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The Colon Cancer Symptoms Everyone — Especially Young People — Should Be Looking Out For
Rates of colorectal cancer in people aged under 50 have grown by two percent every year since 2011.
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According to the American Cancer Society, cases of colon or colorectal cancer in those aged under 50 have risen by two percent every year for more than a decade. The cancer is easier to treat if it's caught early, and doctors are urging people to get a colonoscopy if they are experiencing any symptoms of the illness — especially two of them at the same time.
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- Abdominal pain or cramping and weakness or fatigue can be symptoms of colon cancer. If you're suffering from both at once, it's worth getting tested.
- Iron deficiency anemia, or low iron levels, can also be a sign of the disease — symptoms include tiredness, shortness of breath and headaches.
- Changes to bowel movements — like pooping more often, having very thin stools or blood in the stool — are also common.
- Significant, unintentional weight loss is often seen in people with very late-stage colon cancer.
