Why do people who have cancer seem relatively healthy until they get diagnosed?

I had NO symptoms. Absolutely NO symptoms. I am 63 years old, play tennis 3x/week, walk 6 miles every other day and lift weights on the opposite days. Went for my 10 year colonoscopy and was d…

Top stories for Susan   Why do people who have cancer seem relatively healthy until they get diagnosed? Christine, former Financial • Updated Sat I had NO symptoms. Absolutely NO symptoms. I am 63 years old, play tennis 3x/week, walk 6 miles every other day and lift weights on the opposite days. Went for my 10 year col... Read more » 808 109   What is the best way to store bananas to prevent them from getting brown quickly? Craig Good, Promoting a healthy relationship with food. • Answered May 16, 2017 Well, you can start by never doing these things again: Store them in a bag Store them in the refrigerator Bananas release a lot of ethylene gas, which is what ripens fruit. Yo... Read more » 1.3K 39   My light turned yellow. I slammed on my brakes and now the car behind me rear-ended me. Who's at fault? John Strohsnitter, Been fixing cars for 50 years • Answered March 3 The police officer who answered the question is correct. This happened to me once in each direction. One time, I was stopped at a light. When the light turned green, I proce... Read more » 2.7K 251   Ashley Tyson, Psychologist at Psychologists (2003-present) • Posted Jan 2 My husband went into cardiac arrest late at night and was resuscitated for ten minutes. The doctor said he was gone, but I refused to give up. The doctor continued chest compressions for another tw... Read more » 5.7K 479   Why do people start living in one room of the house as they age? Rob LeChevallier, J.D Law (1978) • Answered June 25, 2025 I am almost 72 and my wife is 71. We sold our large 5 bedroom home where we raised our family six years ago and purchased a townhouse/condo in a 55 and over community only ... Read more » 4.9K 379   I told my boss that I'm going to resign, and he offered me twice my current salary if I stay, what should I do? Dan Richter, former Enlisted at U.S. Army (2014-2020) • Answered September 8, 2018 This happened to one of my friends. It wasn't twice her pay, but it was a hefty increase. She not only didn't want to quit anymore, but she was actually ecstatic, kind of b... Read more » 8.3K 535   What do gyms not want you to know? KS, Simple health tips • Answered January 31 While i was sitting at a coffee shop, i had a guy sitting near me who was conducting interview for GYM lady staff. I was quite near to him and i could hear the interview go... Read more » 2.1K 21   Why is USB-C necessary when the previous USB was adequate to accomplish everyday tasks? Ken Lawton, Programmer and designer • Answered November 4 Here's the thing you have to understand about the USB, or Universal Serial Bus. The very first iteration of the device was a GIGANTIC upgrade from the way things were befor... Read more » 932 82   How do anorexics stop eating, don't they get an urge to eat, or is food just out of their life now? Anna Adlam • Answered January 14, 2024 I never stopped eating. I ate every day the whole time I've had anorexia. And I constantly had the urge to eat. I would think about eating all the time and constantly fough... Read more » 473 65   What type of food is good for the health? Emily Wilson, Drafter, All Other at Casual Corner (2018-present) • Answered June 18, 2025 Pumpkin seeds are known as superfoods, with super high nutritional density! It contains protein, high-quality unsaturated fatty acids, various trace elements, and dietary fi... Read more » 193 14   Is yellowish urine a sign of diabetes type 2? Arnold Milan, Party Time Nurse (2002-present) • Answered January 18 No. If you have diabetes, your urine will taste sweet. The yellowness in the urine appears due to bilirubin. It gives the brown color to feces as well. You could be not drinki... Read more » 617 76   How long can eggs be unrefrigerated before becoming unsafe to eat? Donna Fernstrom, lives in Sweden (2025-present) • Updated July 13, 2021 When a chicken lays an egg, it arrives in the world with an antibacterial coating called the 'bloom.' If the egg is just lightly brushed off and put in a box, then you can ... Read more » 5.4K 143 Read more in your feed

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