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Hi have been having mucus in stools smaller than the size of a penny for a few days now. worried about cancer. should i?
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Should you worry?: Probably not, given your age of 24. However, you have given us no information regarding your risks, family history, or underlying co-morbidities. We cannot be be helpful or reassuring without such information. Your expressed concern warrants evaluation.
Answered 10/19/2015
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