The Most Common Types Of Cancers That Affect Men

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer, or commonly known as colon cancer, is cancer of the large intestine (colon), with most cases of this kind beginning with small, non-cancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time, unfortunately, some of these polyps can become cancerous, and thus develop into colon cancer. Symptoms of colorectal cancer include changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation, a change in the consistency of the stool that lasts longer than four weeks, rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, and persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain.

Other symptoms include weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and an individual not feeling that their bowels areempty after relieving themselves. Many patients with colon cancer may not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and symptoms can vary as it depends on the size and location of thecancer in the large intestine.

Continue reading to discover the most common type of cancer that affects males today.