Can colon cancer cause back pain?

Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary. Most often, pain due to cancer means it has already spread (metastasized) from where it started. Skin changes. Along with skin cancers, some other cancers can cause skin changes that can be seen. read more

Colon Cancer and Back Pain. Colon cancer causes few symptoms in its early stages, and back pain is an uncommon symptom. Back pain and colon cancer aren't necessarily correlating concepts; the colon is a hollow organ with muscular, somewhat-elastic walls, masses such as tumors cause few symptoms until they are quite large and advanced. read more

Pain related to a cancer can be classified into two main categories; acute and chronic pain. Acute pain can be more painful, but it usually lasts a sort time. For example, surgical treatment for cancer can cause acute pain, but it will improve along with the recovery of the wound. read more