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Do hemorrhoids increase my cancer risk?
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Q. I have hemorrhoids. Could this increase my risk of colon cancer?
A. In short, no. Hemorrhoids don't cause or increase your risk for colon or rectal cancer. However, the two conditions may be mistaken for one another because they can produce similar symptoms, such as rectal bleeding, itching, and pain.
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