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There is colon cancer in my family. what are some signs?
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Don't wait for signs: With a family history of colon cancer, you're playing games with your life if you don't start getting routine colonoscopy at least by early middle age. Get with your personal physician.
Answered 12/30/2013
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Change in bowel habi: Most common and early sign is change in bowel habit and abdominal discofort.And blood in the stool early cases no symptoms with serong family history colonoscopy recommended at age 40 or 10 years before the age immediate family member was diagnosed if known, if normal repeat every5 years.
Answered 12/30/2013
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