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Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman passed away on Friday due to colon cancer. He was popular globally, owing to his starring role as T’Challa aka superhero Black Panther in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies such as “Captain America: Civil War”, “Black Panther”, “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame”.
What is colon cancer?
Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common.
How does colorectal cancer start?
Most colorectal cancers start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These growths are called polyps.
Some types of polyps can change into cancer over time (usually many years), but not all polyps become cancer. The chance of a polyp turning into cancer depends on the type of polyp it is.
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What are the symptoms?
Colon cancer often causes no symptoms in the earliest stages. However, symptoms may become more noticeable as it progresses.
These signs and symptoms may include:
Diarrhea or constipation
Changes in stool consistency
Loose, narrow stools
Blood in the stool, which may or may not be visible
Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, or gas
Continual urges to defecate despite passing stools
Weakness and fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Irritable bowel syndrome
Iron deficiency anemia
If the cancer spreads to a new location in the body, such as the liver, it can cause additional symptoms in the new area.
