Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.

Most of the symptoms that turn out to be colon cancer signs women describe first as something else entirely. Fatigue chalked up to a busy schedule. Cramping dismissed as the usual monthly disruption.

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...