The following symptoms may indicate colorectal cancer. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you see your doctor for further evaluation.

Warning Signs:

• Blood in the stool (bright red or very dark)

• Rectal bleeding

• Change in bowel habits such

• Frequent constipation

• Frequent diarrhea

• Feeling that bowel is not emptying completely

• Stool that are narrower than usual 9pencil thin)

• Abdominal discomfort - frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness and/or cramps

• Unexplained weight loss

Often there are no symptoms of colorectal cancer. Regular screening is the best way to find polyps before they become cancerous or to detect cancers early.