<p>Getting screened is the best way to find colorectal early&mdash;before it causes symptoms, which is when it&rsquo;s often more treatable. But it&rsquo;s also important to see your doctor if you notice any of these potential colorectal cancer warning signs.</p>
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<h2>Signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer</h2>
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    <li>A change in bowel habits, such as ongoing diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stools. </li>
    <li>Blood in the stool or very dark or black stools. </li>
    <li>A feeling of incomplete bowel emptying. </li>
    <li>Abdominal pain or cramps. </li>
    <li>Feeling very weak or tired. </li>
    <li>Losing weight without trying.</li>
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<p>Sources: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netreturns.biz/healthinfo/bouncelink.aspx?shortcut=cancersoc">American Cancer Society</a>; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netreturns.biz/healthinfo/bouncelink.aspx?shortcut=onco"> American Society of Clinical Oncology </a></p>
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<p>Ask your doctor if it&rsquo;s time to be screened for colorectal cancer. You can choose from different tests, including some you can take at home. <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=e40425b0-6d2d-4a34-9281-ae6199cfdf53">Learn about your options.</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reviewed 2/13/2023</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Sources</strong></p>
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    <li style="text-align: left;">American&nbsp;Cancer Society. "Colorectal Cancer Signs and Symptoms."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html</a>.&nbsp;</li>
    <li style="text-align: left;">American Society of Clinical Oncology. "Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms and Signs."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/symptoms-and-signs" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/symptoms-and-signs</a>.</li>
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Colorectal cancer: Watch for these potential signs