Question 29 (part 2) · LEK · Colorectal cancer
Which are the most typical early symptoms of right-sided colon cancer:
- A. occult lower GI bleeding.
- B. active lower GI bleeding.
- C. a change in bowel movements frequency (mucous diarrhoea or constipation).
- D. A and C are correct.
- E. B and C are correct.
Hint
The right colon has a wide lumen and liquid content, so tumours there grow silently — how do they usually first show themselves?
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