Symptoms of Colon Cancer

Symptoms and signs of colon cancer most commonly include blood in the stool or a change in bowel habits.^1,^2,³

Visible blood in the stool or a darkening of stool color as a result of the presence of blood.
A change in bowel habits.

Diarrhea, constipation or a feeling that the bowel does not completely empty.

Pencil thin or narrowing of stool.
Bloating or frequent gas pains, fullness, or cramps.
Unexplained weight loss.
Fatigue
Vomiting

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References

1 American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2017.

2 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.32347

3 National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Colon Cancer. V.3.2008. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2008. NCCN^® and NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK^® are registered trademarks of National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc.

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