Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

Posted By Healthy on March 13, 2007

Colorectal cancer is caused by a number of factors including genetics, an unbalanced diet high in unsaturated fat and insufficient dietary fiber, carcinogens that promote cancer growth and inflammatory bowel disease, which increases the risk of cancer.

This type of cancer is common among those above 50 and is the second most common form of cancer for male and females. As a combined total, colorectal cancer is the most common form of cancer.

Watch Out For These Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer:

Change in bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation)
Blood in the stools
Mucus discharge from the rectum
Abdominal pain and vomiting
Incomplete defecation feeling (tenemus)
Loss of weight and appetite

Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Colorectal cancer is a disease that is highly curable if detected early. Therefore, it is vital to see a doctor as soon as symptoms appear.

The latest technique is the quantitative Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) that is even more accurate than the conventional FOBT tests, as it can quantify the amount of blood in the stools. The key is in early detection and treatment through surgery.

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