{"id":2437,"date":"2020-10-22T16:41:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T15:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddg-gastro.be\/cancer-colon-symptomes-diagnostic-traitement\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T10:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T09:03:27","slug":"colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Colon cancer, also known as <strong>colorectal cancer<\/strong>, is the second leading cause of death all over the world. In 2018, more than 500,000 cases of colorectal cancer were reported in Europe alone. In the United States, it is ranked the third amongst cause of deaths. Statistically, colorectal cancer is more common in men and generally targets the population over the age of 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Tiredness\" >Tiredness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Palpitations\" >Palpitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Abdominal_cramps\" >Abdominal cramps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Rectal_bleeding\" >Rectal bleeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Altered_bowel_habits\" >Altered bowel habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Presence_of_hemorrhoids\" >Presence of hemorrhoids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#What_are_the_causes\" >What are the causes ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Food\" >Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Inflammatory_bowel_disease\" >Inflammatory bowel disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Smoking\" >Smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Polyps\" >Polyps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Family_history\" >Family history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Diagnosis_and_treatment\" >Diagnosis and treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Diagnosis\" >Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Treatment\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Prevention\" >Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/colon-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\/#Understanding_Colon_Cancer_Symptoms_Risks_Diagnosis_and_Treatment\" >Understanding Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_information_about_colorectal_cancer\"><\/span>More information about colorectal cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colon cancer may initially present as a <strong>polyp<\/strong>, which may have the potential to develop into cancer. Therefore, early detection and appropriate screening can help <strong>detect the disease<\/strong> at a primary stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digestive tract is a uniquely designed system responsible for transforming food into energy and nutrients. Along with other organs, the colon is an integral part of <strong>the digestive system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colon, also known as the large intestine, is a coiled tube-like organ that is 1.52 m long. It is responsible for the final digestion of food by reabsorbing water from undigested food and finally processing the excrement; that is, stools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colon cancer is one of the common <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/01\/whats-the-difference-benign-vs-malignant-tumors\">malignant tumors<\/a><\/strong> of the digestive tract. It is a pathology at the cellular level which results in the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells and ultimately causing the destruction of normal cells. Almost any organ in the body can be affected by cancer, and it can also spread to other parts of the body as metastases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_and_symptoms\"><\/span>What are the signs and symptoms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiredness\"><\/span>Tiredness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Colon cancer can lead to <strong>blood loss<\/strong> and<strong> diarrhea<\/strong> which in turn leads to <strong>weight loss<\/strong> and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palpitations\"><\/span>Palpitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of anemia and dehydration due to colon cancer causes palpitations to the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abdominal_cramps\"><\/span>Abdominal cramps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-standing change in bowel habits and bloating cause abdominal pain which can be long and severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rectal_bleeding\"><\/span>Rectal bleeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bright red blood in the stool indicates recent bleeding has occurred in the colon or rectum. It can also occur due to <strong>hemorrhoids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Altered_bowel_habits\"><\/span>Altered bowel habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The change in consistency (alternating diarrhea and constipation), frequency and color of stool explains the altered bowel habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presence_of_hemorrhoids\"><\/span>Presence of hemorrhoids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Persistent diarrhea and constipation<\/strong> cause strain on the stool. When pressure is put on the blood vessels in the intestine, they enlarge, ultimately resulting in <strong><a href=\"\/en\/hemorrhoids-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">hemorrhoids<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Colon Cancer\" class=\"wp-image-2425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/welliecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cancer-colon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colon Cancer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes\"><\/span>What are the causes ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span>Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/high-sugar-quantity-in-body\/\">High sugar<\/a> intake and physical inactivity lead <a href=\"\/en\/obesity-day-worldwide-and-european\/\">to obesity<\/a> and insulin resistance, due to which overgrowth of the intestinal lining begins, eventually leading to colon cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inflammatory_bowel_disease\"><\/span>Inflammatory bowel disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an increased risk of colon cancer in patients <a href=\"\/en\/maladies-inflammatoires-chroniques-de-lintestin-mici\/\">with <strong>inflammatory bowel disease<\/strong><\/a>. The risk is relatively less during the first ten years of the disease, but after that it seems to increase at a rate of almost 0.5 to 1% per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smoking\"><\/span>Smoking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of colon cancer, especially after 35 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polyps\"><\/span>Polyps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyps are an abnormal proliferative pattern in the intestinal mucosa that occurs due to an altered DNA repair mechanism. Appropriate pathological screening for polyps should be done as they can lead to cancerous growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_history\"><\/span>Family history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A family history of polyps and colorectal cancer is also a <strong>risk factor for colon cancer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_and_treatment\"><\/span>Diagnosis and treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This cancer can be cured if it is detected and treated early in its development. If colorectal cancer is detected early, the chances of survival at 5 years are 90%!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorectal cancers can be detected early using various stool tests such as: guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT), FIT test and FIT-DNA tests with <strong>colonoscopy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis\"><\/span>Diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate diagnostic tool for colon cancer is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/consultations\/gastroenterology\/coloscopy\/\">colonoscopy<\/a><\/strong>. In this procedure, a tube is inserted into the rectum and a proper inspection of the entire colon is performed. Polyps can be removed during colonoscopy and sent to the lab for analysis to confirm whether they are benign or cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span>Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment of colon cancer depends on its stage and its extent, it will consist of a resection, the size of which will depend on the size of the tumor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common treatment is surgery on the affected area with or without other adjuvant treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The preventive measures for colorectal cancer are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doing exercise regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating less red meat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining an ideal weight between 18.5 and 25 BMI (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/welliecare.com\/en\/overweight-obesity-bmi-calculations\/\">how to know your BMI<\/a><\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controling the level of cholesterol and sugar in the blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping blood sugar under control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and antioxidants (<strong><a href=\"\/en\/9-foods-that-help-for-cancer-prevention\/\">list of foods that help prevent cancer<\/a><\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating unprocessed foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staying hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a good chance that colorectal cancers can be treated if they are caught at an early stage. It is recommended that people over 50 have early and <strong><a href=\"\/en\/colon-cancer-screening\/\">regular screening<\/a><\/strong>. <br><br>If you are under 50 and have experienced any of the symptoms mentioned above, then it is advisable to <strong>consult a doctor<\/strong> as soon as possible. Take good care of your health, as prevention is better than cure. Eat healthy, live healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-end has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1fbfb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6be7298b78f3005e5668e0e2b7ebf96c\" style=\"color:#299886;font-size:24px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Colon_Cancer_Symptoms_Risks_Diagnosis_and_Treatment\"><\/span>Understanding Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Colon cancer is a serious condition that can be effectively treated when detected early. At <strong><strong>Welliecare<\/strong> Clinic<\/strong> in <strong>Brussels<\/strong>, we focus on prevention, early screening, and advanced treatment options. 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