India, July 27 -- Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in a part of the large intestine called the colon. Also known as colorectal cancer, bowel cancer, or rectal cancer, if not detected or treated, it may spread to other areas of your body. In a post shared on July 26, Dr Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist, shared his insights on bowel cancer symptoms to look out for.

The gastroenterologist, who goes by @thestomachdoc on Instagram, listed 4 symptoms of bowel cancer and the reason why keeping an eye out for them matters. Let's find out the symptoms the expert shared:

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