Is it possbile to have colon cancer at 16 years old?

After my last question, someone suggested that I might have colon cancer. I researched it and on About.com, I have 6 out of the 10 symptoms for it. I am a 16 year old male. Is it possible that I have colon cancer?

Is it possbile to have colon cancer at 16 years old?
It is highly unlikely as colon cancer is a very slow growing cancer, so generally is something that much much older people get. A lot of the same symptoms for colon cancer can also be from other types of illness and conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome which can cause either constipation or diarrhea, and a lot of gas and bloating, cramps and abdominal pain. (i have this condition) , also, there is colitis, which is a chronic condition of an inflamed colon, which causes similar symptoms.
Reply:As with any other cancer, you're always at risk. Check with a medical professional (such as a local proctologist) to make sure that it is or isn't colon cancer. I hope that helps.





Good luck!
Reply:Anything is posssible, however it's unlikly. See a Doctor at once.
Reply:anybody, any age, can get cancer, see your doctor.
Reply:sometimes symptoms are general. most people can have these symptoms or at least one of them. i would say go to the doctor to find out. and you can get cancer at any age.
Reply:Go to your family doctor and explain why you wish to be tested for colon cancer. The things you have to do prior to the test are NOT pleasant (just a warning!).