Bowel cancer symptoms: A swollen neck could be a sign of a growing tumour

August 2024 · 1 minute read

When cancer cells prevent the lymph nodes from draining fluid, swelling in the neck or face occurs – i.e. lymphoedema.

General warning signs of cancer include feeling tired, having low energy levels, feeling “under the weather”, and have less of an appetite.

Before the cancer is given the chance to spread from the bowel to the lymph nodes, there might have been signs of the tumour beforehand.

It’s possible for bowel cancer to cause a change in your normal bowel habits.

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