How unlikely would it be that a person in their late 20s would have colorectal cancer? I seem to have symptoms
I’ve been having some bothersome symptoms lately. I’m 29 years old. I was just reading about the death of Joel Siegel. He died of colorectal cancer. So as I was reading about it, I found out the symptoms of colorectal cancer & I have actually been having several of these symptoms for some time now. Since the birth of my daughter early this year. Would it be really unlikely that I would have colorectal cancer? Like I said I’m 29 years old. These are the symptoms I’m having:
- chronic constipation
- a little bit of rectal bleeding (this doesn’t happen every day tho)
- pain during and after having a bm
- unexplainable fatigue & feeling of weakness despite me getting a full 8 hours of sleep & sometimes I even get more
Those are the recurring symptoms I’ve been having. Do you think it could be colorectal cancer? I’m hoping it’s just hemorrhoids as I also read from an article on webmd that hemorrhoids can also cause bleeding in the digestive tract & since I had baby not long ago…
by the way here’s the link to the article about colorectal cancer. It contains a list of many of the symptoms caused by having colorectal cancer that I got off of webmd.
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/symptoms-colorectal-cancer
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Denisedds (88)
I am with everyone else. Please get checked out. I was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer Jan 2006 at the age of 40. My symptoms were not much different then yours. I complained of chronic constipation since my late teens, had rectal bleeding and fatigue. I had a barium enema in 2001 and it missed my polyp/cancer. A colonoscopy is the best and only procedure I would recommend for screening. Do not let the doctor talk you out of it because of your age. I know many people with cc under the age of 40. CC is very treatable and preventable if caught early.
Wendy
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My grandmother had a colonoscopy due to colon cancer in her early 30′s. Please, see a doctor and get this checked out.
Good Luck!
They could just be something because of your baby, but it won’t hurt to test. I would get a blood test immediately if I were you. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Talk to your doctor about this.
My friend was diagnosed with leukemia not to long ago, and she’s only 11. It’s not impossible that you would have cancer.
God bless you and good luck!
those symptoms can be caused by a number of things. I would be wrong if i tell you it is unlikely for it to occur in you because of your age. you have both pros and cons saying yes you do and no you don’t. The best thing to do in this situation is to go to a doctor or your doctors to get a proper answer.
While colo-rectal cancer wouldn’t be my first guess, I certainly can’t rule it out. And whatever the problem might be, my recommendation would be the same…no big surprise here…go to a doctor, let him/her rule it out, and treat you accordingly for whatever the problem might be.
Unfortunately your young age is no guarantee that you do not have colorectal cancer. Is there a family history?
Bite the bullet and see a gastroenterologist. A colonoscopy is not that big of a deal (the prep or cleanout is no fun), and it is worth the peace of mind it could bring you. He/she may determine you don’t even need that, but rather some dietary modifications or treatment for hemorrhoids.
Don’t wait. Your daughter needs a healthy mom.
your symptoms sounds more like hemorroids and hormonal changes due to your pregnancy and delivery. but if you are worried, get it checked out
Please don’t put off seeing your doctor.
Your symtoms could mean any number of things . . related or unrelated to each other. Cancer can happen at any age, so do not assume that because you are 29 years old you can’t get it. It is not as rare in young adults as some think . . why? Well, because in the majority of cases young adults do what you are doing . . wondering, but not quite believing that it could be cancer. So, they delay being checked by a doctor. By the time symptoms become acute . . it is too late because it is advanced cancer. Whenever you have any doubt in your mind you should go immediately to your doctor. Explain what is happening and ask to be referred to a gastroentrologist. You will probably have a colonoscopy which is just a procedure where the doctor can take a look inside the colon. If they find a polyp or tumor they ususally remove it right at that time and biopsy it. It will be worth it just for your peace of mind.
Other possibilities besides cancer include hemmoroids, Crohns Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. Early colon cancer is highly treatable, it is only when you wait that it becomes deadly.
Make an appointment to see your doctor on Monday.
Good luck.
Colorectal cancer is not very common in someone in their 20′s, but it does happen. My suggestion is try a stool softener that has a mild laxative in it for a few days and see if it helps. But obviously you should see your doctor before you decide on anything.
Cancer can hit any age group, so follow up with your MD. It could very well be hemmorrhoids, but you’ll feel better once it is confirmed by a professional.