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Can A Colonoscopy Increase Chances Of Developing Colon Cancer?
Can a colonoscopy actually increase a persons chances of developing colon cancer? I had a colonoscopy 10 years ago at the age of 58. I had a small polyp that was cut out during the prcedure. There was no evidence of cancer. I am one of nine siblings and one of the youngest. Some of my older siblings are nearing 80, all are in good health. No history of colon cancer in the family tree. Right now I am having strong symptoms of colon cancer.
Thu, 13 Feb 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
And what are strong sympotoms of colon cancer? colon cancer symptoms are very nonspecific and it is impossible to know if you have cancer or not without diagnostic tests. All these nonspecific symptoms can indicate any other bowel disorder such as poylp, hemorrhoids, ibd and many other. Colonoscopy cant increase risk of cancer. If you have any doubts,you need to repeat colonoscopy.
Wish you good health. Regrads
And what are strong sympotoms of colon cancer? colon cancer symptoms are very nonspecific and it is impossible to know if you have cancer or not without diagnostic tests. All these nonspecific symptoms can indicate any other bowel disorder such as poylp, hemorrhoids, ibd and many other. Colonoscopy cant increase risk of cancer. If you have any doubts,you need to repeat colonoscopy.
Wish you good health. Regrads
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