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Can you develop colon cancer 4 years after having a 100% clean colonoscopy?

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While it is possible, the risk would be low. In general it takes about 10 years for colon cancer to develop. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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Answered 5/24/2021

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