Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is the type of cancer that begins in the colon, also known as the large intestine. It can also be referred to as rectal cancer, the type of cancer that starts at the rectum; because the two types of cancer are similar to each other in features. Let’s understand the common symptoms of colon cancer. Early warning signs or symptoms Polyps are the first signs of most kinds of cancers, and thus when any polyps appear on the body, one must have them screened or removed immediately. The early symptoms of colon cancer include sudden and undefined weight loss and narrow stools. Apart from these, other symptoms that could appear in colon cancer include rectal bleeding, a feeling that you have to empty bowel, but nothing passes, also known as tenesmus, and iron deficiency. Apart from this, one could also experience abdominal pain, which persists over time. Another symptom is the feeling of fatigue or weakness in the body. It has been observed that people do not experience a lot of symptoms during the very earlier stages. However, depending on the size of cancer and its exact location within the large intestine, the symptoms can vary from person to person.

A condition identified by a lack of sufficient hemoglobin in the blood is known as anemia. Hemoglobin is found in the red blood cells which are responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. There are different types of anemia. While some of them are common, others are rarely diagnosed. Here’s having a look at these different types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia Among the different types of anemia, this is the most common type. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have the mineral iron in sufficient quantities. The body needs iron to produce hemoglobin. Therefore, if there is a lack of sufficient iron, the required amount of oxygen is not received by the body. The condition causes several symptoms and they include: Fatigue Paleness of the skin Weakness Breathlessness  Cravings to eat strange things such as dirt, clay, or ice Dizziness or lightheadedness Tingling sensation in the legs Swelling or soreness in the tongue Heartbeats that either irregular or rapid Brittleness of the nails Headache Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency anemia When there isn’t enough vitamin B12 or folate in the body, it leads to the production of unusually large red blood cells that have abnormal functionalities.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women, right after skin cancer. By spreading awareness about the disease, the survival rates have seen a surge. So, here’s a brief about what you need to know about the stages and symptoms of breast cancer. Stages of breast cancer To know the stage of cancer, there are certain details which the doctors will need. These will include the following: Whether or not the cancer is invasive The size of the tumor Whether or not cancer has reached the lymph nodes Whether or not cancer has reached nearby organs or tissues Based on these details, there are five stages of breast cancer. Stage 0 of breast cancer This is the stage where the cancer is noninvasive. At this stage, there are no signs of the cancer cells or the non-cancerous abnormal cells spreading from the breasts – the place from which they started. The cells have also not invaded the nearby normal tissues. Stage I of breast cancer At this stage, cancer has become invasive, and it is categorized into subcategorized – stage IA and IB. At stage IA, the tumor is about two centimeters big, and the cancer cells are yet to spread outside the breasts.

Your lymph system consists of lymph vessels and nodes responsible for circulating lymph fluid throughout the body. The lymph system per se is a protective system that consists of white blood cells that fight infection. However, lymph cells, which are also known as lymphocytes, can be cancerous. In this article, we will talk in brief about some of the common kinds of lymphomas. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Many lymphomas fall under this category. Doctors segregate non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by the cells they affect. These cells could be slow-growing or fast-growing. There are two types of cells that the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects – T-Cells and the B-Cells. Most kinds of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma affect the B-Cells. Follicular Lymphoma It is a common type of lymphoma, which is slow-growing as well as indolent. It accounts for approximately twenty percent of lymphoma cases in the United States. Common symptoms include – night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes. It mainly affects older or middle-aged adults. The treatment options include radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy. B-Cell Lymphomas It is one of the most common types of lymphoma. So much so that B-Cell Lymphomas account for more than 85 percent of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas. This type of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diffuses in the large B cell, which is also abbreviated as DLBCL.

Leukemia is not just a kind of blood cancer which occurs in children; it can affect people of all ages. There are some early warning signs of leukemia that you shouldn’t ignore at any cost and rush to a doctor whenever required. In the case of adults, it is diagnosed in people aged 65 to 74. Night sweats Night sweats are one of the early warning signs of leukemia. You start to sweat profusely at night, although the temperature of the room is normal. This is because leukemia makes you vulnerable to infections. After all, your body does not produce enough immune cells. In an instance of infection, the temperature of your body will rise automatically, causing night sweats and fever.  Shortness of breath Leukemia has many side effects, such as shortness of breath. This occurs when you are on the verge of T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia. In this kind of leukemia, the cells cluster around the thymus gland. This can cause severe chest pain and even difficulty breathing. If the same is accompanied by coughing, wheezing, or feeling pain while breathing, you should immediately seek medical attention.  Loss of appetite Loss of appetite is again one of the early warning signs of leukemia.