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A member asked:
My brother passed two years ago with colon cancer so i'm a bit worried now about the bleeding from my bum.
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Get seen: You don't list your family history in regards to colon cancer or his age at diagnosis, but rectal bleeding is never normal, particularly with a history of cancer in your brother. Recommend seeing your family physician with consideration for GI evaluation.
Answered 2/10/2017
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