End Stage Colon Cancer Symptoms

If you’re suffering from colon cancer, it is absolutely imperative that you know what to expect in the final stage of cancer. While most of the end stage colon cancer symptoms are pretty much the same as those that you are currently experiencing, there are a few dreadful end stage colon cancer symptoms that you must be aware of before getting there.

More Pain

The final stage of colon cancer brings excruciating pain. Consult a doctor and get ready to tackle it with pain killers. Depending on where the cancer has spread, a colon cancer patient can also experience bone, rib, head, and chest or stomach pain. In these cases, the cancer has either spread to the bones, ribs, brain, lungs or liver.

Excessive bleeding

Excessive bleeding is common in the final stage of colon cancer. No matter where the cancer is located inside the colon, the tumor can cause excessive bleeding which will be eliminated through the rectum. It’s advised to consult a doctor immediately in the case of excessive bleeding

Digestive symptoms

Digestive end stage colon cancer symptoms, such as irregular bowel movements, or changes such as constipation, diarrhea, passing of thin stool and many other variations are not only initial signs of colon cancer, but they are also present in the final stage of this disease.

Shortness of Breath

If you’re constantly out of breath almost all the time, which normally wouldn’t be the case, it is likely that the cancer has spread to the lungs. Other related symptoms include chest pain, cough and blood in the cough.

Weight Loss

Massive weight loss is one of the most obvious end stage colon cancer symptoms. In the final stage of colon cancer the body is too weak to be able to absorb all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the ingested food and thus, massive weight loss occurs.

Fatigue and Anemia

Fatigue and anemia could also be caused by excessive rectal bleeding, one of the most painful end stage symptoms. The doctor would perhaps advise a patient to take more vitamins and put you on a healthier diet to help you cope with the fatigue. Anemia will also cause weight loss and make a patient feel even more tired.

Other Symptoms

There are various other symptoms that have appeared in some colon cancer patients such as bubbles in the urine (also called pneumateria), blurred vision, slight rectal bleeding, giddiness, disorientation, jaundice, fever, loss of appetite, and swelling on the limbs. All these symptoms can indicate the end stage of colon cancer.

Live Longer

Do not panic. Despite these end stage colon cancer symptoms, there are still ways in which you can live longer. Focus on eating a healthy and balanced diet. Have your colon cleansed on a regular basis as this is a healthy method of preventing the disease in the first place. Stay fit and exercise regularly; quit smoking immediately if you are a smoker; avoid exposure to any kind of radiation, and most importantly, never lose hope.