n Tumour symptoms can include changes in\u00a0vision, like\u00a0blurred\u00a0or double\u00a0vision, according to the Brain Tumour Charity. <\/p>\n This happens when the growth presses on the optic nerve. <\/p>\n Forgetting things from time to time is perfectly normal. <\/p>\n But if you frequently forget who's gift is whose or where you put the sellotape, that could be a sign of something serious. <\/p>\n According to the Mayo Clinic, frontal lobe brain tumours can cause personality changes, including forgetfulness.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gift wrapping means lots of time spent staring down at your hands. <\/p>\n If you notice a new spot on your hands or wrists, a cut that doesn't heal or something that looks like a wart, even if painless, a doctor must check it.<\/p>\n Similarly, you should be aware of any new or existing moles that change in size, shape or colour, become crusty, itch, hurt, bleed or ooze.<\/p>\n Any\u00a0unusual change in a patch of skin or a nail, whether it\u2019s a new change or has been there for a while, should be checked out by your doctor.<\/p>\n We all know wrapping can be pretty exhausting, especially if you have a mountain of gifts. <\/p>\n But it shouldn't leave you sweating.<\/p>\n Hot flushes can sometimes indicate an infection or the menopause. <\/p>\n But sweating is also a symptom of several types of cancer, including\u00a0leukaemia,\u00a0lymphoma, mesothelioma, and cancer of the liver and bone.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dk-comp-debs-18dec-1.jpg\")
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2. Croaky voice<\/h2>\n
3. Shaky hands<\/h2>\n
4. Unexplained pain or aches<\/h2>\n
5.\u00a0Blurred vision<\/h2>\n
6. Forgetfulness\u00a0<\/h2>\n
7. Skin changes<\/h2>\n
8. Sweating<\/h2>\n