Signs and symptoms of colon cancer are:
Change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation or a change in stool consistency
Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps, gas or pain
Feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Many people with colon cancer have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms occur, they tend to vary with the size and location of the cancer of the large intestine.
When to see a doctor
If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in the stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about when to begin screening for colon cancer. Guidelines generally recommend early screening for colon cancer at the age of 50 years. Your doctor may recommend more frequent screening or earlier if you have other risk factors such as family history of disease.
Change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation or a change in stool consistency
Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps, gas or pain
Feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
Weakness or fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Many people with colon cancer have no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms occur, they tend to vary with the size and location of the cancer of the large intestine.
When to see a doctor
If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in the stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about when to begin screening for colon cancer. Guidelines generally recommend early screening for colon cancer at the age of 50 years. Your doctor may recommend more frequent screening or earlier if you have other risk factors such as family history of disease.
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