18. Weakened Bones
Metastasis, or the spread of cancer from the original tumor to other parts of the body, can cause symptoms that you might assume as unrelated, given the distance of the symptom from the primary lesion. When colorectal cancer spreads to the bones, patients experience weakening of the otherwise sturdy structures. These weakened bones can lead to breaks or fractures, even in the absence of trauma. The most common sites for colorectal cancer bone metastasis include the spine, the hips, the arms and the legs. So if you feel unusual pain, or suffer from a fracture despite lack of an injury or trauma which is really suspect, consult your doctor so that he or she can assess for underlying conditions such as colorectal cancer.
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