  March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. You may think of colon cancer as an older person's disease, but more adults in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed.
Doctors say it can be awkward for patients to discuss the symptoms, but it's critical to let your health care provider know if they appear.
The most common warning sign is bleeding. If you notice blood on the toilet paper, in the toilet bowl or mixed in with your stool, tell your doctor – don't ignore it. The blood can be bright red or a darker maroon color.
Tap the link to discover all six colon cancer warning signs never to ignore, including one that can be revealed by a routine blood test.
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