Understanding Signs and Symptoms - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
- PFCCAP Admin
- Mar 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 14
Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancers are sometimes vague and non-specific and may differ depending on the location of your cancer.
1️⃣ Changes in bowel habits lasting more than 4 weeks, including diarrhea, constipation, and narrowing of the stool shape
2️⃣ Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
3️⃣ Abdominal pain, cramping, or gas
4️⃣ Weight loss
5️⃣ Weakness and fatigue
6️⃣ A feeling the bowel has not completely emptied
Prognosis for colorectal cancer patients with peritoneal metastases or diagnosis of peritoneal carcinomatosis is highly dependent on the amount of peritoneal spread, or how much the cancer has spread throughout the abdominal cavity. When caught early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable. Treatment options will vary based on the location of the cancer and its stage of diagnosis. Treatment for many cases of colorectal cancer will include some form of surgical treatment to remove the tumor and any necessary additional tissues. For colorectal cancer patients with advanced disease and spread beyond the colon and into the abdominal cavity, CRS/HIPEC may be a good option.
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