Tuesday, August 16, 2011

What is the numer one symptom that almost all colon cancer victims suffer from

What is the numer one symptom that almost all colon cancer victims suffer from?
What is/are the true symptoms?
Cancer - 7 Answers
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1 :
Rectal bleeding, there really are no symptoms, however, blood work can unveil anemia, which could be a telltale symptom of internal bleeding, which is one of the only symptoms of the disease.
2 :
Bloody Stool (I just had a colon test so I know)
3 :
Not just blood in stool (sometimes the blood loss can be imperceptible) but changes in bowel movement as well. Diarrhea or constipation, a feeling you didn't void completely, narrower feces, cramps, tiredness or sudden weight loss.
4 :
There are a number of symptoms that should not be ignored. Blood in stool (detected by Hemaccult test) Abdominal pain/cramps Difficulty in eating, especially certain foods. Occasional diarrhea or constipation. A person should have a colonoscopy to detect colon cancer. This test will look at the entire length of the colon, not just the lower portion. This should be done before any surgery is performed. I don't know if she had a positive occult blood, but my mother had all of the other symptoms for months. Her doctor took out her gall bladder. When she complained to the doctor that the surgery hadn't resolved her symptoms, he finally did the colonoscopy and then surgery. She had a large tumor, stage IIIC in the upper ascending colon which had probably been growing for several years.
5 :
Almost all colon cancer victims suffer from late diagnosis for the cancer because it's too easy to put off visiting your doctor with non-specific digestive related issues/problems. Early detection and screening is important. Rectal exams and colon-related testing is not alot of fun, so people tend to put off and/or avoid visits to the doctor. If you suspect you have persisent digestive problems of any kind = see a doctor!
6 :
Colon cancer could be mostly wiped out if people would have colonoscopies to check for polyps and get them removed before they become a problem. I know, easier said than done. A colonoscopy is really not bad. The prep the day before is the worst part of it. If you have any worries or a family history of colon cancer, then get one. If you are past 50 you should have one every 5 years or as recommended by your doctor.
7 :
blood in the stool, bowel movements will become less often than normal and in smaller amounts, and could be a lot thinner, almost the size of a pencil. best thing to do is talk to your doctor. until you can do that, look up colon cancer signs and symptoms on the web. there is a lot of information there.

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