Symptoms of LARGE-INTESTINE CANCER

The symptoms vary by location. The hallmark of this disorder is frequently thought of as changes in bowel habits. This means that the size of the stool or its shape has significantly changed. There may be more or less frequent stools. Blood may occur in the stool, or if the bleeding is not close to the rectum, the blood may appear black. Abdominal pain may occur. There may be pain the rectum and rectal discomfort or the sensation of incomplete emptying of the rectum may occur. Loss of appetite and weight loss develop as the disease progresses. Anemia can develop with shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, pallor and exercise intolerance.