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How can we find colon cancer through stool test?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Colon cancer: Good wikipedia question. Look for blood when you poo. Test poo for blood and can test for cancer cells in stool with DNA testing.

Answered 8/18/2017

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Is constipation alone sign of cancer. I always had constipation on and off for years and years. I can't go 2-3 times out of 7 days of the week. No blood in stool. How accurate is the FIT stool test at assessing risk for colon cancer?

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Last question about stool, what percent of colon cancer patients have blood in stool? My first FIT test i bought is negative.(doctor can't order one I'm under 45). If I do another this year and it's negative is that a good sign no cancer or polyps?

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