Understanding Colon Cancer: Early Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

🔴Changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, and narrow stools, can be early signs of colon cancer.

🩸Bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool, either fresh and red or black and tarry, can indicate the presence of colon cancer.

💤Unintended weight loss, fatigue, and weakness may be symptoms of colon cancer.

😖Persistent abdominal pain or cramps that don't go away should not be ignored and may be a sign of colon cancer.

🔬Bloodstream infection with Streptococcus Bovis is strongly associated with colon cancer and requires further evaluation.

What are the early symptoms of colon cancer?

—Early symptoms of colon cancer can include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, unintended weight loss, and persistent abdominal pain or cramps.

Are there any specific signs of colon cancer?

—Some specific signs of colon cancer include blood in the stool, either fresh and red or black and tarry, and infection with Streptococcus Bovis.

Do changes in bowel habits always indicate colon cancer?

—Changes in bowel habits can be a sign of various conditions, but if accompanied by other symptoms like bleeding or weight loss, further evaluation is recommended.

Can colon cancer cause weight loss?

—Yes, unintentional weight loss can be a symptom of colon cancer.

What should I do if I experience persistent abdominal pain or cramps?

—Persistent abdominal pain or cramps should not be ignored. Consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.

00:00Colon cancer is the third most prevalent cancer, following breast and lung cancers, with 1.9 million cases worldwide.

01:02Changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, and narrow stools, can be early signs of colon cancer.

01:54Bleeding from the rectum, either in fresh red blood or as black, tarry stool, can indicate the presence of colon cancer.

03:18Unintended weight loss, fatigue, and weakness may be symptoms of colon cancer.

03:40Persistent abdominal pain or cramps could be a manifestation of colon cancer and should not be overlooked.