Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Asked 4 months ago

How often do you bleed with colon cancer?

My uncle recently got diagnosed with colon cancer, and he mentioned some bleeding. It made me wonder how frequently this happens for people with this condition. Is it an everyday symptom or more intermittent?

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Ramalingam Iyer Ramalingam Iyer Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, many things can cause bleeding, not just cancer. Sometimes it's just piles or fissures, which are very common. It's important not to jump to the worst conclusion immediately. But yes, any kind of bleeding should definitely be checked by a good doctor. Don't ignore it, but don't panic either.

Sarita Das Sarita Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

With my high BP, I'm very particular about my health and regular checkups. Blood in stool is a serious symptom and can indicate many things, from minor issues to more serious ones like colon cancer. It won't happen 'often' in early stages, but any instance needs immediate medical attention. Please consult a gastroenterologist quickly.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Beti, if there is bleeding, first thing is to show it to the doctor. Don't delay this. Sometimes for small problems like constipation, we take Isabgol or drink warm water with jaggery, but for blood, it's different. Only a doctor can tell you the real reason. This is not something to try home remedies for first.

Lakshmi Nagesh Lakshmi Nagesh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother always used to say that any blood you see that shouldn't be there is a sign to visit the doctor immediately. With colon cancer, bleeding can be intermittent or persistent, and might not always be visible. It's not about how 'often' but rather that *any* occurrence needs proper medical evaluation, my dear. Trust the doctor's diagnosis.

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Anuj Verma Anuj Verma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Bleeding is a symptom that needs to be checked by a doctor right away. Please don't try to guess or wait. Go see a medical professional for proper diagnosis and advice.

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