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Colon Cancer Signs
As we get older, it is important to know about colon cancer signs. You might be worried that you have this illness even if you haven't had a diagnosis. Or, if you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, you might want to know what is going on inside of your body and what will happen in the future.
On this page we attempt to convey some of the very common signs and symptoms of colon cancer. However, it is our heartfelt desire that you become a part of this website and contribute your personal experience with colon cancer signs and symptoms so that other's can benefit. Your stories, tips, experiences and advice are all welcome and will be published here. You can remain anonymous if you choose. You can submit your story here or you can read stories submitted by others here.
In the earliest stage of this illness, there are few signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Only through a routine colonoscopy screening and diagnosis by your doctor is it really possible to discover this hidden cancer.
Some very early colon cancer signs are:
- Blood in your stool or darkened stools
- Change in bowel habits, either loose stools or constipation
- Pain in your abdomen or pain during bowel movements
- Feeling tired when you have had enough rest
Colon cancer symptoms later on are:
- Pain in the lower abdomen area
- Feeling very tired
- Occasional cramps along with difficult bowel movements
- Nausea if you are taking certain drugs or receiving radiation treatments
Emotional Symptoms
People often feel sadness, anger and frustration. But during a grave illness, the patient, family and friends may have heightened versions of these emotions.
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Many colon cancer signs are not apparent in the early stages. We are writing additional essays to help you deal with these and other issues involved with this illness. Please click here to give us your contact information. We will send you updated information about newly published essays and other information about colon cancer in our newsletter.
There are many medical people, as well as friends and family, who you can turn to for professional advice, guidance and support at this time. And you can always write to us. Click here if you have any question about colon cancer. Our team of medical and scientific professionals will strive to answer any question you have about this illness.
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- Colon Cancer Symptoms - Early colon cancer symptoms are similar to symptoms of other stomach problems. Therefore diagnosis of this disease is not easy. If you are experiencing changes in your bowel habits that persist for more than 4 days it is a good idea to visit your doctor. Another common symptom is...
- Abdominal Pain Left Side - What does it mean to have abdominal pain left side? Abdominal pain can be a sign of various conditions ranging from heartburn and gallstones to colon cancer and hepatitis. In the case of colon cancer the symtoms may involve...
- Bowel Pain - Bowel pain is one of the symptoms for a number of medical problems, including colon cancer. Colorectal cancers often have no symptoms in the early stages until the cancer has progressed. Then bowel pain is likely. Rectal cancer usually occurs...
- Diverticulitis - Diverticulitis can give some symptoms similar to colon cancer, but only your doctor can really diagnose this disease. Diverticulitis results when small pouches in the digestive tract wall become inflamed. Diverticulas form when pressure inside the colon forces...
- Sleeping Problems - Sleeping problems are one of the most common side effects of colon cancer. If you have this problem try to build yourself up to your bedtime by doing relaxing activities such as getting a massage or taking a long bubble bath. Having adequate support will also help by clearing your head and releasing...
- Colon Cancer Causes Loss of Appetite - Colon cancer causes loss of appetite for various reasons. Even though you don’t feel like eating it is important that you keep up your food intake. Not doing so can cause you to lose valuable strength. Some techniques that might help you are to have someone else do the cooking and...
- Colorectal Cancer Symptoms - Knowing what the colorectal cancer symptoms are may save your life. Being educated on this subject is vital because it is the second most common cause of cancer related death in the entire United States. There are a number of factors that will determine whether or not you are at risk of developing colon cancer or rectal cancer some include...
- Symptoms of Rectal Cancer - Rectal and colon cancer symptoms are very similar and may not be obvious until after years of cancerous growth. The medical techniques to detect and remove rectal colon cancer polyps have greatly reduced the number of people who suffer from symptoms of rectal cancer. Some warning signs include...
- Rectum Cancer - What is the difference between colon cancer and rectal cancer? First off both cancers begin in the digestive system but rectal cancer is close to the anus and colon cancer is higher in the large intestine. Some symptoms of rectal cancer include...
Do you have a personal story to share about colon cancer signs and symptoms?
We've discussed several of the more common signs and symptoms of colon cancer in this website but we know that YOU have a story to tell about your unique experience with colon cancer symptoms.
If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer, please share YOUR story about your symptoms.
YOUR story could very well save someone's life someday!
Other Visitor's Stories About Their Colon Cancer Signs And Symptoms
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Imperative screening
I had my five year colonoscopy August 2006 and was informed the test showed my colon was clean of any polyps or cancer. I had a slight pain in the rectum ...
Strong sharp pain in left side of lower abdomen , hurts when wipe rectal area & womens area when urinating
I was fine, but I did scream something outloudly and thought I felt something pull in my stomach. I got home about 2 hours later; ate and relaxed. But ...
Why Must My Children Hurt?
HI, I am a wife and a MOM and I am dying of colon cancer....hmmm almost sounds like the beginning of an AA meeting. Only wish I could be as in control ...
Colon cancer misdiagnoses--Too little too late?
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I just lost my sister to colon cancer at age 64. She had a lot of abdominal pain which was repeatedly misdiagnosed and/or "dismissed" by her doctors. She ...
Rectal exam - Anal itches
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A few years ago, my intern doctor told me to go to OB/GYN and she said it was not her job to give me a rectal exam.
I wonder why OB/GYN did not perform ...
Taking Cancer Head On
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Dear All,
My name is Nagaraj Krishna and I am from Bangalore India.I was operated on for 4th stage Colon Cancer on 21/04/08 and survived so far.
It ...
I was just tired all the time.
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I am 53 years old and was anemic and tired a lot of the time. I blamed it on heavy menses. My two older sisters had the same problem in their 50's.
Both ...
