Colon is the part of intestines. The large intestine is divided into long colon and a short rectum before the anus. Colon cancer is also known as colorectal or bowel cancer. Of all the people affected with this cancer, two thirds have in colon and one third in rectum.

There are not tale tell signs of colon cancer, also the symptoms differ from person to person. There have been such cases swell which do not show any signs. The main signs of colon cancer that will help you deal with colon cancer. It starts with pain in the lower abdomen, stomach cramps or gases, diarrhea for several days, constipation, chronic colon problems with bowel movements, blood mixed with stool you may feel it is associated with hemorrhoids and might turn out to be colon cancer.

Iron deficiency anemia that can be due to bleeding in colon and black tarry stool, abrupt weight loss, abdominal mass or hardness in the abdomen, abdominal pain during bowel movement, appendix pain and significant change in the bowel habit. There would be constant feeling that something is not right in the body. Taking the help of health care professional would be right choice. It may happen that you are not affected by colon cancer but as you know this confirmation only doctor can give.

There are several hurdles that deter patient from going to the doctor and taking it as a not so serious sign. It is because there are several conditions that cause the exact signs and the only way to remove the doubt from mind is to consult the doctor.