Change in bowel habits

• Watch for a change in stool colorImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Daniel Lobo
  
  Depending on where the cancer is located in your intestines, it can cause a swift change in your bowel movements.
  
  

Red or dark blood in the stool

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  Colon cancer tumors located near your rectum or at the end of the left colon may indicate a cancerous growth within these two areas. As an added note, the left side of your colon is smaller than the right side. So, tumor growth within the left side will be more obvious and noticeable.
  
  

Unusal weight loss

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  Colon cancer can cause extreme weight loss for no known reason. Performing a monthly colon cleanse can help aid in removing parasites, toxins, reducing constipation, diarrhea, level off your weight and assist in improving your overall health.
  
  

Constipation

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  No one likes constipation, but it can be a symptom of colon cancer. Usually, this occurs when a tumor is obstructing a part of the colon prohibiting it from releasing your bowels. If this happens frequently, call your doctor to schedule an examination.
  
  

Diarrhea

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  Colon cancer may not make individuals sick in advance. So, taking heed to unusual complications, such as diarrhea, can assist in early prevention. If this situation progresses, contact your doctor right away.