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risk of colon cancer ? What is this ?

 
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john
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:32 pm    Post subject: risk of colon cancer ? Reply with quote
Hi

I have an uncle that was diagnosed with colon cancer, age 56. Do I have more chances of having it as well ?

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john
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leo
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 10:41 am    Post subject: Re: risk of colon cancer ? Reply with quote
Hi

Yes, your risk is increased, but not very much. You should be screened as a higher-risk person, which means more often.

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leo
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