Many people who have colon cancer notice small changes in their bowel habits in the early stages. As the cancer grows, these become more noticeable. They may notice discomfort with bowel movements as the polyp undergoes friction as feces moves past it. They may go to the bathroom less often or even more often. Foods and activities that did not formerly irritation their digestive system now do. They may notice changes in the texture and/or size of their stools. Most people write off these concerns as unimportant, but dramatic changes in bowel habits should always be reported to a physician. In many cases, these changes are an early sign that something is wrong in the digestive tract.Next
