Question 1

My dad ( 50 years old)  has had changes in his stool shape. what are the chances of changes in stool shape being colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

The clinical indications of a tumor growing in the distal bowel or simoid/rectosigmoid region is the appearance of blood, or narrowing of stool.  Since the terminal large bowel  functions to completely remove water from the GI tract, the initial site being cecum/rt. colon, if a tumor is obstructing lumen, the stool becomes narrowed.  One requires colonoscopy to confirm source of problem.

Question 2

I have been having flat/thin stools, for about 2 weeks. i am a 35 year old female, no history of colon cancer in my family. no blood, no pain, normal colored stool, just the shape has changed. sometimes it's a normal bm, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

What you described does not seem to be a cause for concern. you may wish to get your stool tested for occult blood. Your doctor can order a FIT test for this.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 3

I had polyuria now chronic prostatitis and now my stool has a shape to it is it due to large prostate or maybe had colon cancer all along? im 26

Accepted Answer

You have multiple problems and concerns that should be evaluated by your physician. Colon cancer would be very unlikely, but the other problems need to be taken care of.

Question 4

Is foul smelling stool from colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

There are many causes of foul smelling stool, e.g., fat malabsorption, c. Difficile infection, certain foods that bring undigested material to colon, e.g. Bean; overeating in general.  Vast majority of the time this symptoms is not related to colon cancer.

Question 5

Can green stool be a sign of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bowel movement color is not a factor to watch for colon cancer unless you see blood. See a doctor for an examination.

Question 6

Do narrow stools always indicate colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

More commonly due to spasm in lower colon.  However, sudden change in stool caliber, "pencil thin" stools, cramps, bleeding, nausea, weight loss need evaluation. Ongoing symptoms need evaluation. At the least, this should involve a doctor visit, perhaps other tests.

Question 7

How can we find colon cancer through stool test?

Accepted Answer

Good wikipedia question. Look for blood when you poo. Test poo for blood and can test for cancer cells in stool with DNA testing.

Question 8

Black and red dots in stool. could it be colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Without seeing what you are describing it is very hard to know what you have. Diet is the most common cause for the color of bowel movements. Any changes in the bowel function or bowel habits should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 9

Colon cancer. do you always have to have blood seen in your stools?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding can happen in almost 40-50% cases. Other symptoms that can happen include abdominal pain , change in bowel habits, weakness , anemia without other gastrointestinal symptoms, weight loss. Sometimes, colon cancer also can happen without having any significant symptoms-but is found during colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is very important screening test. Do not wait until you see bleeding.

Question 10

I have blood in my stools sometimes, does that mean i have colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding can be caused from hemorrhoids(commonest cause) or by colon cancer. So an examination is required to find the exact cause. Any rectal bleeding is a signal to go to your doctor for a complete examination to find the cause and treat it accordingly.

Colon cancer stool shape

My dad ( 50 years old) has had changes in his stool shape. what are the chances of changes in stool shape being colon cancer?

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I have been having flat/thin stools, for about 2 weeks. i am a 35 year old female, no history of colon cancer in my family. no blood, no pain, normal colored stool, just the shape has changed. sometimes it's a normal bm, should i be concerned?

I had polyuria now chronic prostatitis and now my stool has a shape to it is it due to large prostate or maybe had colon cancer all along? im 26

Is foul smelling stool from colon cancer?

Can green stool be a sign of colon cancer?

Do narrow stools always indicate colon cancer?

How can we find colon cancer through stool test?

Black and red dots in stool. could it be colon cancer?

Colon cancer. do you always have to have blood seen in your stools?

I have blood in my stools sometimes, does that mean i have colon cancer?

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