As a gastroenterologist, Bianca Islam warns against ignoring these four warning signs of colon cancer. According to Islam, who is a research fellow in the Digestive Health Research Institute, unexplained weight loss is one such alarming symptom that warrants immediate medical attention.
Weight loss without any apparent reason can be a sign of colon cancer, Islam explains. “If you’re losing weight without trying, that’s a red flag worth discussing with your doctor,” she says.
Source: https://thedaily.case.edu/research-fellow-bianca-islam-warns-about-signs-of-colon-cancer