When bloating is a sign of colon cancer: Symptoms that should lead you to a doctor. Colon cancer is the second most common tumor disease in women and the third most common among men in Germany.
Every year, around 60,000 new cases occur. The chances of recovery increase enormously if the tumor is detected and treated early. There are currently around 520,700 people living with a diagnosis of Colon cancer in Germany, according to the Bavarian Cancer Society. The German Cancer Research Center in the Helmholtz Association and the Professional Association of German Internists list possible symptoms.