Colon cancer or Colorectal cancer?

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1. Jayaraman says:

   January 31, 2010 at 2:10 am

   I do not think you need to worry of any cancer in view of the symptoms mentioned by you, though some of them relate to Colon cancer too. It is highly essential at this stage to have a check up by a good doctor and to evaluate the actual positon. Please do the needul immediately. However, I give below the sign and symptoms colon cancer for your information only -

   Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon.

   Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers.

   Polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. Regular screening tests can help prevent colon cancer by identifying polyps before they become cancerous. If signs and symptoms of colon cancer do appear, they may include changes in bowel habits, blood in your stool, persistent cramping, gas or abdominal pain.

   Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:

   -A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks
   -Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
   -Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
   -Abdominal pain with a bowel movement
   -A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely
   -Weakness or fatigue
   -Unexplained weight loss -