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Health Concern/Question

Health Concern/Question

Hi.Im a 29 yr old Hispanic American Male.5'6 147 pounds.Went for my Routine Exam June 1st and Doctor said i was a healthy young man.Both my parents are healthy also.Whats the chance of me getting colon and anal cancer??I will be 30 September 20th 2011
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Studies indicate that colon and anal cancer occur in later life.  Hence insurance will cover colonoscopies after age 50 now (I think that is the age).  

My question for you is, what prompted this concern?

I am an anal cancer survivor. It is most generally transmitted by HPV, a sexually transmitted virus.  You can be vaccinated against it...I believe you are young enough..but not sure.

  Doctors can determine if you have the virus...or so I have heard.  The virus can live within the body for years before causing problems.  Currently, most people with anal cancer are much older than you.

Good health and anal cancer can coexist.....only your doctor has the means for testing you.   So to alleviate fear...talk to your doctor.





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