10 Early Cancer Signs Men Need to Watch Out For

#1 – Bowel Changes

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The infrequent bowel issue is normal, but changes in your bowels may indicate either rectal or colon cancer. Together, these are called colorectal cancers. Rectal cancer affects your rectum (which connects the colon to the anus), while colon cancer can develop in any area of your colon.

Frequent constipation and diarrhea may be cancer symptoms, especially if these bowel changes show up suddenly. These issues may also be accompanied by regular gas and abdominal pain. A change in the size or caliber of your bowel movement might also be a sign of cancer.

#2 – Rectal Bleeding

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An early symptom of rectal cancer is rectal bleeding, which is particularly worrying if the bleeding is prolonged or if the blood loss caused iron deficiency anemia. Blood may also be noticeable in your stools.

Even though there are other more common causes of rectal bleeding such as hemorrhoids, you should never attempt to diagnose yourself in case you’re experiencing these symptoms.

Consult your doctor instead. Generally, you should get colon cancer screenings on a regular basis starting at age 50.