Colon cancer often shows no symptoms, and it may instead be found during a colonoscopy or other screening. In this video, learn what potential colon cancer symptoms some individuals may experience, according to Anthony Starpoli, MD, Gastroenterologist in New York City.
Dr. Starpoli is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health, Mt. Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center, and NYU Langone Medical Center.
References
American Cancer Association. (2021). Do I have colorectal cancer? Signs, symptoms and work-up.
American Cancer Society. (2020). American Cancer Society guideline for colorectal cancer screening.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). What should I know about screening?
Siegel, R. L., et al. (2017). Colorectal cancer incidence patterns in the United States, 1974-2013. Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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