Question 1

what's the chance of colon cancer in males under 40?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on familial risks of  colon cancer and any inherited disorders linked to the possibility of colon cancer such as polyposis conditions. Generally, risks are higher after age 50. A cleveland clinic site states that less than 2% of colon cancer occurs under age 40.

Question 2

what are the chances of colon cancer with a 1.5cm polyp?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Polyp is a premalignant condition, which means that if you let it go without removing it, it will turn into cancer. Usually takes an average of 10 years for a polyp to turn into cancer. The larger the polyp the greater the chance to have cancer, the size of 2cm could be worrisome.  It is recommended to have repeat colonoscopy 3 years after removing the polyp for surveillance.

Question 3

does having a number of benign polyps in the colon mean a larger chance of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Virtually all colon cancers arise from polyps and having polyps increases the risk of developing colon cancer.

Question 4

does having an adenomatus colonic polyp in one's late 20s indicate a significantly increased chance of colon cancer later in life?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On whether it is part of a genetic predisposition such as hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (hnpcc), or an isolated event and you never have another polyp. Your GI doc will recommend the appropriate follow-up to minimize the risk of cancer.

Question 5

how likely would it be for an 18 year old to have colon cancer? (no cancer in family) i simply want to know the chances of colon cancer at my age.

Accepted Answer

Very rare: if you have no change in your stool or bowel habit your chance of having cancer is nail.

Question 6

i simply want to know what are the chances of colon cancer occurring at 18 years old? i'm an 18 year old female. what are the chances of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: In certain cases of congenital polyposis, colon cancer may occur early.  The acquired form takes 3 hits to eventually produce a field effect in specific areas of the colon.  Here, polyps or cancer may arise. It is felt that this is due to secondary infection from the polyoma virus that induces the original change but then a secondary infection with EBV is needed to induce needed telomerase activit

Question 7

i've heard basically a 22 yr olds chance of colon cancer is pretty much nil is this true? if so why? i only have a poor appetite thats not a specific symptom of colon cancer right? please explain in detail

Accepted Answer

You need a workup!: Colon cancer is rare indeed at age 22. So you need an evaluation for your poor appetite--many possibilities, would depend on a physical exam and other heath history. This sounds like a situation where you need a f2f visit!

Question 8

curious: what are the chances of colon cancer in someone age 34, non smoker, rare drinker, no fam hx, healthy weight (bmi around 21 or 22)?

Accepted Answer

Low risk before 50: Colon Cancer and Age

90% of new cases and 95% of deaths from colon cancer occur in people 50 or older. However, colon cancer does not discriminate and can happen to men and women at any age.
While rates for colon cancer in adults 50 and older have been declining, incidence rates in adults younger than 50 years has been increasing.
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Colon Cancer and Ethnicity and Race

Jews of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi Jews) may have a higher rate of colon cancer.
Partly because of disproportionate screening, African-American men and women have a higher risk of developing colon cancer and a lower survival rate (about 20% higher incidence rate and 45% higher mortality rate) compared to Caucasians, Asians, Hispanics and Native Americans.
The risk of death is also increased for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.
Colon Cancer and Family History

People with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or children) who has colon cancer are between two and three times the risk of developing the cancer than those without a family history.

Question 9

whats the chance of colon cancer at my age i haven't got any family history or any condition i'm aware of but i do have constipation and had it for about a year or 2 my diet is terrible and hasn't improved so it may be that but i don't know for sure?

Accepted Answer

: Without a family history, and your young age, colon cancer is unlikely. One of the best things that you can do to benefit your diet, and colon health, is to increase your dietary fiber. I would recommend starting a fiber supplement (Benefiber or metamucil) once a day, and increasing it to 2 to 3 times over the next month.

Question 10

can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: These two diseases are entirely unrelated.

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Does having an adenomatus colonic polyp in one's late 20s indicate a significantly increased chance of colon cancer later in life?

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How likely would it be for an 18 year old to have colon cancer? (no cancer in family) i simply want to know the chances of colon cancer at my age.

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I simply want to know what are the chances of colon cancer occurring at 18 years old? i'm an 18 year old female. what are the chances of colon cancer?

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I've heard basically a 22 yr olds chance of colon cancer is pretty much nil is this true? if so why? i only have a poor appetite thats not a specific symptom of colon cancer right? please explain in detail

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Curious: what are the chances of colon cancer in someone age 34, non smoker, rare drinker, no fam hx, healthy weight (bmi around 21 or 22)?

A member asked:

Whats the chance of colon cancer at my age i haven't got any family history or any condition i'm aware of but i do have constipation and had it for about a year or 2 my diet is terrible and hasn't improved so it may be that but i don't know for sure?

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Can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of colon cancer?

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