Rectum Cancer Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Symptoms
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Symptoms
It is possible to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.
Weight Loss and Changes in Bowel Movements
Weight loss and changes in bowel movements are general symptoms for colon cancer, but also occur in many other diseases.
Rectal Bleeding
Blood in the stools is a common sign of many intestinal cancers. It may appear red if it is fresh or black if it is old. It should be reported to a doctor immediately, even thoug...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Dealing with Constipation During Cancer
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When to consider surgery for IBD
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Health Guide
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
...lower part of the abdomen where the appendix is located and resembles appendicitis.Cancer. Colon or rectal cancers must always be ruled out when symptoms of IBD occur.Intestinal Ischemia. Symptoms... Read more »Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis
...located and resemble appendicitis. Click the icon to see an image of the appendix.Cancer. Colon or rectal cancers must always be ruled out when symptoms of IBD occur.Intestinal Ischemia. Symptoms... Read more »Ulcerative Colitis: Introduction
...intestine. These and other inflammatory bowel diseases have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.Ulcerative Colitis. Ulcerative colitis occurs only in the large intestine.... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Diagnosis
Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete... Read more »Crohn's Disease: Introduction
...intestine. These and other IBDs (inflammatory bowel disease) have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.Crohn's Disease. Crohn's disease is an inflammation that extends into the... Read more »Images
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