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A member asked:
I've heard basically a 22 yr olds chance of colon cancer is pretty much nil is this true? if so why? i only have a poor appetite thats not a specific symptom of colon cancer right? please explain in detail
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You need a workup!: Colon cancer is rare indeed at age 22. So you need an evaluation for your poor appetite--many possibilities, would depend on a physical exam and other heath history. This sounds like a situation where you need a f2f visit!
Answered 4/3/2015
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You are right: Colon cancer is indeed rare in the young and is most common for those over age 50 , therefore that is the time most screening starts. However colon cancer can occur in young people(late teens) but they usually have a strong family history (familial polyposis, hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer). A well functioning immune/tumor survellence system keeps the mutated cells at bay in the young.
Answered 1/5/2016
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