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I have bleeding from anal passage, should i be concerned about cancer?
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MD visit: At your age, cancer is unlikely but, anyone with rectal bleeding should be properly evaluated. It can be cancer amongst many other things. See your doc asap please. Best to you.
Answered 4/7/2014
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