Here is a list of questions to ask your doctor that you can take with you. The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. Our team is made up of doctors and oncology certified nurses with deep knowledge of cancer care as well as journalists, editors, and translators with extensive experience in medical writing.
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If any abnormal lump mass or growth polyp is found, a piece of it can be taken a biopsy and checked in the lab for cancer cells. Biopsy : During a biopsy, the doctor takes out a small piece of tissue where the cancer might be. These options are generally reserved for people with a high risk of colon cancer.
There isn't enough evidence to recommend these medications to people who have an average risk of colon cancer. If you have an increased risk of colon cancer, discuss your risk factors with your doctor to determine whether preventive medications are safe for you. Colon cancer care at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.
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Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Common local symptoms include:. If you experience these possible symptoms of colorectal cancer for an extended period of time, it is important that you visit a health care professional.
Systemic colorectal cancer symptoms may impact more than the digestive tract and affect your entire body. Common systemic symptoms of colorectal cancer include:. During stage 1 of colon cancer , no obvious signs or symptoms may have developed. As symptoms develop, they may vary depending on the tumor's size and location in the large intestine. Early symptoms may affect only the colon and result in changes in bowel habits.
As the cancer grows, it may spread, producing systemic symptoms that affect your whole body, such as fatigue and weight loss. Some changes in bowels habits that may be considered colon cancer signs include:. The symptoms of rectal cancer may be similar to those of other bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
But while symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may subside during periods of remission, rectal cancer symptoms may be more severe and persistent as the cancer develops.
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