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I have some symptoms like bleeding and narrow stool, how big are the chances to have bowel/rectal cancer? no family history, no tobacco. 18 yrs old
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Low: Although cancer rates of the bowel or rectum are low in young people, bleeding indicates some problem and you should see a primary care physician for evaluation.
Answered 3/22/2020
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