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Had colonoscopy in 2002, was fine. had one recently, microscopic blood in stool, can you get coloncancer within 10 yrs? 64 yr old female.
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Absolutely...: There are several biologic pathways by which cells grow into cancer--this is particularly true with colon cancer. "interval colon cancers" are defined as presenting relatively soon after a negative colonoscopy exam. This phenomenon is well-defined & well-recognized in the medical literature, distinct from missed or regrowing lesions, & accepted as inevitable despite current screening strategies.
Answered 3/3/2013
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The screening : Interval is 10 years. This to catch a lesion prior to cancer. See the results of your recent colonoscopy. If you had one within 10 years i would be suprised if u had a cancer. Good luck and i'm sure you'll find a more precise answer. I also think they would have told u something after your recent scope if there was cancer.
Answered 8/8/2016
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