5. Swollen lymph nodes or lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin
Swollen lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system, which can be a sign of cancer.
6. Excessive bruising or bleeding that won't stop
This
symptom usually suggests that something abnormal is happening in your platelets and red blood cells, which may be a sign of leukemia. Over time, leukemia cells replace red blood cells and platelets, which impairs your blood's ability to carry oxygen and clot.
7. Weakness and fatigue
Generalized fatigue and weakness are symptoms of so many different types of cancer that you'll need to consider them in combination with other symptoms. But whenever you feel inexplicably exhausted and don't respond to more sleep, talk to your doctor.
8. Abdominal swelling or weight gain
Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer overwhelmingly report unexplained abdominal swelling that occurs quite suddenly and continues to recur intermittently over a long period of time.
9. Feeling full and unable to eat
This is another sign of ovarian cancer: women report having no appetite and being unable to eat, even if they haven't eaten in a while.
10. Pelvic or abdominal pain
Pain and cramps in the pelvis and abdomen can go hand in hand with the swelling that often signals ovarian cancer. Leukemia can also cause abdominal pain due to an enlarged spleen.
11. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
This is a common finding of colorectal cancer diagnosis. The presence of blood in the toilet alone is a reason to call your doctor and schedule a colonoscopy.
12. Unexplained Weight Loss
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