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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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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
Answered 3/5/2020
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