8 Early Warning Signs and Stages of Colon Cancer
What is colon cancer?
Usually, in the early stages of colon cancer there are no signs or symptoms.
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells lining the large intestine (colon); some researchers include the rectum and prefer the term colorectal cancer. There are over 101,000 new cases of colon cancer every year in the U.S. Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for both men and women.
7 Causes Colon Cancer
Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) is caused by:
- Age
- Race
- High-fat diets
- Colon polyps
- Genetics
- Ulcerative colitis (UC)
- Crohn’s disease
What are the early warning signs of colon cancer?
Unlike some diseases, colon cancer typically dies not produce symptoms or signs in its early stages. This is why following screening recommendations is critical. The earlier a colon cancer is detected, the greater the likelihood of successful treatment.
Colon cancer may begin to produce symptoms and signs as it grows and expands. However, there is no specific sign or symptom that definitely indicates colon cancer is present. When signs and symptoms do occur, the following are some of the most typical signs of colon cancer:
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