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I had a colonoscopy 17 months ago could the symptoms previously mentioned still be colon cancer?

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unlikely Dx: Some times possible but only 17 months ago you had scope , you have an attack of diverticulits . See your doctor for examination , reevaluation and possible rx of antibiotics , if perforates will be a surgical emergency

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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