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I have stage iv colon cancer. pain in my back, under my ribs in the front, my spine and my chest. have ostomy tonight had blood in mucus discharge?
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Metastasis: Your symptoms are likely related to cancer spreading to the bone and lungs, probably liver too.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Would mucus in stool that comes and goes for a bit every few months be a symptom of colon cancer? No other symptoms. No blood that can see.
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Just had a normal BM. No blood or mucus. vitamins & probiotic is making me regular so far.at the end every time it almost feels like I can get more out if I keep pushing,otherwise i empty.Would this be considered a "full bowel" &possible colon cancer?
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