Colon Cancer Symptoms: Signs & What to Watch For

Colorectal cancer symptoms may include:

* A change in bowel habits, such as a persistent feeling of needing to move your bowels or loose stools

* Persistent diarrhoea or constipation

* Narrow or ribbon-like stools

* Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool

* Gas or abdominal pain

* A feeling that your bowels are not completely emptying after a bowel movement

* Weakness or fatigue

* Unexplained weight loss

* Fever

See your doctor promptly if you have any of these symptoms, especially if you are over age 50 or if you have a history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer in your family.