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I wiped a couple of times and then i thought might i have colon cancer?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Colon Cancer: There are types that have family predispositions but this is the minority other forms are sporadic you should meet with a genetic counselor to discuss testing options the age of your family members diagnosis is also important and if other family members had other gi/ gyn cancers as well.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 9/12/2015

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