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Seven easily missed symptoms of colon cancer

Colon and rectal cancers are the third most popular cancers among men and women (Photo: Shutterstock)

Colon and rectal cancer are both known as colorectal cancer and are the third most popular type of cancer in both men and women. Colon cancer is very common and most of its signs are usually overlooked.

The symptoms of colorectal cancer entirely depend on the location of the cancer and how advanced the cancer is, and how much it affects the tissue and organs.

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