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Colorectal Cancer

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Common Signs and Symptoms

When colorectal cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. But as the cancer grows, it can cause changes that people should watch for. Common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include:

  • a change in the frequency of bowel movements
  • diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
  • either bright red or very dark blood in the stool
  • stools that are narrower than usual
  • general abdominal discomfort such as frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, and/or cramps
  • either bright red or very dark blood in the stool
  • stools that are narrower than usual
  • general abdominal discomfort such as frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, and/or cramps
  • weight loss with no known reason
  • constant tiredness
  • vomiting