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My mum has a 6cm mass in rectum. does this mean cancer? waiting to see specialist. severe pain but er doctor sent her home with pain relief.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Can't tell: Although cancer is a probable problem one cannot tell for sure until a biopsy has been obtained. The ER doctor is not equipped to do the biopsy.

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Answered 10/16/2018

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