Question 1

when colon cancer reach a level that causes anemia blood in stool became visible or stool became dark or rectal bleeding has started am i right?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Slow bleeding from colon cancer can lead to anemia, without visible blood or black tarry stools. More often than not, anemia is the presenting symptom, especially for right sided colon cancers.

Question 2

do all colon cancer patients have rectal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Can present: with bleeding ,  or presence occult blood in the stool.  ,

Question 3

had rectal bleeding for a few weeks 2.5 years ago. no bleeding since. dr said it was likely fissure that healed. would colon cancer continue to bleed?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: Given your age and symptoms your doctor is probably correct. If you are not bleeding and not having symptoms i would not refer you for colonoscopy to evaluate for colon cancer. And yes, colon cancer would continue to bleed and would have caused multiple other symptoms by now.

Question 4

24 yr old bright red rectal bleeding for a few weeks almost 3 years ago.no bleeding or symptoms since. dr said ok.would colon cancer continue to bleed?

Accepted Answer

No Rules: Unlikely that after all this time, there would be a cancer not causing symptoms. However, cancer does not follow rules.
If there was bleeding, some evaluation should have been done, and maybe still should.

Question 5

has rectal bleeding when she is constipated. can this be a sign of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Eval: Possible causes include: fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, cancer, infections or inflammation.  Although rough, dry stool could lead to hemorrhoids or bleeding - you can not just assume that is the reason for bleeding. Get evaluated if more than a one time occurence.

Question 6

i'm 25 and had a baby 7 months ago. i also have 4 out if 6 symptoms of colon cancer including rectal bleeding. how likely is this? i have appt w/ gi.

Accepted Answer

Not very likey: Many GI problems present with similar symptoms.  Rarely is a GI symptom specific for just one problem.  Colon cancer is exceedingly rare for a 25 year old.  Keep your GI appt, it may be a hemorrhoid that can be fixed during your visit.

Question 7

ifobt test dec 2014, no occult blood.  april 2nd, 2015 minor rectal bleeding, stop 1 day after. april 17th, 2015 started again. i'm 22. colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly hemorrhoids: most rectal bleed is usually from hemorrhoids, cancer is extremely rare especially at this age, but needs to be ruled out, therefore a specialist either general surgeon or gastroenterologist is necessary.

Question 8

i don't drink alcohol at all and still have rectal bleeding, could i have colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but not likely: You should really be examined. It's not normal to have rectal bleeding, especially at 33. Cancer is a remote possibility. More likely  would be benign anorectal disease, or inflammatory bowel disease. Being a teatotaler doesn't make much difference. Please seek a medical evaluation.  Good luck.

Question 9

rectal bleeding. thin stools. i'm 18 and have no cancer in my family! is it safe to say that i dont have colon cancer given my age and family history?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it is unlikely that you have colon cancer but an evaluation is needed to see why you have rectal bleeding. You could have hemorrhoids or just be constipated. You should not have regular recital bleeding.

Question 10

loosed/mushy stools for months, constant bloating, fatigue, loss of appetite & weight.no rectal bleeding or pain.anxious about colon cancer.i'm 25.

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: How is your weight? stable? I don't believe you have colon ca unless you have a strong family history, your symptoms could be 2/2 IBS vs gluten intolerance vs lactose intolerance. start with some meditation to get your anxiety under control, then avoid dairy product for 4-6 wks, if not better then omit Gluten as much as you can for 6-8 weeks and see if you get better. see a dr if these didn't work

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When colon cancer reach a level that causes anemia blood in stool became visible or stool became dark or rectal bleeding has started am i right?

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Do all colon cancer patients have rectal bleeding?

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Had rectal bleeding for a few weeks 2.5 years ago. no bleeding since. dr said it was likely fissure that healed. would colon cancer continue to bleed?

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24 yr old bright red rectal bleeding for a few weeks almost 3 years ago.no bleeding or symptoms since. dr said ok.would colon cancer continue to bleed?

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Has rectal bleeding when she is constipated. can this be a sign of colon cancer?

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I'm 25 and had a baby 7 months ago. i also have 4 out if 6 symptoms of colon cancer including rectal bleeding. how likely is this? i have appt w/ gi.

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Ifobt test dec 2014, no occult blood. april 2nd, 2015 minor rectal bleeding, stop 1 day after. april 17th, 2015 started again. i'm 22. colon cancer?

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I don't drink alcohol at all and still have rectal bleeding, could i have colon cancer?

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Rectal bleeding. thin stools. i'm 18 and have no cancer in my family! is it safe to say that i dont have colon cancer given my age and family history?

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Loosed/mushy stools for months, constant bloating, fatigue, loss of appetite & weight.no rectal bleeding or pain.anxious about colon cancer.i'm 25.

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