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Is passing a lot of gas a sign of colon cancer im 38?

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No it is not

Answered 4/18/2022

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Not per se. Unless you have a family history of early onset colon cancer, it is unlikely at your age. You may get a FIT test to rule out bleeding in your colon.

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