Oncology: 3 signs that signal the spread of a tumor in the intestines

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While the symptoms of bowel cancer are mostly found in the abdomen, signs indicating the spread of the tumor can also appear elsewhere. There are three warning signs that can help identify this spread.

Bowel cancer, like any other type of cancer, must be treated as soon as it is detected. Cancer that has spread can be more difficult to treat. It is important to identify the warning signs of a tumor that has spread.

Although bowel cancer starts in either the anus or the colon, it can spread to other parts of the body.

Controls the symptoms of advanced bowel cancer can be the same as those of non-spreading bowel cancer. However, they may also include other symptoms, depending on where the tumors have moved.

The doctor listed symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Feeling sick

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• Thirst

“These three symptoms are caused by hypercalcemia, which occurs as a result of damaged bones releasing calcium into the blood.”

Other symptoms that indicate hypercalcemia, include: constipation, irritability, and confusion.

A tumor that has spread to your bones can cause pain.

“Your bones can become weak and more prone to fractures.”

These symptoms do not guarantee advanced bowel cancer, as they may be caused by other health problems. However, it is important to “see your GP” if you are concerned about new, persistent symptoms.