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A member asked:

I understand colon cancer is rare in my 20s im 22 but is early satiety or loss of appetite specific symptoms of colon cancer? what are the main signs?

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Dr. Arie Pelta answered

Need workup: Need egd and colonoscopy thats it.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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