A member asked:

I passed flat stool today. it was normal diameter and colour, but flat in appearance. i feel generally fine with no other symptoms. i am slightly worried it is a sign of colon cancer. can you please advise me?

Q: i passed flat stool today. it was normal diameter and colour, but flat in appearance. i feel generally fine with no other symptoms. i am slightly worried it is a sign of colon cancer. can you please advise me?

: Stool form is rarely a reliable symptom of colon cancer.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Stool form is rarely a reliable symptom of colon cancer.

Answered 6/6/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Shape and size of stools can vary. As long as it is not black dont worry . It should normalize in shape soon.

Answered 6/7/2022

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A member asked:

I passed flat stool today. it was normal diameter and colour, but flat in appearance. i feel generally fine with no other symptoms. i am slightly worried it is a sign of colon cancer. can you please advise me?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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