Colon Cancer Symptoms and Support

Colon Cancer Symptoms can be very specific, but the best measure is to test early. Did you know that more than 145,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year? The following are a few colon cancer symptoms:

A change in normal Bowel habits
Dark or bright red blood in the stool
Weight loss for no apparent reason
Naseua and vomiting
Diarrhea,constipation,and or feeling that the bowel does not completely empty
Persistent gas pains, bloating, fullness, and/or cramps

If you have one or more of the colon cancer symptoms listed above, it does not automatically mean you have colon cancer, as some of the symptoms can point to other issues. Why take a chance?

The key is early detection. One of the simplest tests you can take is the Fecal occult blood test (FOBT). It checks for blood in the stool. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends men and women have an FOBT every year beginning at age 50. It can be a take home multiple sample test, that can be completed and taken back to the doctor's office.

Raising awareness of colon cancer with new and innovative campaigns is a constant process. New imaging equipment and techniques are constantly being developed. Recognizing the cancerous cells at an earlier lifestage is always a goal. Don't think you have to wait until you turn 50 to get a test. The fact is that if everybody had a test done at 50, 1000's of lives would be saved. If that age was reduced to 40, the number would be even higher by the simple act of early detection. If you have any of the colon cancer symptoms, by all means get a quick test done with your doctor.