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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
The specific symptoms of cancer depend upon where the cancer is located. In some cases, a tumor can stay hidden for years because it causes no damage to tissues that would result in an observable symptom. Examples of cancers that may stay hidden for a long time include the following.
Many times the symptoms of cancer are vague or can be mistaken for other diseases. The non-specific symptoms of cancer can include:
Any of these symptoms should prompt you to see your doctor.