16 Early Signs Cancer Is Growing in Your Body

Visible changes in the 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.