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Regarding Rectal Cancer
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Does pencil shaped stool always means the person has colon and anal cancer? If its not accompanied by blood in stool.
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Pencil shaped stools may not mean anything on their own.
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Dr. Malyadri Paladugu
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Not related to cancer
Generally ll have bleeding per rectum
Mucus discharge
Loose stools
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