How do I know if I could be at risk? What about all the moles on my body? I hear that they have something to do with it all.

Who is at risk?

I am 20 years old and I feel something is wrong with my colon and I have all the symptoms that arise from colon cancer. I read that colonoscopys are given to people over 50 because people my age arent at risk or it’s rare to have colon cancer. And I was just wondering what other things are there that have the same symptoms as colon cancer?

A new breakthrough in colon cancer screening will allow people to test for the disease from the comfort of their own homes. The method, which is currently in testing at the Mayo Clinic, will be available next year. It works by looking for a DNA mutation in a person’s stool that could indicate the presence of colon cancer. This method isn’t meant to replace a regular colonoscopy, but to be another way to help in diagnosing and and increasing the survival rate through early detection. The survival rate for colon cancer has gone up over the past 20 years, mainly due to awareness of the disease. Changes can be made to your diet to reduce your risk of colon cancer such as eating more fruits and vegetables, being sure to get enough fiber, and avoiding red meat and animal fats. It’s also incredibly important to be screened regularly. Screening methods vary, so be sure to talk to your doctor. To view other health-related videos by Dr. Samadi on YouTube please follow this link: www.youtube.com You can also visit Dr. Samadi’s website at: www.roboticoncology.com

Colon cancer causes more than 56000 Americans’ death per year.

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