Here are several views of colon cancer.
  • To the left is a tumor as seen with colonoscopy.
  • Below left is an X-Ray showing the typical 'napkin-ring' appearance with barium contrast.
  • Directly below is a surgical specimen showing the tumor with the region of narrowing, ulceration and hemorrhage.
  • Larger, right-sided lesions often present with symptoms of anemia because of the slow blood loss (months-years).
  • Left-sided tumors more often present with visible blood in the stool or constipation.

Photo courtesy of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

 
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