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How often do you have to have thin stools before they think it colon cancer ?
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One sign: Consistently thin stools can be one sign of colon cancer, but can also result from many other conditions. Blood in stool with thin stools or significant change in bowel habits should prompt you to visit your doctor and schedule colonoscopy.
Answered 5/4/2015
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Any: Any change in stool should be evaluated.
Answered 5/6/2015
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