India, Dec. 11 -- Imagine you're having a regular day when you suddenly see blood in your stool. It's normal to feel worried and think it's just haemorrhoids. While haemorrhoids are a common cause of bleeding, they aren't the only reason. One serious condition linked to this symptom is colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is being diagnosed more often in younger adults. It is frequently found at later stages when treatment options are limited.

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine. It is one of the most common cancers worldwide and can lead to serious health issues, including death. "This cancer usually begins as polyps, small growths on the inner lining of the colon", Dr Surender Kumar...