About Colon Cancer - Colonoscopy Gastroenterologists Gastroenterology New Jersey Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America.
More people die every year in America from colon cancer than from prostate or breast cancer.
Most people with early cases of colon cancer have no symptoms and feel fine. Symptoms that can develop include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea and weight loss. Colon cancer occurs most commonly after age 50, although it is sometimes seen in younger people. People with a family history of colon polyps or colon cancer are at increased risk of getting colon cancer. However, most people who get colon cancer have no history of colon cancer in their family.