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Is colon cancer common in the midtwenties? my grandmother's mom had it so should i be screened early?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
You might want to,,,: This isn't common in the twenties but if you has a family history, you might want to start screening early as there have been extreme cases of this in one's twenties and many people with polyposis syndromes that are certain to get this and need early screening and in some cases, prophylactic cholectomies, so it might be wise in your case to start screening early.
Answered 3/17/2017
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No , uncommon : It is uncommon at your age , every one has to concerned at any age when has unexpected wt loss , altered bm, bleeding , tarry stool , abdominal dissension, must see md & get colonoscopy done one member with distant past is not considered familial cancer .You are 22 yr old with no symptoms , do not worry enjoy your life
Answered 4/26/2013
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