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Internal hemorrhoids and a little polyp, should I get worried of Coracteral Cancer?

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I'm a male 23 years old. I did a sigmoidoscopy today and the doctor said that I have internal hemorrhoids and a little polyp. Should I get worried, because I lost my aunt 6 months ago from Coracteral Cancer?

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  • aveline
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    • aveline
      aveline Guest

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      You are ahead of your time, malafi!  If you keep doing what you're doing now, you'll have a long, healthy life ahead!!  Hemorrhoids are no fun, but they're not much more than inflammation and irritation. At this stage, polyps are generally just that. 

      And thank you so much for your kind words! My father underwent chemotherapy and radiation last year for what was a stage 2 rectal tumor (cancer) and refused surgery. There is some scar tissue at the site, but his tumor is completely gone!  He missed a colonoscopy (insurance reasons, I think?) and he won't be missing any more, I'm sure!  None of us will. Early detection saves lives!  That plus your healthy living will take you very far!

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  • leeniepie
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    at 23 i would not get overly concerned about colon cancer. most polyps are benign. unless you have a history of familiar polyp disease then do not worry. and hemorroids have nothing to do with cancer.
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