Colon Cancer Symptoms: Stool Changes & Surgical Risks

Colon cancer symptoms vary between the right and left sides, often manifesting as stool changes or spasms. Understanding the risks of a perforated colon during colonoscopy and post-surgical complications is key to patient safety.

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Right Side Colon Cancer Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tuan Dinh

Colon cancer is one of the major causes of cancer death in the United States. Every year, roughly 100,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed, according to the National Cancer Institute in 2009. Colon cancer can develop in patients for years before symptoms appear.