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New tips for colon cancer prevention
PODCAST EPISODE: 248
Dr. Douglas Purdy, a gastroenterologist at St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, the importance of screening, how to reduce your risk, and much more.
These colon cancer symptoms should not be ignored
Blood in the stool
If you have blood in your stool, it could be a sign of colon cancer. Your doctor will send a stool sample for a lab test called a fecal occult blood test.
Changes in stool
If the stool is very dark, even black and sticky, it may be caused by bleeding from colon cancer.
Rectal bleeding
Blood is usually bright red and can be found in toilet water or toilet paper.
Constipation is a problem
A change in stool is a sign of colon cancer. You may feel like you have a complete bowel movement, or you may need to have an urgent bowel movement, and then you realize that there is no stool.
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