what are signs and symptoms of colon cancer?
413399
['Any major change in bowel habits.', 'Blood in the stool that is either bright red, black or tarry.', 'Unintentional weight loss.', 'Stools that are narrower than usual.', 'Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely.']
970047
['Unexplained weight loss.', 'Abdominal pain or vague pain just above the belly button area.', 'Indigestion, heartburn or vomiting.', 'Loss of or decrease in appetite.', 'Weakness or fatigue.', 'Blood in vomit or stool.', 'A feeling of fullness after small meals.']
426840
['Trouble swallowing.', 'Chest pain.', 'Weight loss.', 'Hoarseness.', 'Chronic cough.', 'Vomiting.', 'Bone pain (if cancer has spread to the bone)', 'Bleeding into the esophagus. This blood then passes through the digestive tract, which may turn the stool black.']
226506
['coughing up blood;', 'blood in urine;', 'blood mixed through bowel motion (stools);', 'a change in bowel habit that lasts for more than six weeks;', 'unexplained, significant weight loss (5kg/10lbs over a couple of months);', 'a lump anywhere on your body;']
492001
['A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool.', 'Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool.', 'Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain.', "A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely.", 'Weakness or fatigue.', 'Unexplained weight loss.']
222934
['Blood in the stool. Seeing blood in your stool can be scary. ... ', 'Chronic coughing. Is it the common cold, allergies, the flu, or something more? ... ', 'Chronic headaches. ... ', 'Difficulty swallowing. ... ', 'Difficulty urinating. ... ', 'Excessive bruising. ... ', 'Frequent fevers or infections. ... ', 'Noticeable skin changes.']
814636
['Drooling/excessive salivation (a symptom of nausea)', 'Decreased activity.', 'Decreased appetite.', 'Weight loss.', 'Abdominal pain.']
755059
['Enlarged lymph nodes (seen or felt as lumps under the skin)', 'Swollen abdomen (belly)', 'Feeling full after only a small amount of food.', 'Shortness of breath or cough.', 'Fever.', 'Weight loss.', 'Night sweats.', 'Fatigue (feeling very tired)']
780045
['abdominal bloating and pain.', 'chronic diarrhea.', 'vomiting.', 'constipation.', 'pale, foul-smelling, or fatty stool.', 'iron-deficiency anemia.', 'weight loss.', 'fatigue.']
1275374
Therefore, the belief that you have hemorrhoids could actually be a symptom of colon cancer. If you are experiencing any new signs of rectal bleeding, no matter what your age, you should consult your doctor immediately, especially if it is a new symptom.
341437
['headaches.', 'feeling sick.', 'being sick (vomiting) or diarrhoea.', 'stomach pain.', 'constipation.', 'wind.']
536541
['If the breast or chest wall is affected, symptoms may include pain, nipple discharge, or a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm.', 'If the cancer has spread to bones, symptoms may include pain, fractures or decreased alertness due to high calcium levels.']
355111
['Abdominal pain, cramping or bloating that is typically relieved or partially relieved by passing a bowel movement.', 'Excess gas.', 'Diarrhea or constipation — sometimes alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation.', 'Mucus in the stool.']
243774
['A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or more-frequent bowel movements.', 'Dark maroon or bright red blood in stool.', 'Narrow stool.', "A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely.", 'Abdominal pain.', 'Unexplained weight loss.', 'Weakness or fatigue.']
1213897
['Nausea.', 'Bowel habit alterations.', 'Abdominal pain.', 'Headache.', 'Raised blood pressure.', 'Gastritis.']
1384049
['Recurring bouts of chronic constipation and diarrhea.', 'Gastrointestinal disturbances, such as chronic bloating, heartburn, and gas.', 'Tremors and spasms.', 'Cramping and/or shaking muscles.', 'Blood in stools.']
109678
['Loss of appetite.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Constipation and abdominal (belly) pain.', 'The need to drink more fluids and urinate more.', 'Tiredness, weakness, or muscle pain.', 'Confusion, disorientation, and difficulty thinking.', 'Headaches.', 'Depression.']