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What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer?

  • ginurse1237
  • Oct 13, 2015
  • 1 min read

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  • ​rectal bleeding

  • blood in stools

  • anemia

  • change in bowel habits

  • unexplained, or unintended weight loss

  • abdominal pain

Reference

​Alexiusdottir, K. K., Moller, P. H., Snaebjornsson, P., Jonasson, L., Olafsdottir, E. J., Bjornsson, E. S., & Jonasson, J. G. (2012). Association of symptoms of colon cancer patients with tumor location and TNM tumor stage. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 47, 795-801. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00365521.2012.672589


 
 
 

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GI Judy's Colon Cancer Awareness

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing 

in partial fulfillment of the requirements of

N 5308 Nursing Informatics

Joy Don Baker, PhD, RN-BC, CNOR,CNE, NEA-BE, FAAN.

    October, 2015: Date site created by GI Judy.      

    Site last updated on December 28, 2015.          

 

 

 

Medical Disclaimer:

This Web site is solely intended to provide information that will help educate viewers on the importance of regular colon cancer screening to help prevent colon cancer.  No information provided on this Web site is intended  to replace or modify the advice of your health care professional. There are no conflicts of interest, endorsements, sponsors, or commercial interests to disclose.

 

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