Patient's question:
A relative always says they have stomach pain and suspect they have colon cancer. What are the symptoms of this disease? How can they confirm it? What kind of disease does this cancer derive from? How did it worsen to become cancer? What treatment can help? Is chemotherapy necessary?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms: Changes in bowel habits or stool characteristics, most commonly increased bowel movements, shapeless or loose stools, and blood or mucus in the stool. Pain in the lower middle abdomen, varying in intensity, often dull or bloated pain. Patients with right-sided colon cancer often notice abdominal masses. Pay attention to systemic symptoms such as anemia, weight loss, fatigue, edema, and hypoproteinemia. When the tumor is purulent or secondary infection occurs, patients often have fever and can palpate abdominal masses or discover masses during digital rectal examination. The masses are usually hard with tenderness and irregular shapes. It is best to go to the hospital. For severe cases of colorectal cancer, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment and avoid blindly relying on advertisements or herbal remedies, as this may worsen the condition.