20 Early Signs Your Body is Fighting Cancer

7. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool

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A common sign of colorectal cancer. Blood in the toilet should be a big enough sign to see a doctor immediately.

8. Lumps in the neck, underarm or groin area

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Swollen lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system which can lead to cancer.

9. Excessive bruising or bleeding that doesn’t stop

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Suggests abnormalities with the platelets and red blood cells, which can be a sign of leukemia. Leukemia cells crowd out red blood cells impairing your blood’s ability to carry oxygen leading to clots.