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What are symptoms of colon cancer in a male.what one symptom should one look out for among other symptoms & in how many years does it progress.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Male or female: Occult bleeding found on testing would be an early sign Obvious bleeding Stool changes, obstipation,, constipation, obstruction, weight loss, palpable abdominal mass, and signs of metastatic disease. The large bowel may have a large lesion before any signs, and that is why colonoscopy is considered as we age.

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Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

What are symptoms of colon cancer in a male.what one symptom should one look out for among other symptoms & in how many years does it progress.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Christensen and another doctor agreed

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