Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Signs

  • Colorectal Cancer
    Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops from uncontrolled cell division of the inner lining of the large intestine (colon and rectum). Globally, colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in men and 4th most common cancer in women. However, incidences of colorectal cancer are increasing in Asian countries due to change in dietary habits and lifestyle. 
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 26 September 2015
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Change in bowel habit such as diarrhoea, constipation or narrowing of stool lasting more than 4 weeks
  • Bright red or dark blood in stool
  • A feeling of not being able to empty the bowel completely
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Persistent abdominal pain, discomfort, gas, bloating etc.
  • Anaemia
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08/Jan/2019
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Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer

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  • Colorectal Cancer
    Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops from uncontrolled cell division of the inner lining of the large intestine (colon and rectum). Globally, colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in men and 2nd most common cancer in women. Colorectal cancer is more common in developed nations such as the United States and less common in developing nations. However, incidences of colorectal cancer are increasing in Asian countries due to change in dietary habits and lifestyle. Most cases…