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How Can Intestinal Cancer Be Treated?
I have. Stage 4 small intestinal cancer and im 31 yrs old i started my 1st round chemo on the 6th of this month and also takin pills@ home but for the past 2weeks ive been havin black poop or like lil bits of black when i wipe is this something i should talk ro my doctor about when i go for my 2nd round monday
Sat, 17 Nov 2018
Hello,
The black stools are called melena. They are formed by blood in stools over colon transverse.
This is a sign of intestinal cancer you are suffering from. You can inform your doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
The black stools are called melena. They are formed by blood in stools over colon transverse.
This is a sign of intestinal cancer you are suffering from. You can inform your doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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