Coloerctal cancer

Colorectal cancer occurs when abnormal cell growth begins in the colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer don’t cause symptoms usually at the early stages, especially at first. Someone could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer is so important.
== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of colorectal cancer include:
*A change in bowel habits
*Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
*Bright red or very dark blood in the stool
*Stools that look narrower or thinner than normal
*Discomfort in the abdomen, including frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, and cramps
*Weight loss with no known explanation
*Nausea and vomiting
*Loss of appetite
*Constant tiredness or fatigue
*Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia, which is a low number of red blood cells
== Treatment ==
Colorectal cancer treatment include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
Category:Cancer
Category:Colon
Category:Rectum