What Is Adenocarcinoma of Colon?

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What is colorectal adenocarcinoma?

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Adenocarcinoma of the colon is colon cancer.

If you have adenocarcinoma, it means you have a type of cancer that starts in the glands that line the inside of one of your organs. Adenocarcinoma can happen in many places, like your colon, breasts, esophagus, lungs, pancreas, or prostate.

Colon cancer may be of the adenocarcinoma type and usually arises from the layer of cells lining the inside of the large intestine. And, colon is part of the large bowel.

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What are the symptoms of colon cancer?

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Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:

  • A change in your bowel habits e.g. constipation
  • Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
  • Persistent abdominal discomfort. You may feel gas or pain in your abdomen.
  • A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely
  • Weakness of fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss

However, some people may not feel any abnormal symptoms at the early stage of colon cancer. The symptoms depend on the cancer’s size and location in your large intestine.

 

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* The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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