Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is one of the most common cancers in India and remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite its prevalence, awareness about the disease and its early symptoms remains relatively low.
Harvard and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi says persistent gut issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, and blood in stool should never be ignored, especially as colorectal cancer cases rise among younger women.
