My husband has every symptom listed of colon cancer except for weight loss, but he is only 31 years old. This just can’t be right… I made him get checked out today and now we are just waiting for a specialist to to look at his colon next week.
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Is It Possible To Have Colon Cancer So Young?
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Usually colon cancer is more prevalent in folks over 40, but if someone in the family has had it, there could be a genetic predisposition. The only way for sure is to have a colonoscopy which is a thorough inspection of the lower intestine. This would involve a thorough cleansing of the intestine ahead prior to the procedure. The procedure itself is not painful in any way since the patient is anesthetized. While under sedation, the doctor would also check for polyps and remove them immediately since they are a precursor to cancer. The procedure is well worth have done to allay your fears.
Colon cancer can occur at any age, but the symptoms are far more commonly displayed by lesser illnesses. Colonic cancers are more prevalent in older patients, but there has been an increase in the number of younger patients who follow a western style diet high in processed foods.
“Common illnesses are common” is one of the first things quoted to medical students, and there are many common ailments which singly or in combination can cause all of the symptoms of colonic cancer. Accurate diagnosis involves taking tissue samples for microscopic examination and the process in which this is done can be a bit uncomfortable but is not painful.
The internet and self-diagnosis can in many ways be more worrying than the illness itself. Stop assuming it’s cancer and let the expert make a diagnosis. Even if your worst fears are realised, then early detection and modern treatment ensure a high survival rate; treatments have dramatically improved even in the three years that I’ve been interested in oncology.
Highly doubtful
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