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Is it possible for a 14 year old to get colon cancer? or stomach cancer.

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Yes, but very rare: Stomach cancer in children younger than 18 years account for less than 1% of all stomach cancer cases. Fewer than 100 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in children each year in the United States. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/unusual-cancers-childhood/healthprofessional/page4.

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Answered 9/25/2016

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