Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined.
Colon cancer is curable when detected early.
There is a 91.5 percent survival rate when the disease is diagnosed at a stage when it is confined to the colon or rectum. Since symptoms of colorectal cancer are often silent, it is important to obtain regular screenings. Many of the following symptoms of colon cancer are also present in other diseases of the colon. It is very important to see your doctor if you are having any of the following symptoms for more than two weeks. Proper tests can be run to make a correct diagnosis.