10 cancer symptoms men often ignore

Heartburn

10. Your heartburn isn’t getting better

You’ve been good to yourself: your alcohol intake is down to two or three beers a week, you’ve cut out fried, fatty, and salty foods, and you’re exercising to reduce stress. Yet your heartburn is as bad as ever… and perhaps worse. This could be a sign of throat or stomach cancer. Men are more prone to develop stomach cancer than are women. If you work in the rubber, coal, or metal industries, you are at greater risk as well. Stop living on antacids and see your doctor.

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Craig Cooper

By Craig Cooper

Craig Cooper is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and TV host of CNBC's "Adventure Capitalists". He is an “Ambassador” for both the global men’s health foundation “Movember” and 2XU, the performance sportswear company. He is the author of the Harper Collins book “Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick-Ass Life After 40“. Follow Craig on Instagram @craigcooperrrr and Facebook.

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