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What are the signs of rectal cancer?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

Probably the single biggest sign is abnormal bowel function. This will usually come about as long term, intense, and chronic diarrhea which doesn't respond well to general over the counter medications.

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