16 Early Signs Cancer Is Growing in Your Body

Some signs are more specific and visible, but are often attributed to a simple, temporary imbalance.

• Blood from the rectum or blood in the stool     : a warning sign of colon cancer.

• Swelling in the neck, armpits and groin     : Enlarged lymph nodes may indicate a dysfunction of the lymphatic system.

• Bruising or abnormal bleeding     : This is sometimes caused by a decrease in the number of platelets in certain types of blood cancer.

• Persistent swelling     : especially in women, this may indicate ovarian cancer.

• Unexplained weight loss     : Often associated with cancer of the digestive system or liver.