Relationship between the most frequently observed symptoms and TNM stage
| PARAMETER | TNM STAGE | P VALUE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I OR II (N = 32), N (%) | III OR IV (N = 55), N (%) | ||
| Rectal bleeding with wiping | 11 (34) | 20 (36) | .85 |
| Blood in or on stool | 13 (41) | 24 (44) | .78 |
| Smaller size of stool | 13 (41) | 23 (42) | .91 |
| Abdominal pain | 15 (47) | 24 (44) | .77 |
| Constipation or diarrhea | 9 (28) | 15 (27) | .93 |
| Constitutional symptoms | 6 (19) | 13 (24) | .60 |
TNM—primary tumour, regional lymph nodes, and distant metastasis.