As colorectal cancer worsens, blood may be visible in the stool. If the tumor is near the rectum, the blood may be bright red. If a tumor is further up in the colon, the blood will have a dark red or maroon color.
Many different issues can cause blood in the stool, so visiting a doctor is the best way to determine the problem.

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