A doctor has spoken out about the subtle sign of cancer that could mean a person is bleeding internally.

One in two men and one in three women in the US will develop cancer in their lifetime, while one in five men and one in six for women will die of the disease.

That’s according to the American Cancer Society; so it’s important to be able to identify signs of cancer, which Dr Robin Clark has done for us – revealing the subtle sign of cancer that could mean you are bleeding internally.

One in 67 women and one in 61 men die of colon/rectum cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (Getty Stock Image)

So, without further ado, let’s get into what the medical director at Bupa Health Insurance has said.

He spoke to Express.co.uk in a bid to raise awareness of bowel cancer, which is sadly on the rise amongst young people.

“Weight loss is less common than some of the other symptoms, but bowel cancer can prevent you from being able to absorb all the nutrients from your food,” Dr Clark shared.

“You might not feel like eating if you feel sick, bloated or if you just don’t feel hungry.”

The medical professional also described how bowel cancer causes changes to your stool, even early on.

“Changes in the color, shape, and texture of your poo that last longer than a few days can reveal signs of infection, digestive issues or more serious problems, such as cancer,” he explained.

Bowel cancer can cause changes to your eating habits (Getty Stock Image)

“Although persistent constipation can be a sign of bowel cancer – having looser stools or feeling the need to go to the toilet more frequently is a more common symptom.

“Other symptoms can include boating, abdominal pain or mucus in the poo.”

Dr Clark contined: “Though your toilet habits might make you feel uncomfortable, being in tune with your bowels could be a life saver.

“The most common things to look out for are changes to your toilet habits or poo.

“If you have black or dark red poo, or bloody diarrhoea, you should see your GP [general practitioner, which is a PCP in the US] urgently.”

Patients suffering with bowel cancer might also experience anemia, which is when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body to its tissues. This is because they may be bleeding internally from the tumor.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer (Getty Stock Image)

He revealed: “There are several more subtle symptoms to look out for. A diagnosis of anaemia may be a sign that you’re bleeding internally, even if you haven’t noticed blood in your poo.

“The lack of iron in the body can leave you feeling tired.”

Dr Clark added: “Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers, so it’s vital to speak to a medical professional if you notice symptoms.

“If anything doesn’t look or feel right, or you’ve noticed an unexplained change of some sort, it’s crucial that you seek medical help immediately, no matter what your age.”

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.

Doctors have shared the little-known signs you can look out for on your toe and fingernails which may be an indicator of a type of cancer.

If you spot something unusual – but relatively non-alarming – going on with your body, it’s easy to dismiss it and assume it will be fine again in a few days. However, even the smallest of changes can be worth keeping an eye on, right down to changes in your toenails.

Symptoms like irregular moles are commonly associated with skin cancer, so it’s easy to understand why people might forget to check their nails for any strange signs too. After all, they’re not technically ‘skin’.

But that doesn’t mean they should be overlooked.

Melanoma can form in the toenails (Getty Stock Photo)

Where can melanomas form?

A melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body, and they most commonly appear in areas that are often exposed to the sun.

However, it’s not only your skin that’s at risk, as the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) notes that, ‘although rare’, skin cancer can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails.

Known as subungual melanoma, or nail melanoma, this type of melanoma isn’t linked to sun exposure. It’s most likely to develop in the big toe, thumb or index finger, and is described as ‘serious’ by the Cleveland Clinic.

Anyone can get subungual melanoma, though people between 50 and 70 years old have a higher risk of developing the type of cancer. It’s also more common in people of African-American, Asian or Hispanic descent.

Dark streaks in the nail can be a sign of the melanoma (Getty Stock Photo)

What are the signs of nail melanoma?

There are a number of indicators of nail melanoma that you can look out for, with dermatologists cited by the AADA listing five specific signs.

1. A dark, black or brown streak in the nail. This is often visible on the thumb or big toe of your dominant hand or foot, though it can show up on any nail.
2. Dark skin next to or around your nail
3. Nail lifting from your fingers or toes as your nail starts to separate from the nail bed
4. Nail splitting down the center
5. A bump or nodule on nail, as well as possibly a band of color which could be wide and irregular or dark and narrow

Doctors have recommended that you visit a dermatologist if you notice any changes to your nails, including a new dark band on your nail.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact the American Cancer Society on 1-800-227-2345 or via their live chat feature, available 24/7 every day of the year.

A pharmacist is warning about what certain changes to the complexion of your face could say about your health.

You may know the saying, ‘You’re looking a bit green around the gills,’ but heaven forbid you should actually look green in your face. Do you know what it could mean or when you should really call the doctor?

There’s a few changes to your complexion you should be keeping an eye out for too as a sign of if anything is wrong.

You should start paying more attention to changes in your face (Getty Stock Images)

Pale skin

First off, pale isn’t really a color, more a shade but your face going pale potentially a sign of anaemia.

Superintendent Pharmacist for pharmaceutical chain Superdrug, Niamh McMillan, said, as quoted by The Mirror a paling face as a sign of anaemia means ‘your body isn’t producing enough red blood cells to carry oxygen effectively’.

“This is often accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and feeling faint,” she adds – so, as someone who’s anaemic themselves, it’s good to go and get a blood test and get on some iron supplements.

McMillan also warns ‘sudden paleness’ could be a sign of ‘low blood pressure, dehydration, or a response to shock’.

She continues: “While this can sometimes be temporary, persistent instances should be checked out by a healthcare professional.”

If you go pale a lot – or suddenly – then you may want to keep an eye (Getty Stock Images)

Red skin

Now, a red or flushed face is often pretty normal – think of the last time you got embarrassed, had to brace the subway or dragged yourself on one of those run clubs in a bid to settle down for cuffing season.

However, McMillan explains: “Persistent redness could indicate a skin condition like rosacea or even high blood pressure.

“If redness appears suddenly alongside symptoms such as sweating, palpitations or breathlessness, it may suggest a condition such as carcinoid syndrome, which requires immediate attention.”

If you keep going red, it might be more than just embarrassment (Getty Stock Images)

Green skin

Next up is green. Granted, unless you’re dressing up as Elphaba to go and see a viewing of Wicked, if your face ever turns a shade of green in any other sort of situation, it’s clearly not a good sign.

McMillan notes: “If your face has a greenish tint, it might be linked to nausea, often caused by motion sickness, anxiety, or a viral infection.”

And should that green tinge turn more ‘blue-grey-green’ this could ‘suggest a drop in oxygen levels and be linked to a condition known as cyanosis – which might occur due to breathing difficulties or certain heart and lung conditions’.

“While mild cases of nausea pass quickly, a recurring blue-grey-green face should be discussed with a medical professional,” McMillan advises.

Yellow tinges aren’t a great sign either (Getty Stock Images)

Yellow skin

If your skin or eyes go a shade of yellow, this could point to you developing jaundice.

Cleveland Clinic explains: “Jaundice is when your skin, sclera (whites of your eyes) and mucous membranes turn yellow. Jaundice occurs when your liver is unable to process bilirubin (a yellow substance made when red blood cells break down) in your blood.

“This can either be caused by too much red blood cell breakdown or liver injury.”

McMillan adds: “It can be caused by conditions such as hepatitis, gallstones, or from certain medications.”

And other symptoms to keep an eye out for include ‘dark urine, pale stools, and itching’.

If do you spot the above, go and seek the advice of a medical professional.

Niamh said: “Changes in your facial complexion might seem harmless, but they can sometimes signal underlying health issues.”

So, always check in with a doctor if you’re concerned.

Much of the internet has been left amazed at a video of an immune cell fighting off an aggressive and deadly cancer cell.

Cancer is a devastating condition that most families have likely been affected by

in some shape or form.

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2022, there was an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the US.

While we all know how devastating the disease can be, we often don’t get an illustration of how it attacks the body.

However, one particular video uploaded to YouTube by the channel Science Learning Made Easy has showcased an immune cell defeating a deadly cancer cell.

“Witnessing the dynamic confrontation between the immune system’s T-cells (depicted in yellow) and a vigorously aggressive cancer cell (illustrated in magenta) is truly awe-inspiring,” Science Learning Made Easy wrote in the caption of the video.

The video showed the T-cell attacking a cancer cell. (YouTube/Science Learning Made Easy)

The immune system is the system in your body that fights off infection, and is made up of various types of immune cells.

T-cells are a special form of white blood cells that the immune system uses to help protect the body from illnes and help defend it against cancer.

As perfectly documented in the video, the T-cells sees the cancer as ‘foreign’ cells that doesn’t belong in the body, so it ultimately attacks and tries to destroy the cancer cells.

In the video, the T-cells successfully manage to do this and beat cancer in the process.

The video has since been re-uploaded to Reddit, leaving many social media users amazed.

“The human body is freakin wild. It amazes me how it just all works,” one Redditor wrote.

A cancer cell. (Getty Stock Image)

“Immune Systems along hormones, to me, are the craziest s**t nature ever evolved,” a second added.

“An entire universe happening inside of us,” a third remarked, while a fourth quipped: “Wow, videos like this makes me think each and every cell is alive and not just chemical reactions taking place.”

Sometimes, not everything goes to plan and the cancer can actually outsmart the immune system.

Cancer cells can trick the immune system into thinking they’re healthy cells, meaning T-cells are not deployed to attack them.

Cancer cells may activate the ‘checkpoint’ process, which makes the immune system stop attacking the cancer too early.

With the continued research into cancer, hopefully some sort of cure will be developed in the near future.