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A member asked:

Im only 22 years old with no colon cancer symptoms except lack of appetite is that really a specific symptom of colon cancer?

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No: Loss of appetite is not a specific symptom of colon cancer as there are many possible causes for a diminishment of appetite. Best to see your doctor to find the cause of your loss of appetite.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2012

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No: Lack of appetite is not a usual symptom of colon cancer. Unless you have strong family history of colon cancer occurring at a young age, you are too young to worry about it.

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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