There are no specific signs and symptoms of colon cancer, says Joseph Thornton, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Sunrise Hospital. In this video, he says that blood in the stool can be a sign, but often it isn't visible.
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.? Experts explain how to prevent, diagnose and treat colon cancer, including why everyone needs a colonoscopy starting at age 50.
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