• Colon cancer is known as "the silent killer" – often symptoms do not appear until after the cancer is advanced.
• Symptoms that do appear are often misdiagnosed. This is why early detection is so important.
• Common symptoms to watch for (which may or may not indicate a problem) include:

• Frequent, but not necessarily constant, blood in the stool
• Bleeding from the rectum
• Unusual fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• A change in bowel habits
• Stools narrower than usual
• Anemia
• Diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both
• Bloating, fullness, or general stomach discomfort
• Frequent gas pains
• Vomiting