Are certain cases of colon cancer more aggressive than others?
My dad passed away from colon cancer in december of 2007 only after 9 months. but i read that the survival rates were higher than that. he had surgery,chemo and radiation. i was wondering if certain cases can be more aggressive and harder to treat than others?
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I would suggest that it is very much a case of early detection . I think you should have an occult blood test done regularly it is painless and can detect pre cancerous polps which can be removed without too invasive surgery . The test is done at home by taking smears of stool samples over a three day period and mailing to a laboratory. Because you have a family history it is worth monitoring and having an early diagnosis
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98% of colon cancers above the anal verge are adenocarcinomas and although they do vary in aggressiveness it is not drastic. There are other rare types that are much more aggressive. Survival rates are dependent on stage. Stage 4 colon cancer has a 5-year survival rate of 5%. There are those that survive past 5 years and of the other 95% there are those who survive 1 week and others survive 4 years and 11 months. It is difficult to apply these rates to an individual without a good understanding of the disease process and even then it is just one piece of the puzzle.
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Survival rates are high only if it is detected in the early stage.Early symptoms of the digestive disorders should not be neglected.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
What is the difference between anal cancer and colon cancer
What is the difference between anal cancer and colon cancer?
I was reading a story that Farrah Fawcet has anal cancer. I thought we called it colon cancer or is there a difference?
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i think it's the same thing because it's still in your behind.
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Anal cancer would be in the anus and colon would be in the colon, not the same location.
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Anal cancer and colon cancer are not exactly the same thing. Colon cancer occurs in the colon, also known as the large intestine. It usually occurs as the result of malignant (cancer) degeneration of a precancerous lesion known as a polyp. Anal cancer occurs in the anal canal. A different type of cell lines the anal canal and thus, it is a different type of cancer. They metastasize (spread) differently and are treated in somewhat different ways depending on the cell type involved.
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anal cancer would specifically effect the anus so the sphincter that controls your bowel movements. whereas colon cancer would effect a portion of your lower intestine.
I was reading a story that Farrah Fawcet has anal cancer. I thought we called it colon cancer or is there a difference?
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i think it's the same thing because it's still in your behind.
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Anal cancer would be in the anus and colon would be in the colon, not the same location.
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Anal cancer and colon cancer are not exactly the same thing. Colon cancer occurs in the colon, also known as the large intestine. It usually occurs as the result of malignant (cancer) degeneration of a precancerous lesion known as a polyp. Anal cancer occurs in the anal canal. A different type of cell lines the anal canal and thus, it is a different type of cancer. They metastasize (spread) differently and are treated in somewhat different ways depending on the cell type involved.
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anal cancer would specifically effect the anus so the sphincter that controls your bowel movements. whereas colon cancer would effect a portion of your lower intestine.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
How long does colon cancer take to develop
How long does colon cancer take to develop?
I am 23 years old and in pretty good shape. I had a colonoscopy about 2 years ago and everything was fine. About 1 year ago I had a sigmoidoscopy and everything was alright there as well.I dont have a family history of colon cancer either, i just tend to worry about this more than some would. I have almost constant abdominal pain with thin stool. I am going to the doctor later this week, but any information would be greatly appreciated.
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It takes 5-8 years.
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Have you been tested for Chrons disease/IBS? Celiac? Gluten allergy? Have them measure your fat soluble vitamin levels, provide a stool sample and have them do the full work up including vit levels, pancreatic enzymes etc. what about an endoscopy- have you had one of those in addition to the sig and the colonoscopy? They can also often obtain a tissue sample/ biopsy at this time to test for allergic reactions/ tissue damage etc. Its less likely to be colon cancer than other abdominal issues. Good luck! If you don't get an answer, keep trying, keep asking questions, find another doctor and bring him all your reports until you get help- be your own best advocate!
I am 23 years old and in pretty good shape. I had a colonoscopy about 2 years ago and everything was fine. About 1 year ago I had a sigmoidoscopy and everything was alright there as well.I dont have a family history of colon cancer either, i just tend to worry about this more than some would. I have almost constant abdominal pain with thin stool. I am going to the doctor later this week, but any information would be greatly appreciated.
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It takes 5-8 years.
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Have you been tested for Chrons disease/IBS? Celiac? Gluten allergy? Have them measure your fat soluble vitamin levels, provide a stool sample and have them do the full work up including vit levels, pancreatic enzymes etc. what about an endoscopy- have you had one of those in addition to the sig and the colonoscopy? They can also often obtain a tissue sample/ biopsy at this time to test for allergic reactions/ tissue damage etc. Its less likely to be colon cancer than other abdominal issues. Good luck! If you don't get an answer, keep trying, keep asking questions, find another doctor and bring him all your reports until you get help- be your own best advocate!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
What is the difference in the stages of colon cancer
What is the difference in the stages of colon cancer?
my boyfriend has 4th stage colon cancer. They removed some of the colon. they now say both lobes of his liver have cancer spots and they are concerned about a spot on his lung.
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As colon cancer progresses from Stage 0 to Stage IV, the cancer cells grow through the layers of the colon wall and spread to lymph nodes and other organs. Stage 0 (Carcinoma in Situ) In stage 0, abnormal cells are found in the innermost lining of the colon. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ. Stage I In stage I, cancer has formed and spread beyond the innermost tissue layer of the colon wall to the middle layers. Stage I colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes A colon cancer. Stage II Stage II colon cancer is divided into stage IIA and stage IIB. Stage IIA: Cancer has spread beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall or has spread to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum. Stage IIB: Cancer has spread beyond the colon wall into nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage II colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes B colon cancer. Stage III Stage III colon cancer is divided into stage IIIA, stage IIIB, and stage IIIC. Stage IIIA: Cancer has spread from the innermost tissue layer of the colon wall to the middle layers and has spread to as many as 3 lymph nodes. Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to as many as 3 nearby lymph nodes and has spread: beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall; or to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum; or beyond the colon wall into nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage IIIC: Cancer has spread to 4 or more nearby lymph nodes and has spread: to or beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall; or to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum; or to nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage III colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes C colon cancer. Stage IV In stage IV, cancer may have spread to nearby lymph nodes and has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs. Stage IV colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes D colon cancer.
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Colorectal cancer has four distinct stages, along with a fifth stage that is called 'recurring'. Each stage has different treatment options and five-year rates of survival. Stage 0 This is the earliest stage of colorectal cancer. The cancer only involves the lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum and is confined to polyp(s) (tissue bulging from the surface of an organ). When the polyps are removed during a colonoscopy (a procedure known as a polypectomy), the chance of them progressing to later stages of cancer is eliminated. Stage I Stage I colon cancer involves more than just the inner lining of the colon. The polyp has progressed to a tumor, and extends into the wall of the colon or rectum. Treatment can include surgery to remove the section of the colon that is cancerous. This type of surgery is called a resection. The healthy, non-cancerous sections of the colon are reconnected again. The five-year survival rate is 95 percent. Stage II Stage II colorectal cancer is when the cancer has spread beyond the colon to the tissue that surrounds the colon but has not spread to lymph nodes. Cancer spreading in this manner from one part of the body to another is called metastasis. A resection surgery may also be used to treat this stage of cancer. The five-year survival rate drops dramatically to 60 percent. Stage III Cancer that has spread outside the colon and on to the lymph nodes in the area surrounding the colon is known as Stage III. In this stage, the cancer has not spread to other organs in the body, and treatment is more aggressive. Surgical resection of the colon, chemotherapy, and other medical therapies may be necessary. The five-year survival rate is 35 to 60 percent. Stage IV In this stage, the cancer had spread to other organs in the body such as the lungs or liver. In addition to a surgical resection and chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery to remove other affected parts of the body may be necessary. At this stage, there is only a 3 percent chance of reaching the five-year survival time. Recurrent Cancer Cancer that comes back again after treatment, either in the colon, or in some other part of the body, is called recurrent. Even after successful treatment of colon cancer, regular check ups are necessary to catch any recurrent cancer early. In the early stages, colon cancer is one of the most curable cancers. In the later - it is the second most deadly. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in America (lung cancer is the first). Contrary to popular belief, only 15 percent of colon cancer patients must have a permanent colostomy. Please talk to your doctor about your risk factors for colon cancer, and get screened when appropriate. Some discomfort and embarrassment during a colonoscopy is a small price to pay for your life. Click Here http://mesothelioma011.blogspot.com/
my boyfriend has 4th stage colon cancer. They removed some of the colon. they now say both lobes of his liver have cancer spots and they are concerned about a spot on his lung.
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As colon cancer progresses from Stage 0 to Stage IV, the cancer cells grow through the layers of the colon wall and spread to lymph nodes and other organs. Stage 0 (Carcinoma in Situ) In stage 0, abnormal cells are found in the innermost lining of the colon. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ. Stage I In stage I, cancer has formed and spread beyond the innermost tissue layer of the colon wall to the middle layers. Stage I colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes A colon cancer. Stage II Stage II colon cancer is divided into stage IIA and stage IIB. Stage IIA: Cancer has spread beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall or has spread to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum. Stage IIB: Cancer has spread beyond the colon wall into nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage II colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes B colon cancer. Stage III Stage III colon cancer is divided into stage IIIA, stage IIIB, and stage IIIC. Stage IIIA: Cancer has spread from the innermost tissue layer of the colon wall to the middle layers and has spread to as many as 3 lymph nodes. Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread to as many as 3 nearby lymph nodes and has spread: beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall; or to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum; or beyond the colon wall into nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage IIIC: Cancer has spread to 4 or more nearby lymph nodes and has spread: to or beyond the middle tissue layers of the colon wall; or to nearby tissues around the colon or rectum; or to nearby organs and/or through the peritoneum. Stage III colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes C colon cancer. Stage IV In stage IV, cancer may have spread to nearby lymph nodes and has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs. Stage IV colon cancer is sometimes called Dukes D colon cancer.
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Colorectal cancer has four distinct stages, along with a fifth stage that is called 'recurring'. Each stage has different treatment options and five-year rates of survival. Stage 0 This is the earliest stage of colorectal cancer. The cancer only involves the lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum and is confined to polyp(s) (tissue bulging from the surface of an organ). When the polyps are removed during a colonoscopy (a procedure known as a polypectomy), the chance of them progressing to later stages of cancer is eliminated. Stage I Stage I colon cancer involves more than just the inner lining of the colon. The polyp has progressed to a tumor, and extends into the wall of the colon or rectum. Treatment can include surgery to remove the section of the colon that is cancerous. This type of surgery is called a resection. The healthy, non-cancerous sections of the colon are reconnected again. The five-year survival rate is 95 percent. Stage II Stage II colorectal cancer is when the cancer has spread beyond the colon to the tissue that surrounds the colon but has not spread to lymph nodes. Cancer spreading in this manner from one part of the body to another is called metastasis. A resection surgery may also be used to treat this stage of cancer. The five-year survival rate drops dramatically to 60 percent. Stage III Cancer that has spread outside the colon and on to the lymph nodes in the area surrounding the colon is known as Stage III. In this stage, the cancer has not spread to other organs in the body, and treatment is more aggressive. Surgical resection of the colon, chemotherapy, and other medical therapies may be necessary. The five-year survival rate is 35 to 60 percent. Stage IV In this stage, the cancer had spread to other organs in the body such as the lungs or liver. In addition to a surgical resection and chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery to remove other affected parts of the body may be necessary. At this stage, there is only a 3 percent chance of reaching the five-year survival time. Recurrent Cancer Cancer that comes back again after treatment, either in the colon, or in some other part of the body, is called recurrent. Even after successful treatment of colon cancer, regular check ups are necessary to catch any recurrent cancer early. In the early stages, colon cancer is one of the most curable cancers. In the later - it is the second most deadly. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in America (lung cancer is the first). Contrary to popular belief, only 15 percent of colon cancer patients must have a permanent colostomy. Please talk to your doctor about your risk factors for colon cancer, and get screened when appropriate. Some discomfort and embarrassment during a colonoscopy is a small price to pay for your life. Click Here http://mesothelioma011.blogspot.com/
Saturday, January 12, 2008
What is the difference between Colon Cancer and Intestinal Cancer
What is the difference between Colon Cancer and Intestinal Cancer?
And how does one get screened for Intestinal cancer? Colon cancer runs in my family and I have a colonoscopy every year. But I found out that a close relative has Intestinal cancer.
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Location. Google an image for "intestinal track" or "digestive system." Essentially your colon is at the end of your intestines - it's the last part of the digestive system that food passes through before leaving your body. Sorry to hear about your relative.
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It is actually the same but it depends if it is in the small intestines or the large intestines. colon cancer means that the cancer is the large intestines. Intestinal is more on the small intestines.
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"intestinal" refers to both the small intestine and the large intestine (colon) intestinal cancer can be anywhere inside the intestines..the duodenum, etc. colon cancer runs in my family too. i'm getting scoped soon. i'm glad u do it annually.....good for you ( ;
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As other peole pointed out, "colon" cancer is a cancer specific of the large intestin, whereas "intestinal" cancer could affect any part of the intestine (including the small intestine, i.e. duodenum, ileum and jujenum). If colon cancer runs in your family, you are likely to have FAP, or Familial adenomatous polyposis, an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome. People with the classic type of familial adenomatous polyposis may begin to develop multiple noncancerous (benign) polyps (growths) in the colon as early as their teenage years. This cancer usually develops in the lower part of the digestive system, including the large intestine (colon) and rectum. However, the FAP syndrome could present a risk factor for the cancer of the small intestine (what your relative might have), therefore this person could also carry the genetic mutation that confers cancer predisposition (the APC gene, in the case of FAP). Feel free to contact me for more information
And how does one get screened for Intestinal cancer? Colon cancer runs in my family and I have a colonoscopy every year. But I found out that a close relative has Intestinal cancer.
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Location. Google an image for "intestinal track" or "digestive system." Essentially your colon is at the end of your intestines - it's the last part of the digestive system that food passes through before leaving your body. Sorry to hear about your relative.
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It is actually the same but it depends if it is in the small intestines or the large intestines. colon cancer means that the cancer is the large intestines. Intestinal is more on the small intestines.
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"intestinal" refers to both the small intestine and the large intestine (colon) intestinal cancer can be anywhere inside the intestines..the duodenum, etc. colon cancer runs in my family too. i'm getting scoped soon. i'm glad u do it annually.....good for you ( ;
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As other peole pointed out, "colon" cancer is a cancer specific of the large intestin, whereas "intestinal" cancer could affect any part of the intestine (including the small intestine, i.e. duodenum, ileum and jujenum). If colon cancer runs in your family, you are likely to have FAP, or Familial adenomatous polyposis, an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome. People with the classic type of familial adenomatous polyposis may begin to develop multiple noncancerous (benign) polyps (growths) in the colon as early as their teenage years. This cancer usually develops in the lower part of the digestive system, including the large intestine (colon) and rectum. However, the FAP syndrome could present a risk factor for the cancer of the small intestine (what your relative might have), therefore this person could also carry the genetic mutation that confers cancer predisposition (the APC gene, in the case of FAP). Feel free to contact me for more information
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Bleeding from the bum...colon cancer can start (on average) at what age
Bleeding from the bum...colon cancer can start (on average) at what age?
I know that it could possibly be from lack of fluids, or fibre or whatever, but saying I am NOT the exception, isn't colon cancer found mostly in the elderly? I am 20, JUST turned 20, and this has happened before, but only like, twice that I can remember and the last time was a couple years ago. I am a bit of a hypochondriac and could really use some help/knowledge.
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its kinda like the pop of cherry, or is it the cherry of pop? this too shalt pass, forget about it.
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Please disregard the answer about how this shall pass. There is nothing normal about bleeding from your butt and as far as I know it can be due to two things: colon cancer or hemorrhoids. If it were colon cancer, you would notice blood in your stool; plus, colon cancer is usually found in people over 50. You may have some internal hemorrhoids that sometimes bleed but I would go see a dr. It may sound embarrassing, but hey, butts are part of our bodies, too. Get yourself checked out. good luck!
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most likely you have ruptured a blood vessel some where near the sphincter from wiping your bottom to hard. my suggestion is ease up when wiping your butt its a tender area! however if it is more or less reoccurring, you should seek further medical help.
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I know that it could possibly be from lack of fluids, or fibre or whatever, but saying I am NOT the exception, isn't colon cancer found mostly in the elderly? I am 20, JUST turned 20, and this has happened before, but only like, twice that I can remember and the last time was a couple years ago. I am a bit of a hypochondriac and could really use some help/knowledge.
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its kinda like the pop of cherry, or is it the cherry of pop? this too shalt pass, forget about it.
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Please disregard the answer about how this shall pass. There is nothing normal about bleeding from your butt and as far as I know it can be due to two things: colon cancer or hemorrhoids. If it were colon cancer, you would notice blood in your stool; plus, colon cancer is usually found in people over 50. You may have some internal hemorrhoids that sometimes bleed but I would go see a dr. It may sound embarrassing, but hey, butts are part of our bodies, too. Get yourself checked out. good luck!
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most likely you have ruptured a blood vessel some where near the sphincter from wiping your bottom to hard. my suggestion is ease up when wiping your butt its a tender area! however if it is more or less reoccurring, you should seek further medical help.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Colon cancer
Colon cancer?
for the past 9 months my stools have had a very tarry texture, are the color of clay, have black specks in them, often times look like i have undigested peanuts in them (wheni have not eaten them)and sometimes are'thin and ribbony'. there was one incedent where i bled profusely after having a bowel movement, and a few times bled but in a lesser amount. i am often fatiqued and out of breath, but i'm not sure if that is just my diabetes. i'm a 30 yr old female. does this sound like colon cancer? i dont have health insurance so im not sure what i shoud do (or what's going on)
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that sounds serious. please see a doctor tomorrow ASAP.
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Dear lord have you consulted Tea Leaves yet. You really need to go to one of those charity hospitals and be checked out
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Perhaps you have hemorrhoids? Even if that is the case, any time you see blood where blood is not supposed to be, like in your stool, you should definately see a doctor. Best of luck to you.
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Your are showing several signs that it might be cancer. It also could be something else. It will take going to your Dr ASAP and getting tests done to find out what the cause it. Go to a free/cheap clinic in your area. Clay stools are NOT good, and neither is blood (black= digested blood)
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maybe u got biles in ur colon,plz check with ur DR asap to confirm.
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I'm sorry to say that recently, I spoke to a person who has had colon cancer. She described much the same symptoms as you mentioned. Please go see a doctor. Even if you don't have health insurance, some hospitals have money allocated for people without means and/or they can help you apply for state funding in the form of public assistance. Good luck.
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YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE INTERNAL BLEEDING ----IT COULD BE CANCER OR AN ULCER OR KIDNEY OR OTHER THINGS---GO TO EMERGENCY RM. & TELL THEM YOU HAVE BEEN BLEEDING OUT OF YOUR BUT...PERIOD.....HOSPITALS HAVE TO TREAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF INDIGANT PATIENTS........WAITING JUST MAKES IT WORSE.....
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Having a husband with Colon Cancer, I really advice you to get to a Doctor, insurance or not. Colon Cancer is one of the leading killers of both men & women. If you have a family doc, have him set you up an appointment with a loacl doc/surgeon, or Internal Med. Doc. Please do not wait. As far as the insurance, there are state agencies where you can apply for assistance, depending on your finances. I also worked as an accontant in a hospital, and usually if you come in as "Self Pay", they usually get you signed up for assistance. Again, PLEASE do not put it off. Fortunately my husband was operated on, and they were able to remove the caner, so far, so good. But, every day you worry if it will return. So, as I said just get a colonoscopy scheduled, and worry about the insurance next. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A MEDICAL FACILITY TO TURN YOU AWAY FOR NOT HAVING INSURANCE. This I know to be true. Good Luck, Don't wait. Better to find out it is nothing, then live with the worry now! Debi
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If after you see a doctor and you are unfortunately found to have cancer, you may want to check out this site for a quick, cheap cure. http://geocities.com/cure.cancer/
for the past 9 months my stools have had a very tarry texture, are the color of clay, have black specks in them, often times look like i have undigested peanuts in them (wheni have not eaten them)and sometimes are'thin and ribbony'. there was one incedent where i bled profusely after having a bowel movement, and a few times bled but in a lesser amount. i am often fatiqued and out of breath, but i'm not sure if that is just my diabetes. i'm a 30 yr old female. does this sound like colon cancer? i dont have health insurance so im not sure what i shoud do (or what's going on)
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that sounds serious. please see a doctor tomorrow ASAP.
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Dear lord have you consulted Tea Leaves yet. You really need to go to one of those charity hospitals and be checked out
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Perhaps you have hemorrhoids? Even if that is the case, any time you see blood where blood is not supposed to be, like in your stool, you should definately see a doctor. Best of luck to you.
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Your are showing several signs that it might be cancer. It also could be something else. It will take going to your Dr ASAP and getting tests done to find out what the cause it. Go to a free/cheap clinic in your area. Clay stools are NOT good, and neither is blood (black= digested blood)
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maybe u got biles in ur colon,plz check with ur DR asap to confirm.
6 :
I'm sorry to say that recently, I spoke to a person who has had colon cancer. She described much the same symptoms as you mentioned. Please go see a doctor. Even if you don't have health insurance, some hospitals have money allocated for people without means and/or they can help you apply for state funding in the form of public assistance. Good luck.
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YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE INTERNAL BLEEDING ----IT COULD BE CANCER OR AN ULCER OR KIDNEY OR OTHER THINGS---GO TO EMERGENCY RM. & TELL THEM YOU HAVE BEEN BLEEDING OUT OF YOUR BUT...PERIOD.....HOSPITALS HAVE TO TREAT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF INDIGANT PATIENTS........WAITING JUST MAKES IT WORSE.....
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Having a husband with Colon Cancer, I really advice you to get to a Doctor, insurance or not. Colon Cancer is one of the leading killers of both men & women. If you have a family doc, have him set you up an appointment with a loacl doc/surgeon, or Internal Med. Doc. Please do not wait. As far as the insurance, there are state agencies where you can apply for assistance, depending on your finances. I also worked as an accontant in a hospital, and usually if you come in as "Self Pay", they usually get you signed up for assistance. Again, PLEASE do not put it off. Fortunately my husband was operated on, and they were able to remove the caner, so far, so good. But, every day you worry if it will return. So, as I said just get a colonoscopy scheduled, and worry about the insurance next. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A MEDICAL FACILITY TO TURN YOU AWAY FOR NOT HAVING INSURANCE. This I know to be true. Good Luck, Don't wait. Better to find out it is nothing, then live with the worry now! Debi
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If after you see a doctor and you are unfortunately found to have cancer, you may want to check out this site for a quick, cheap cure. http://geocities.com/cure.cancer/
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer?
My brother-in-law has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. Apparently it's already spread to his liver and lungs. He also has some cysts formed on his kidneys and pancreas. They've told him it's terminal and he has about 3 years to live. The man is only 41! He has 4 young girls, the youngest being 3. He hasn't started any treatment yet, but they're going to do a colonscopy, and will remove the colon, then he'll start chemo. My question: Is there anything out there that could possibly fix the damage done? Any sort of herbal remedies he could try before the doctors start their treatment? What about life insurance? Does anyone know of a company that will cover him? Has anyone recovered from this illness personally? If so, how? We refuse to let him die without first trying every available resource possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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If it's metastastised to other vital organs as indicated by his doctors, it is most likely terminal... no treatment is effective once the disease has gone so far... ask him to enquire from his doctor about Taxol or Baccattin III... these are probably the best medications he can get (Taxol is the best) but they are very expensive and very hard to come by... takes 6 200 year old pacific yews to extract enough Taxol to treat just one patient... Baccattin III is a synthetic drug similar to Taxol but only 1/19th as effective. Best thing in my opinion is for him to take time to come to terms with his condition and try to make the very best of his last few years with his kids, and to prepare them for his inevitable departure.
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PLEASE, whenever you try alternative therapies, be sure you work together with the prescribing physician. Let the doctors do what they know, and help him however they can, then seek alternative therapies. There are a lot of palliative measures that can comfort him, nourish his body and mind, help him keep his spirits up, but the most important part is taking the recommended treatment. Look on the net for different alternatives. A well balanced, all natural macrobiotic diet is said to help. Yoga is recommended, too. As is music and a lot of other complementary therapies, but that's all they are, a complement. Good luck!
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This is a very diffucult situation, and hope the very best for all of you. I hate diagnosing cancer like this. It's always hard, and your comments are not unlike virtually each and every case I've ever heard from patients and their family. Everyone wants to try everything and anything possible. But most don't know which way to turn, and what to do. Along the trail, your likely internet research will reveal a host of "potential cures," and "treatments" that target cancer. A lot of this will be overseas, and out of reach in many ways. Yet, many of the "cures" are also completely unsupportable and hold no merit. They are poorly conducted, and the average person (layman/woman) doesn't know any better. It will give you hope, but inevitably, and letdown. You brother-in-law's cancer is a bad one, and I know you understand this. The likelihood he survives it will be a true miracle, and only time will tell. My suggestion would be to get him to a cancer institute (like MD Anderson in Houston, TX, or the like) and let them take a look at things. These places are on the cutting edge of treatment and research, and are often able to use some newer medications that are still in the study phase. Treatments he could not find anywhere else through most basic oncologists where he currently lives. For his liver metastasis, I would CERTAINLY recommend liver radioablation therapy. I've seen this work for several people -- quite well, but not all. In the meantime, I would suggest that he eat as healthy as possible -- avoiding too many processed foods. Stick to organic fruits and veggies, and very lean meats like fish, poultry, etc. Don't run out and but a bunch of unresearched herbs either. Wait on that. Consult with the doctor on everything. Let them guide you through this time. They have the knowledge and the insight. My very best and humble support to you all. God bless.
My brother-in-law has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. Apparently it's already spread to his liver and lungs. He also has some cysts formed on his kidneys and pancreas. They've told him it's terminal and he has about 3 years to live. The man is only 41! He has 4 young girls, the youngest being 3. He hasn't started any treatment yet, but they're going to do a colonscopy, and will remove the colon, then he'll start chemo. My question: Is there anything out there that could possibly fix the damage done? Any sort of herbal remedies he could try before the doctors start their treatment? What about life insurance? Does anyone know of a company that will cover him? Has anyone recovered from this illness personally? If so, how? We refuse to let him die without first trying every available resource possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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If it's metastastised to other vital organs as indicated by his doctors, it is most likely terminal... no treatment is effective once the disease has gone so far... ask him to enquire from his doctor about Taxol or Baccattin III... these are probably the best medications he can get (Taxol is the best) but they are very expensive and very hard to come by... takes 6 200 year old pacific yews to extract enough Taxol to treat just one patient... Baccattin III is a synthetic drug similar to Taxol but only 1/19th as effective. Best thing in my opinion is for him to take time to come to terms with his condition and try to make the very best of his last few years with his kids, and to prepare them for his inevitable departure.
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PLEASE, whenever you try alternative therapies, be sure you work together with the prescribing physician. Let the doctors do what they know, and help him however they can, then seek alternative therapies. There are a lot of palliative measures that can comfort him, nourish his body and mind, help him keep his spirits up, but the most important part is taking the recommended treatment. Look on the net for different alternatives. A well balanced, all natural macrobiotic diet is said to help. Yoga is recommended, too. As is music and a lot of other complementary therapies, but that's all they are, a complement. Good luck!
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This is a very diffucult situation, and hope the very best for all of you. I hate diagnosing cancer like this. It's always hard, and your comments are not unlike virtually each and every case I've ever heard from patients and their family. Everyone wants to try everything and anything possible. But most don't know which way to turn, and what to do. Along the trail, your likely internet research will reveal a host of "potential cures," and "treatments" that target cancer. A lot of this will be overseas, and out of reach in many ways. Yet, many of the "cures" are also completely unsupportable and hold no merit. They are poorly conducted, and the average person (layman/woman) doesn't know any better. It will give you hope, but inevitably, and letdown. You brother-in-law's cancer is a bad one, and I know you understand this. The likelihood he survives it will be a true miracle, and only time will tell. My suggestion would be to get him to a cancer institute (like MD Anderson in Houston, TX, or the like) and let them take a look at things. These places are on the cutting edge of treatment and research, and are often able to use some newer medications that are still in the study phase. Treatments he could not find anywhere else through most basic oncologists where he currently lives. For his liver metastasis, I would CERTAINLY recommend liver radioablation therapy. I've seen this work for several people -- quite well, but not all. In the meantime, I would suggest that he eat as healthy as possible -- avoiding too many processed foods. Stick to organic fruits and veggies, and very lean meats like fish, poultry, etc. Don't run out and but a bunch of unresearched herbs either. Wait on that. Consult with the doctor on everything. Let them guide you through this time. They have the knowledge and the insight. My very best and humble support to you all. God bless.
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