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Summary: Colon Cancer Symptoms - Finding Out If You Have Colorectal Cancer Often the first symptom is bright red rectal bleeding. This does not always mean that you have colon cancer but you should seek medical care for this symptom as colorectal cancers often bleed. If the cancer is far from the rectum instead of bright red bleeding, a sign of colon cancer is dark, tarry stools, another symptom that should send you straight to the doctor. The Bleeding into the intestine results in a low blood count or anemia. A symptom of anemia is lack of energy. In any unexplained anemia the diagnosis of colon cancer must be considered. New onset constipation is another symptom. As the cancer grows it begins to block the intestine so stools cannot pass. With certain types of colon cancers, diarrhea can also be a symptom. Bright red rectal bleeding, dark tarry stools, fatigue, constipation, continuous diarrhea, weight loss, lacks of appetite, and a feeling of fullness can all be symptoms. It is important to seek medical help if you have any or especially a combination of these symptoms as they can be colon cancer symptoms. Summary: Side Effects of Radiation for Colorectal Cancer It is the medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons, who specialize in treating such cancers in women. Although surgery and chemotherapy (radiation therapy) are the most common treatment methods, many women receive a combined treatment of both these methods. Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Radiation therapy uses high energy rays for killing cancer cells. Two types of radiation therapies, namely the internal radiation and external radiation, are used for treating colorectal cancer. Side-effects of Using Radiation Therapy Although radiation therapy has been mostly successful in the treatment of colorectal cancer, there are many side effects of this technique. These side effects usually depend on the part of the body and the dose of radiation given to the patient. Some common side effects of radiation for colorectal cancer treatment are vomiting, hair loss, extreme tiredness, bleeding, easy bruising and increased susceptibility to different infections. Women undertaking radiation therapy may experience symptoms like vomiting, nausea, bloody stools, urinary discomfort and diarrhea. Radiation therapy may also cause alopecia (hair loss) in the area, where treatment is carried out. Many women have experienced the side effect of having low white blood cell counts when they have undergone radiation therapy for colorectal cancer Measures for Controlling Side Effects of Radiation Therapy Although these side effects vary with different patients, they can be controlled by using different medications and inflicting changes in your diet. Try to give plenty of rest to your body during this treatment, as you are more likely to get fatigue and feel tired. Do not wear tight clothes and avoid scrubbing, rubbing and putting adhesive tapes on the skin where treatment is done. You may copy / distribute / edit but keep this link below live: Article 1: COLON CANCER SYMPTOMS - FINDING OUT IF YOU HAVE COLORECTAL CANCER Article 2: SIDE EFFECTS OF RADIATION FOR COLORECTAL CANCER Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
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