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2 years old an possibility of having colon/rectal cancer. what can be done?
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Yes it is possible: Pediatric patients can have cancer in the rectum or distal colon but usually it is different from the adult cancers in histology. This is a subject best referred to a pediatric oncologist and pediatric oncosurgeon and pediatric gastroenterologist for further guidance.
Answered 11/25/2016
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Genetic screen: If your 2-y-o is a primary relative of the one with fap (familial adenomatous polyposis), genetic screening is generally recommended at age 10 or screening sigmoidoscopy at age 10-12.
Answered 10/1/2013
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