Cancer warning signs can manifest at any point during the day, but certain symptoms are more prone to appearing first thing in the morning.

Recognising these indicators could enable people to seek medical examination for cancer and receive potentially life-saving treatment earlier.

A pharmacist has warned that any unusual changes noticed upon waking should prompt an immediate visit to your GP.

Abbas Kanani, a pharmacist at Chemist Click, highlighted that a persistent cough, fatigue, and night sweats could all be warning signs of cancer.

He mentioned that while smokers often experience morning coughs, if the cough persists for more than two weeks, it’s important to see a GP, irrespective of smoking habits.

Feeling unusually tired in the morning, especially when accompanied by other symptoms, is another cause for concern.

“It’s expected to feel a bit tired in the mornings, but if this fatigue is unusual for you or persists throughout the day, it should be evaluated,” Mr. Kanani advised.

A third warning sign the pharmacist highlighted was nocturnal sweating.

If your bedding is soaked or moist from perspiration, you may have been experiencing this symptom.

He added: “Get this checked out with your GP, especially if night sweats are accompanied by fatigue, weight loss or bruising.”

Other symptoms of cancer

According to the NHS, other symptoms which can appear at any time of the day include:

• Chest pain and breathlessness
• Changes in bowel habits
• Unusual bleeding
• Lumps
• Mole changes
• Unexplained weight loss
• Tummy or back pain
• Indigestion and heartburn
• Itchy or yellow skin

Lowering smoking and alcohol intake can reduce cancer risks. Cancer Research UK emphasizes the significance of lifestyle alterations, such as reducing tobacco and alcohol use, in significantly decreasing the risk of cancer.

The charity has emphasised that quitting smoking is the “biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK, and worldwide.”

They explain on their website: “The link between smoking and cancer is very clear. It is a cause of at least 15 different types of cancer, including two of the most common: lung and bowel cancer.”

They further stress that there is no safe level of smoking. Additionally, cutting down on alcohol could also help individuals reduce their cancer risks, according to the charity.

They state: “Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancer. Whatever your drinking habits, cutting down will reduce your risk.”