Colorectal Cancer
The collective term for colon and rectal cancer — colorectal cancer is a global health issue that impacts over 150,000 new patients in the United States each year.
Find all the answers you need for yourself or your loved ones, and stay informed about the symptoms of cancer, how it's diagnosed and treated and what you can do to lower risk.
Symptoms
Understanding the symptoms of colorectal cancer can aid early detection and prevent delays in treatment. These are the signs you should look out for.
Persistent changes in bowel habits
Blood in stool
Abdominal discomfort
Unexplained weight loss
Weakness and fatigue
Anemia
Key Terms
Biomarkers are indicators of abnormal processes, conditions or diseases present in the body. These can be found in the blood, other bodily fluids or tissue.
