According to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), most early colorectal cancers produce no symptoms. This is why screening for colorectal cancer is so important. Some possible symptoms, listed below, do not always indicate the presence of colorectal cancer, but should
a visit with your physician and a check-up:
a visit with your physician and a check-up:❏ New onset of abdominal pain
❏ Blood in or on the stool or a change in stool caliber or shape
❏ A change in typical bowel habits, constipation, diarrhea
The ACG provides many educational materials on its website, GI.org, including the brochure, Colon Cancer, You Can Prevent It.
Click here to download: ACGCRCBrochure_Piedmont-HealthCare-Prevent-Colon-Cancer
Click here to download: ACGCRCBrochure_Piedmont-HealthCare-Prevent-Colon-Cancer
Source: American College of Gastroenterology, GI.org
