What are symptoms of rectal cancer?

Bleeding,: Theso first sign of rectal ca is bleeding as solid feca; , material passes. As lesion gets larger increasing constipation and then pain noted.

Colonoscopy: The scary thing is that polyps leading to rectal cancer, and even early colorectal cancer itself have no symptoms! once the lesion gets large enough, bleeding, altered bowel habits, etc will occur. This is why getting an age appropriate screening colonoscopy can literally save your life!

Varies: Rectal cancer is similar to colon cancer except that it is in the lower end of the colon. There may be no symptoms in early cases. Depending on the size and location of the cancer, there may be blood in stool, a feeling of fullness in the rectum and desire to pass stool, anemia, weight loss and symptoms from spread to adjoining organs.

None or bleeding : Anywhere from nothing to bleeding, to pressure or a mass or lump. Don't wait for symptoms. Get checked. Symptoms are a late finding.