Cheryl, a 44 year-old woman who was diagnosed with colon cancer a decade earlier, has gone on the record to discuss the several symptoms to be wary of associated with this type of cancer. It is usual for an individual older than 65 to be at a greater risk of being diagnosed, however colon cancer can strike anyone at any age.

Though steeper rates of Colorectal cancer in young adults over 35 have been observed as trends over the past 20 years, particularly in the United States.

Colorectal or Bowl cancer as is popularly known is cancer that forms in the colon or rectum, precautionary actions to avoid it are helpful, however, its crucial to mention that it oftens is treatable, if diagnosed in its early stages. And even if struggles with reccurence are there, it does help provide pertinent data to medical professionals. The growing rate of cases gained blame on several causal factors such as an inactive lifestyle with unnaturally high sugar and processed meat intake, and pollution in the air, soil, and water.

Five symptoms of colon cancer Cheryl now recognizes as potential ailments to seek medical advice immediately

Cheryl says there were five significant indications of this cancer that led to her diagnosis, and unlike some cancers, it takes years to fully develop. “Please, do not be like me; if you are experiencing problems, please seek medical assistance,” she shared. “Everything is possible now that we have technology; Early detection in this scenario is key!! It’s perfectly acceptable to be anxious and to be scared – but never to the extent that one does nothing!” she stated while speaking to New York Post.

Stomachache

At times, Cheryl remarked, it would be unbearable stomach ache mostly after taking a meal and to her, it was like having food intolerance. “Anything I consumed would make me feel nauseous, and as a result, I would be left with a severe stomach ache. I stopped going outside because it was embarrassing for me,’ she remarked. Doctors have strong beliefs that particularly when accompanied by eating, if one’s tummy is recurrently hurting, one has to undergo immediate medical testing. Adverse stomach pain and food cannot be consumed together.

Changes in bowel movements Remembering the first few months legally when he could not defecate, a friend remarked that because he is still alive and healthy, it demonstrates that one can never become too regular or too consistent. He thinks this is a sign that something is wrong in your intestines and is interfering with normal functioning.

Experts argue that severe diarrhea as well as extremely thin stools can be indicators of colon cancer.

Cheryl stated that for a number of years prior to her diagnosis, she suffered from constipation and then from diarrhea. “I would go to the bathroom once every three to four days and would instead suffer from diarrhea. This was during the very early stages when if I consulted a doctor, they would have performed a colonoscopy on me which could have helped them see proto-cancerous polyps,” she explained.

Anemia​ ​can also be prevalent due to iron deficiency.

Before Cheryl was diagnosed, she mentioned that she struggled against having low iron for over twenty years. During the routine blood drive, not only was she unable to donate blood but also started to bleed, which she deemed to be an issue when donating blood at the Red Cross, and blood donation at work was no longer an issue unbeknownst to her.

Chronic bleeding from tumors may cause Anaemia which is defined as having fewer than adequate hemaglobin cells in the blood. It is functionally present in around 30 -75% of colon cancer patients.

Chest Pain.

Numerous times, Cheryl says, on that treadmill she experienced searing chest pain and pressure. “It’s as if my heart was going to rip out my chest; and it always feels as if I’m going to pass out whenever I stand."

Blood in stool.

Colorectal cancer manifestation view, this is one of the most occurring signs.

Studies say, rectal bleeding often blamed on haemorrhoids is an ignored but worrisome symptom of bowel cancer. They say that around 50 percent of the identified patients have reported blood within their toilet paper or toilet bowl, feeling it to be normal. “I felt it was all fine until one day I shrugged over saying it’s just a ulcer I have always had, but when blood sauce started I knew it’s no longer okay, dark black blood, to be exact, was invented, nearing the end stage of cancer I was even thinking it’s just because of the ulcer”. 
Yes, blood can accompany colon cancer, but so can IBD, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids which also cause rectal bleeding, most often. This bleeding should be seen and investigated by a doctor in all events.