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I think i might have colon cancer?

so for about a month on and off ive had these lower admoinal pain..it happens usually when i wake up for a few secounds. usually i poo every other day but lately it has been like 3 times a day ..and the stool is either normal brown or yellow with black dots on it. It also hurts when i poo and it looks like there is nuts in my stool and i dont really eat nuts. Im going to the doctor on tuesday to check it out...im a 21 year old femal..am i to young??? am i being paranoid??
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At 21 it would be extremely rare for you to have colon cancer. Your symptoms are very common with IBS. IBS affects about 25 million Americans, while colon cancer at your age affects a few hundred.
I would still go to your doctor and let them know whats going on. A good relationship with your doctor is always recommended, but I wouldnt have fears of colon cancer. Could be a hundred different and more likely things going on.
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Thanks soo B_shel20! I was just a little paranoid..im very sared of dotors and anything medical. lol. Thanks soo much! You have eased my mind.
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