Benchmarking is the process of comparing your own organization or operations against other organizations in your industry or in the broader marketplace. Benchmarking can be applied against any product, process, function or approach in business.
Symptoms often associated with colon problems include blood in your stool, recent change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or persistent stomach pain or cramping. However, these symptoms might be caused by something else, so it is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing any of them.
Some of the more common local symptoms of colon cancer include: 1  Changes in your bowel habits, such as bowel movements that are either more or less frequent than normal.  Constipation (difficulty having a bowel movement or straining to have a bowel movement)