Cancer of the colon is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. Malignant cells have lost normal control mechanisms governing growth. These cells may invade surrounding local tissue, or they may spread throughout the body and invade other organ systems.
Symptoms
Colon cancer causes symptoms related to its local presence in the large bowel or by its effect on other organs if it has spread. These symptoms may occur alone or in combination:
* a change in bowel habit
* blood in the stool
* bloating, persistent abdominal distention
* constipation
* a feeling of fullness even after having a bowel movement
* narrowing of the stool—so-called ribbon stools
* persistent, chronic fatigue
* abdominal discomfort
* unexplained weight loss
* and, very rarely, nausea and vomiting
Most of these symptoms are caused by the physical presence of the tumor mass in the colon. Similar symptoms can be caused by other processes; these are not absolutely specific to colon cancer. The key is recognizing that the persistence of these types of symptoms without ready explanation should prompt the individual to seek medical evaluation.
If a tumor develops in the colon, it will begin to cause symptoms as it reaches a certain size. The symptoms are caused by the tumor blocking the opening in the colon. In addition, the tumor commonly oozes blood that is lost in the stool. (Often, this blood is not visible.) This results in anemia and chronic fatigue. Weight loss is a late symptom, often implying substantial obstruction or the presence of systemic disease.-
2007-09-01 01:53:13
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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I dont know colon cancers symptoms. But i know one website it have more and more about cancer and how to cure it in natural way. Reduces the agony of pain. Pls visit this for your more information
2007-08-31 17:39:37
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answered by Anonymous
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my mother had it and never knew it.. all she had was bowel problems but didn't know that was why. she didn't have pain or anything.. but if you are worry about it see your Dr and ask for a colon test. its pretty easy.. i had mine checked after she found out she had colon cancer twice.. i didn't have anything but it did give the Dr a base line for later in life.. just like mammograms you need a base line. also check out www.webmd.com for more about it.. good luck
2007-08-31 18:29:26
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answered by Kat 5
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blood in their stool
2007-09-02 16:29:41
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answered by Barbie 6
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I would say, pain in your butt???!!!
2007-09-03 12:22:57
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answered by Crystal A 3
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