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Male, 57, went to hospital w rectal bleeding. colonoscopy had 11 polyps removed. inflamed intestines. ct scan is clear otherwise. waiting for test results. likelihood of cancer? scared.

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Rectal bleeding: The pathology report will help to determine the risk of colon cancer. Some polyps do raise the risk of colon cancer but some are not dangerous. Good luck

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 3/5/2020

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A member asked:

Male, 57, went to hospital w rectal bleeding. colonoscopy had 11 polyps removed. inflamed intestines. ct scan is clear otherwise. waiting for test results. likelihood of cancer? scared.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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