Watch out for these signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer

Written by Editorial Team | Published : April 16, 2019 6:05 PM IST

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Chemotherapy After Surgery

Patients in which the tumour has penetrated the wall of the colon or if lymph nodes are involved will require chemotherapy. Poorly differentiated tumours should also be considered for chemotherapy. If the report reveals stage 2 disease (pT3N0) with no other poor prognostic features, an MSI (Microsatellite Instability test) is advised. This helps in the decision about the benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Abdominal Pain Or Indigestion

कोलनगियोस्कोपी की मदद से डॉक्टर पित्ताशय की थैली को देख सकते हैं और इससे उन्हें खास तरह के कैंसर का पता लगाने में मदद मिलती है। इससे वह शरीर में मौजूक ऊतकों और तरल पदार्थ के अध्ययन से किसी खास तरह के कैंसर की जड़ तक पहुंच सकते हैं और उसका उचित इलाज शुरू कर सकते हैं। Also Read - When you eat matters: Why meal timing affects your health

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Constipation

Irregular bowel movement: When you are suffering from colorectal cancer, you will experience a change in your bowel movement. If you witness constipation or diarrhoea for a long time or suffer from rectal cramps, you should immediately visit your doctor to rule out the possibility of colorectal cancer.

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Gallery-4-4

Unexpected iron deficiency: The presence of a tumor in your colon can lead to iron deficiency and hence when you are unsure about what is the reason behind lack of iron inside your body, visit your doctor as it may be a sign of colorectal cancer.