If not accompanied by other usual signs of colon cancer, it may also be an indication of constipation, or IBS. "The misconception that "low caliber stool" or "pencil-thin stool" is a reliable sign ...

Thin stools could indicate colon obstructions or narrowing of the intestines Bloody stools could be a sign of hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, and colon cancer READ MORE: Mystery epidemic of colon ...

Blood in the stool can sometimes be linked to less serious conditions, but it’s also a classic symptom of colon cancer that experts warn should never be brushed off. In fact, a 2024 study ...

Colon cancer can start anywhere in the colon, which is about 5 feet long and absorbs water from stool. Rectal cancer starts in the rectum, which is the last 12 centimeters (nearly 5 inches ...

Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): A non-invasive test that detects the presence of blood in the stool, which can indicate colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal issues. Positive Predictive ...