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Q.  Doctor Grenardo, with colon cancer, what kinds of symptoms can we feel?

A.   With colon cancer, that’s really the problem…a lot of times we don’t feel anything and we have no signs or symptoms that something (problematic) is going on.

A.  Colonoscopies are the most reliable test for any colon issues.  Using a scope, your doctor can see and actually remove any problem areas during the screening.  But many people, for various reasons, opt to do the mail-in type of screening…Cologuard.  It’s a good test.  It’s not as good as a colonoscopy, but any screening is better than no screening at all.

Q.  Since colon cancer can have no symptoms, when should we see a doctor?

A. If you have blood in your stool or consistent discomfort in your upper or lower abdomen, see your trusted …