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Is it possible that a teenager can have colon cancer?
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Very rarely: Colon cancer is rare under the age of 40 years. But on very rare situations it has occured in youngsters in their teen years.
Answered 5/22/2013
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Unlikely, but: Anything is possible, especially if this teenager is in a high risk group. Get an opinion from a GI specialist.
Answered 11/2/2015
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