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A member asked:

I have gas. i'm also 19, if this will affect anything, could i have colon cancer?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Unlikely: it you are 19 and have gas, it is not a typical symptom of cancer. you are unlikely to have colon cancer unless you have strong family history or other alarm features (blood per rectum, weight loss, anemia, etc)

Answered 2/14/2019

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