Your life depends on it.

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You might feel scared about taking a test, getting a colonoscopy and what might happen if you happen to get bad news. Promise you -- the alternative is much worse. 

Wishful thinking will not make the symptoms go away and, in fact, will only delay diagnosis and treatment—not just of colorectal cancer, but whatever the underlying issue causing your symptoms turns out to be. Don’t hope your symptoms will go away: Be proactive and get a jump on figuring out what’s wrong as early as possible. Regardless of your age, if you’re experiencing symptoms, you need to tell your doctor. 

The more of the signs of colorectal cancer you’re experiencing, and the more severe the symptoms, the more urgent the doctor’s appointment needs to be. Don’t self-diagnose with the Internet. See a licensed medical professional. And make sure they really see you.

Provided by F!ght Colorectal Cancer who's mission is to fight to cure colorectal cancer and serve as relentless champions of hope for all affected by this disease through informed patient support, impactful policy change, and breakthrough research endeavors.