Though not all colorectal cancers cause rectal bleeding, it is a common symptom. That blood in the stool that people see can be caused by a polyp—a precancerous growth—or a tumor, said Jatin Roper, MD ...

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That’s why OhioHealth is offering weekly colorectal cancer screenings Mondays and Fridays at its Marion Medical Campus, 1040 Delaware Ave.

Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering ...