Following is a list of symptoms that may indicate colorectal cancer. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you see your doctor for further evaluation.

Warning Signs:

• Blood in the stool (bright red or very dark)
• Rectal bleeding
• Change in bowel habits
• Frequent constipation
• Frequent diarrhea
• Feeling that bowel is not emptying completely
• Narrower than usual (pencil thin) stool
• Recurring fecal impaction
• Diverticulitis
• Abdominal discomfort - frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness and/or cramps
• Abdominal pain or mass
• Unexplained weight loss

Often there are no symptoms of colorectal cancer. Regular screening is the best way to find polyps before they become cancerous or to detect cancers early.