{"id":6467,"date":"2026-03-07T15:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6467"},"modified":"2026-03-07T15:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:05:09","slug":"7-early-symptoms-colon-cancer-people-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6467","title":{"rendered":"7 Early Symptoms Of Colon Cancer Most People Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-134\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Colon cancer or colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine or in the rectum. It is treatable when caught early, but it\u2019s still the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids, causing a tumor to form in the lining of the large intestine. Being aware of the risk factors, signs and symptoms of this cancer is important for prevention and early detection.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-126\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-111\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Risk Factors for Colon Cancer<\/h3>\n<p>An early diagnosis can often lead to a complete cure, but there are several risk factors to be aware of.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-127\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-112\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span> Risk factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Being overweight<\/strong> \u2013 being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical inactivity<\/strong> \u2013 increasing your level of physical activity lowers your risk. Regular to moderate exercise will help keep your heart and body healthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet<\/strong> \u2013 Diets that are higher in fruits, vegetables and whole grains have been linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Lowering your red and processed meat intake may also lower your risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol<\/strong> \u2013 several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a personal or family history of cancer, you are at a higher risk and should take preventative measures by keeping your body healthy.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-153\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Signs and Symptoms of Colon Cancer<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-146\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Symptoms of an illness or disease are your body\u2019s way of letting you know that something is wrong.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-128\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-106\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Common symptoms of colon cancer to be aware of and watch out for include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Blood in your stool or bleeding from your rectum \u2014 Any amount or color of bleeding can be an early sign, so make sure you see a health care professional right away if you are experiencing this symptom.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unexplained weight loss.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>An ongoing bloated feeling, cramping or pain in your abdomen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Constant tiredness and weakness.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A change in bowel habits that lasts for more than a few days, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrow stools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A feeling that doesn\u2019t subside that you need to have a bowel movement, even after you\u2019ve gone to the bathroom.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaundice (a yellow or green coloring of the skin and the white part of the eye).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Other conditions such as infections, hemorrhoids or irritable bowel disease can cause similar symptoms, so be sure to visit a doctor if these symptoms arise. Awareness is the first step to prevention.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-141\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-115\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>It is important to be aware of the signs and seek medical help as soon as possible!<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ljmJdvons7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Colon cancer or colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine or in the rectum. It is treatable when caught early, but it\u2019s still the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids, causing a&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=6467\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6468,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6467"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6467"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6467\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6469,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6467\/revisions\/6469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}