Colon cancer is a relatively common digestive malignant tumor in the colon. The incidence rate is relatively high especially in those aged 40 to 50 years. However, in recent years, this cancer has become younger and younger, and many young people have it.

The issue of colon cancer came up. Many people may not have a comprehensive understanding of colon cancer, and may even have some misunderstandings. In fact, if you want to understand colon cancer, you must first avoid these misunderstandings.

So what misunderstandings should be avoided in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer?

1. You can't get colon cancer without symptoms

When it comes to cancer, the first thing people think of is some uncomfortable symptoms in the body, and then they wonder if they have cancer. Colon cancer is different from most cancers. Because colon cancer has no particularly obvious symptoms, only a few people will have some symptoms.

Therefore, many colon cancers are only discovered during screening. However, if you suddenly experience abdominal pain, blood in the stool, or anemia, or lose weight rapidly for no reason, you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time.

2. Only the elderly get colon cancer

Many people think that colon cancer is a cancer that only the elderly can get.

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