| Numerous people find out every year that they | | | | people. Those who have had polyps and certain |
| have colon cancer. This is why it is important to | | | | bowel diseases or disorders may also be at risk. |
| always know the significant signs and symptoms | | | | The above-mentioned risk factors are not |
| of colon cancer especially if you are at high risk of | | | | absolute. Even people who may not have them |
| developing the condition. Although the colon cancer | | | | may still develop colon cancer. This is why it pays |
| symptoms may not always be obvious, these | | | | to know what colon cancer symptoms can |
| may be the crucial signs that may help prolong | | | | manifest with the condition. |
| your life. The sooner they are detected, the | | | | Signs and Symptoms |
| bigger are your chances for survival. | | | | There are times when people show only very |
| Who is At Risk | | | | slight symptoms. Sometimes the colon cancer |
| Anyone can develop colon cancer. Both men and | | | | symptoms may be so indistinguishable that it |
| women are equally possible candidates for colon | | | | seems like there are no symptoms at all. This is |
| cancer. There are however a couple of people | | | | why some people may be diagnosed with cancer |
| who are particularly more at risk than others. | | | | of the colon only at an advanced stage. In any |
| Although young people can also develop this | | | | case, being sensitive to even slight symptoms |
| cancer, those who are 50 years old and above | | | | may already provide a clue to the condition. |
| are at a greater risk. This is why people at this | | | | Paying attention is important if colon cancer is to |
| age bracket are often recommended by their | | | | be detected early and treated. |
| doctors to undergo colon cancer screening at | | | | A person who has a developing colon cancer |
| regular intervals. | | | | condition may frequently feel tired. They may also |
| It is also quite possible that the condition may run | | | | experience increased stomach cramping, gassiness |
| in the family. Those who have relatives or family | | | | or even some slight abdominal pain. Stool |
| members who have had this disease may also be | | | | consistency and bowel movement frequency may |
| at risk of developing the condition. | | | | also eventually change. Sometimes, blood may |
| Sometimes though, the risk of cancer of the | | | | appear in the stools although this can also be a |
| colon may be increased by certain lifestyle | | | | sign of some other condition. |
| factors. Smoking for example is a number one | | | | You can never be too sure with yourself. You |
| culprit that has been implicated in a number of | | | | should always consider seeing a specialist if the |
| other cancer conditions. Aside from smoking, | | | | symptoms appear and if you are particularly at |
| leading a largely sedentary life and eating too | | | | risk. At the age of 50, regular screenings should |
| many foods that are high in trans and saturated | | | | be performed on you even if you are not at risk |
| fats may also lead you closer to colon cancer. | | | | and have no symptoms. Colon cancer is most |
| Some people also have a higher risk of colon | | | | easily treated at the early stages so the sooner |
| cancer if they have been diagnosed with certain | | | | you find out if you have it, and can recognise any |
| conditions. Obese people and those who have | | | | of the colon cancer symptoms, the better for |
| diabetes for example are considered 'at risk' | | | | you. |