Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Can you get colon cancer at age 16

Can you get colon cancer at age 16?
I am almost 16 and I am a male is there a possibility I can get colon cancer at this age.
Cancer - 7 Answers
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1 :
I believe so, and be careful you don't get it, because getting such illness at a young age is very dangerous.
2 :
possible but rare
3 :
Anyone can get cancer at any age. We are all born with cancer cells in us, usually what you do triggers them off but sometimes you do nothing and still get it. I know a girl who died at 9 years old of cancer. Just one of these unfortunate saddening things.
4 :
There are certain classes of colon cancers which are inherited or your body being more susceptible to colon cancer. If u have a positive family history.. better seek medical attention. But if u r just worried because u r having problem with ur bowel or may be blood in ur stool.. then there are more common lot of other thing which should be ruled out first so please see ur doctor. If u just want to know what colon cancers are hereditary u can google for: Lynch syndrome/HNPCC and Familial adenomatous polyposis. cheers.
5 :
It's not very likely to get cancer of the colon so young. However if you have a family history of colon cancer it is always a good idea to let your doctor know about this history so that he/she can make sure to monitor your care in the future and schedule a colonoscopy when appropriate. However if you are having any bloody/dark tarry stools, constipation or consistent pain the stomach and bowels you should most definitely see your doctor and talk to him/her about your symptoms.
6 :
Getting colon cancer at that age is not common, but if you have any doubts, see your doctor and have him refer you for a colonoscopy.
7 :
Anything is possible, but it's unlikely at that young age.

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