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Brother had colon cancer resolved. i am 46 and have round dark stools, medium larger size. then diarrhea watery mucous? need colonoscopy. ideas?
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YEs: YEs, you should probably get a screening colonoscopy given your brothers history
Answered 10/6/2014
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Many possibilities: If your brother was about your age when his colon cancer was discovered you definitely need a colonoscopy. The symptoms you describe are not typical of colon cancer but certainly need evaluation. See your Primary Care for an evaluation and referral if necessary. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 10/6/2014
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Good idea: Recommendations for colon cancer screening is to get one at 50 yrs old. A lesser known rec involves patients with a First degree family relative with colon cancer- a screening colonoscopy within 10 years of the relative's diagnosis is recommended if you are younger than 50 yr old.
Answered 10/6/2014
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