8. Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Colorectal cancer often causes slow internal bleeding. Over time, that can drain your body’s iron stores. Low iron means low oxygen delivery—which circles back to fatigue, weakness, and pale skin.
In many cases, iron-deficiency anemia is one of the first detectable signs of bowel cancer. That’s why routine blood tests are more powerful than you think.
And now that you know the red flags, let’s talk about the “golden tip” that could help you avoid this disease altogether.
The Golden Tip: Early Screening and Gut-Friendly Living
Here’s something few people realize: over 90% of colorectal cancers can be successfully treated when detected early. That’s why screening is the true “golden ticket” to prevention.
Colonoscopy isn’t as scary as it sounds—it’s quick, often painless, and can literally save your life. Doctors can remove precancerous polyps before they ever turn dangerous. Think of it as hitting delete on potential cancer cells before they even start.
