Colorectal cancer death rates have been slowly declining over the past few years. This alone will motivate you to schedule a colonoscopy. Also, watch out for these common colon cancer symptoms along with regular screenings.
Change bowel habits
One of the first symptoms of colon cancer is often a change in the bowel pattern. If you have unusual diarrhea, constipation, or loose stools that last more than a few days, you should see your doctor. Bowel changes may be normal, but if they persist, they may be a sign of a more serious problem and should be ruled out.