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Can you still have normal bowel movements abd have colon cancer?
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Yes: Colon cancer can be asymptomatic. The recommendations from the american cancer society include a colonoscopy at the age of 50 even if you have no symptoms. Followup colonoscopy is then based on whether polpys are found. In patients with a family history of colon cancer, the recommendation is for earlier screening, usually 10 years prior to the age thecancer was diagnosed in the family member.
Answered 9/9/2013
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