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First Signs and Symptoms of Rectal Cancer
| Symptom | n (%) of Cases |
|---|---|
| Bleeding | 78 (73.6) |
| Change in bowel habits | 17 (16.0) |
| Rectal pressure | 17 (16.0) |
| Diarrhea | 13 (12.3) |
| Difficult elimination | 12 (11.3) |
| Constipation | 12 (11.3) |
| Dark stools | 9 (8.5) |
| Mucous in the stools | 9 (8.5) |
| Pain | 9 (8.5) |
| Weight loss | 8 (7.5) |
| Loss of appetite | 6 (5.7) |
| Vomiting | 2 (1.9) |
| Nausea | 1 (0.9) |
Percentages do not add up to 100 because many of the patients experienced multiple symptoms at onset.
