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Is weight loss an early symptom for colon cancer or for advanced ?

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Wt Loss not early sy: No it is not an early symptom. Typically it is a late symptom of almost all cancers.

Answered 11/26/2013

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If colon cancer: Is the only cause of weight loss and there are no other causes, it is a late sign.

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Answered 11/28/2013

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I m 19 yrs old and have symptoms which are similar to symptoms of colon cancer. Having diarrhea that comes and goes & again come back after few days followed by weight loss.No family history of colon cancer.My diet is quite rich in fat.Am I at risk?

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Sure I have colon cancer but dr says likely ibs.Having colonoscopy in 3 weeks.Symptoms are chronic diarreah.Pain.Gas.Weight loss which i gain back.

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Weight loss of 3 pounds since September.No diet or change.Worried about colon cancer as I have read unexplained weight loss can be a sign.I suffer from health anxiety. So my thoughts are racing.No thyroid problems.Blood work was normal in May 2017.

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Are unexpected weight loss and lower left abdomenal pain, and latharic behaviors symptoms to colon cancer? Othe symptoms:-blood on toilet paper, constipation tiredness small caliber stools pelvic pain

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Is loss of appetite a symptom of colon or lung cancer? It is my only symptom and I have severe anxiety And depression?

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