Symptoms
The symptoms of metastatic colorectal cancer depend on the size and location of the tumors. At times there are no symptoms when the cancer has spread to other organs. Here are some symptoms you may experience if your colorectal cancer has spread to these parts of the body:
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Liver
Cancer that has spread to the liver can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin), abdominal pain, swelling of the limbs and abdomen, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and nausea.
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Lungs
Cancer that has spread to the lungs can cause shortness of breath, dry cough, extreme fatigue, and pain in the chest wall.
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Ovaries
Cancer that has spread to the ovaries can cause abdominal pain or discomfort, frequent urination, fatigue, loss of appetite, bloating and fullness in the pelvis, and unusual vaginal bleeding or menstrual changes.
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Bones
Cancer that has spread to the bones is likely to cause bone pain or tenderness in the back, hips, or pelvis and can lead to fractures.
