How can I help my husband survive colon cancer?
He has stage III, possibly IV, colon cancer. He has had a portion of his large intestine, along with the cancer removed. However 6 out of 10 lymph nodes in that portion contained cancer. Also the cat scan showed something in the liver but he is to get an MRI to determine if that is cancer or not. He will be receiving chemo. through a port, 2 days every week for 6 months. Are there any alternative or additional treatments available?
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just follow the drs orders and hopefully everything will be fine.
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I am not a doctor so I am not aware of any treatments...I am however pretty sure there is nothing you can do, yourself, for cancer. However if you help your husband, support him, comfort him. Cancer is a very stressful time, for yourself and especially for him. Just care for him. I pray for an all clear Emily xx
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Give him all the love and support you can. Above all you must be strong for him. My boss had colon cancer and it had spread before it was found. He had all the treatments and they gave him three years. A doctor told him to drink all the green tea he could everyday. It went away! It was over ten years ago and it hasn't come back. I watched him get sicker and I watched him get better. You might try it he has nothing to lose. Bless you both.
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http://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org/cancer/colorectal.htm Please read the dietary alternative treatments in this article. Very interesting and worth consideration. Good luck to you both and I hope you find your miracle.
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It sounds as though you are as on top of the situation as it is possible to be, and that is excellent! Naturally, you need to follow all of the directions about medicines at home and food very carefully. Food issues are huge, and if you deviate your husband can not only NOT get the nutrition he needs, but also have some really messy accidents which will embarass him beyond belief! There will probably be a few accidents anyway -- just toss things into the laundry, throw the occasional "can't get clean" stained stuff away without comment, and get him some fresh clothes. My sister went through this, and her husband and I dealt with it with no comment beyond "I'm sorry. We'll do better next time. Now, put this on -- it's comfortable and looks nice on you!" I am not aware of any alternative and/or additional things you should be doing, but I would urge you to check any of them you may find very carefully with the oncologist before jumping in! Some herbs and other things have been shown to interfere with standard treatments, and that is very, very serious and must be avoided. Also, you will, of course, NOT give up or stop any treatment recommended by the oncologist. DO ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS! The oncologist, the nurses, and the pharmacists all have a wealth of information and experience to offer. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU BOTH!
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I really hope the spot on the liver is not a new metastatic focus of the colon cancer. But there are many colon cancer treatments available. An older and highly effective toxic i.v. cocktail called FOLFOX is the therapy of choice, sometimes followed or replaced by a similar cocktail called FOLFIRI. Many oncologists are replacing the older 5-FU (the F in FOLFOX) with the newer Xeloda to make another cocktail called XELOX. Some oncologists will suggest adding Avastin to this mix to prevent the primary tumor from growing much larger. There is also Erbitux available that can be added to therapy at any time, but Erbitux only works if the tumor is known as "Ras wild-type" (as opposed to "mutant") so his tumor should be tested for the mutation in the Ras gene. If he tries all of these therapies and the tumors are not getting smaller, he can try clinical trials of newer colon cancer compounds. There are many to choose from at clinicaltrials.gov and your oncologist can help you navigate through the choices. I would not trust the so-called "alternative" treatments. Be aware that there are many people out there who will want to take advantage of you. Lastly you should be happy with your oncologist and your center. If you are not, you are free to change centers and many people drive long distances to be seen and treated at some of the best comprehensive cancer centers. Remember that you are in charge of your own treatment decisions. I wish you the very best of luck on the MRI scan.
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Ask the oncologist and or nurse if they can recommend any web sites that have message boards that deal with colon cancer. You will often find people that have been dealing with late stage colon cancer for years and are very knowable in regards to treatment, trials and issues regarding being the primary care giver. Yahoo answers is pretty much worthless when asking detailed questions about a specific late stage cancers.
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Go to the colonclub.org. This forum is filled with colon cancer patients, SURVIVORS and caregivers. You need support as well does your spouse. Good luck and God Bless
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Great question, I will address how to help your husband survive colon cancer because I I know about being a caregiver to a partner that is fighting for their lives battling cancer and it is one of the hardest things to do but you can do it and be there for him. If you do not have a humidifier in the bed room get one, it will help them breath at night and it will make a difference. I would have meals already cooked so that on the day of chemotherapy all I would have to do is to re-heat it for her dinner and then she could go to sleep. When he goes for chemotherapy have him wear slippers and get comfortable. Be there so that if he needs something you can get it for him. I would read all about colon cancer and it's effects and treatments so that you understand the disease he is fighting. I got survivor books about cancer, I went to the American Cancer Society and found out about a lending library they had and we borrowed a lot of books about cancer. As far as alternative treatments, what we did was stick pretty closely with traditional treatment for breast cancer (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) We used a Naturopathic doctor that helped my wife with all phases of her cancer and after treatment. As soon as we found out about my wife's cancer I found a psychologist that we have been using since her diagnosis. My wife when she was first diagnosed saw her about once a week, now it is every two weeks. It is very hard to talk about your fears and it will give your husband to get his feelings out in the open. Treatment is very hard to go through, it makes you weak, tired, and fatigued. You at times might feel stretched to your limits, you could even reach a point where you resent what you are forced to do because of your husbands cancer. Truthfully, I did because I was at the point of exhaustion. I could not sleep, hardly ate, and I was wearing myself down trying to do it all. So, get your caregiver team together and if they offer to do things take them up on it. I found out the hard way that you need to take care of yourself, so you can take care of him. I wish you the best, being a caregiver pushed me to my outer limits, and we are now nine months cancer free. I hope you get to this place too. Wishing you the best, Dave
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Different types of treatment are available for patients with colon cancer. The primary treatment of colon cancer is to surgically remove part or all of your colon. Treatment for colon cancer may include : 1. Surgery 2. Radiation therapy 3. Chemotherapy.
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Hi there! I am not sure where you are located, but I know what you're going through, both as a caregiver and a from a patients prospective. I am going to be 33 next week, I was diagnosed at 28 with stage 2 colon cancer. I have the gene that causes colon cancer-HNPCC(Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Colon Cancer), MLH-1 mutation. My mom passed it to me, she got it from her father, etc., My father also had colon cancer three months after me at age 73. He's had 7 cancers in 13 years-currently has leukemia and I currently have stage 1 cervical cancer. The previous poster was right in answering all the questions and listing the different types of chemo-I did Folfox-5FU, with Oxaliplatin, and Leukovorin-I ended up having an allergic reaction to that after I had that nice port put in and they did 6 months of oral Xeloda with me. However, at the time they were doing clinical trials with Avastin and I hear that's AWESOME stuff. Don't fret or lose hope! I have know people that were written off and stage 4 and they're here 10 years later! My advice to you and your husband is to be proactive! Listen and ask questions to your doctors, they are there to serve you! If you don't like their responses get another opinion, yes, time is of the essence, but this is life here, people get second opinions on their houses, cars, etc. take the time to do it on your body-I so wish we had did with my mother! Keep a chart-medical record-get copies of everything HIPPA allows you that freedom of your medical record-you'll need this information because chemo is no joy ride and if he gets ill and needs to go to the er you have his "current" chart there with you-it will speed things up and help the ER docs, etc treat him faster if needed. I don't know what state you're located in or else I could provide you with more resources and contacts. How old is he? Also a PET scan-google or yahoo it! It is used to "help" diagnose cancer-better than an MRI IMO, they use it as a "re-staging" for cancer patients, my father and I have one done every 3-6 months, basically it's like a CT scan, but it's of your whole body, and they inject a little dye and you drink some barium and it's this SUV (Standard Uptake Value) that is measured-it highlights up on the films like a highlighter, the higher the numbers-the greater the chance there is metabolic abnormalities there, thus cancerous cells. Chemo is going to be difficult, at least for me and my mother it was-my dad is very fortunate, he tolerates it well. Some things to keep in mind-use plastic utensils to eat things with-stuff will taste like metal if you don't and don't eat things from metal containers like canned fruit, etc., Once the chemo starts taking effect, like the second dose-he'll get the cold hands sensation-so no cold liquids-room temperature will be just fine, same thing with being around the fridge and freezer items & same goes with the grocery store-when you pick up a cold item it's like electricity is running through your veins. Avoid high acids foods-reflux and upset stomach will just set in-not a good combination. Zofran 4 & 8 mg was the best nausea med & now they have some that are in dissolvable kind for the tongue. If his blood counts go down from chemo-which they probably will, he may have to take procrit or neulasta(sp) shots, the latter will cause some bone pain because it affects your bone marrow, it's normal, but don't hesitate to mention it to your doctor-don't hesitate to mention anything to the doctor! Also-neuropathy-numbness in hands and feet-I found that vitamins B6 & B12 are amazing when it comes to this-but check with the doc first. If diarrhea sets in bad, A&D ontiment is good to have on hand, as are baby wipes & marshmellows-if he can tolerate them, they slow down the digestive track a little cause you get tired of taking immodium or at least I did. I would love to talk to you some more, or heck I'd even chat w you over the net, check out my profile, it's got my IM info in there! Good luck!
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
What are some good things to cook for someone with colon cancer
What are some good things to cook for someone with colon cancer?
My moms best friend has colon cancer and is coming to town for a week and i wanna make sure she has good food that isnt gunna upset her stumich or anything. What should i keep in mind while putting together a plan?
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hey there...well u can take help from this site...i was goin thru it someday and found it really interesting http://colon-cancer.emedtv.com/colon-cancer/colon-cancer-recipes.html....i hope it helps u...enjoy and tc
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My moms best friend has colon cancer and is coming to town for a week and i wanna make sure she has good food that isnt gunna upset her stumich or anything. What should i keep in mind while putting together a plan?
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hey there...well u can take help from this site...i was goin thru it someday and found it really interesting http://colon-cancer.emedtv.com/colon-cancer/colon-cancer-recipes.html....i hope it helps u...enjoy and tc
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
What aspect of colon cancer would be interesting to present to an audience
What aspect of colon cancer would be interesting to present to an audience?
Colon cancer in a specific country (what country do you think would be best to discuss about) Pllllzzzzzzzz give me ideas!!! :D Thx!!!!
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In a specific country? It's interesting to note that the incidence of colon cancer is highest in the westernized countries of North America, Northern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. And it's even more interesting to note that when a developing country adopts a Western diet, colon cancer rates rise. Would this be something that you could present to an audience?
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I agree with the first answer, Colon cancer is mostly caused by fatty diets, thats why there are more cases of colon cancer in North America
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well as long as I know south America has more colon cancer hen any other continent. there is a very interesting at this blog http://cancer-research-centers.blogspot.com/
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in any country if you are a doctor or supported by a doctors analysis than
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Colon cancer in a specific country (what country do you think would be best to discuss about) Pllllzzzzzzzz give me ideas!!! :D Thx!!!!
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In a specific country? It's interesting to note that the incidence of colon cancer is highest in the westernized countries of North America, Northern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. And it's even more interesting to note that when a developing country adopts a Western diet, colon cancer rates rise. Would this be something that you could present to an audience?
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I agree with the first answer, Colon cancer is mostly caused by fatty diets, thats why there are more cases of colon cancer in North America
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well as long as I know south America has more colon cancer hen any other continent. there is a very interesting at this blog http://cancer-research-centers.blogspot.com/
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in any country if you are a doctor or supported by a doctors analysis than
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
How does Colon Cancer get to Stage 4 without any symptoms
How does Colon Cancer get to Stage 4 without any symptoms?
I have read many people write about how they or people they know have Stage 4 colon cancer and never had any symptoms. How is this possible? How could someone be completely healthy, have a perfect CBC,etc and yet have something that could potentially kill them in a short span?
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Unfortunately, this is the case of many types of cancer. Some cancers can grow and develop without causing symptoms or only cause very vague symptoms. Often times this occurs in areas where there is a lot of room for the tumor to grow without initially affecting the function of the surrounding normal structures. For example, the colon, particularly the cecum, is very large. A tumor can grow to a large size there without causing any symptoms. It would have to get to a massive size to cause obstruction of the digestive tract or to affect other nearby organs. As it grows without symptoms, it can eventually metastasize (spread to distant organs by way of the blood stream and/or lymphatic system). Stage 4 means that it has metastasized. A tumor does not need to be large to metastasize. Some types of cancer are more prone to spread than others. For example, melanoma (an aggressive form of skin cancer) metastasizes very readily and often people first present with symptoms from a distant metastasis and never even noticed the small primary tumor on the skin of their leg, back, or buttock. A CBC just looks at blood cells and counts them (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematocrit). While some cancers can cause anemia many do not, and a lot of other things can cause anemia. Some cancers can cause changes in white blood cells (such as leukemia) but many do not. In other words, the CBC would not detect most types of cancer. A colonoscopy on the other hand would be able to demonstrate the colon tumor rather easily.
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In most cases, there are symptoms, especially with men, who don't want to whine or appear wimpy about it. And women can sometimes assume it's related to aging or some sort of female issue. And even if there was not much pain, they didn't notice other possible indicators, like a change in stool size or stool habits, etc. This cancer isn't like ovarian or pancreatic, that produce vague symptoms that aren't fully identified until too late. I just think people ignore the signs or don't know what they mean. Also, a CBC would generally not catch colon cancer.
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I have read many people write about how they or people they know have Stage 4 colon cancer and never had any symptoms. How is this possible? How could someone be completely healthy, have a perfect CBC,etc and yet have something that could potentially kill them in a short span?
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Unfortunately, this is the case of many types of cancer. Some cancers can grow and develop without causing symptoms or only cause very vague symptoms. Often times this occurs in areas where there is a lot of room for the tumor to grow without initially affecting the function of the surrounding normal structures. For example, the colon, particularly the cecum, is very large. A tumor can grow to a large size there without causing any symptoms. It would have to get to a massive size to cause obstruction of the digestive tract or to affect other nearby organs. As it grows without symptoms, it can eventually metastasize (spread to distant organs by way of the blood stream and/or lymphatic system). Stage 4 means that it has metastasized. A tumor does not need to be large to metastasize. Some types of cancer are more prone to spread than others. For example, melanoma (an aggressive form of skin cancer) metastasizes very readily and often people first present with symptoms from a distant metastasis and never even noticed the small primary tumor on the skin of their leg, back, or buttock. A CBC just looks at blood cells and counts them (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hematocrit). While some cancers can cause anemia many do not, and a lot of other things can cause anemia. Some cancers can cause changes in white blood cells (such as leukemia) but many do not. In other words, the CBC would not detect most types of cancer. A colonoscopy on the other hand would be able to demonstrate the colon tumor rather easily.
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In most cases, there are symptoms, especially with men, who don't want to whine or appear wimpy about it. And women can sometimes assume it's related to aging or some sort of female issue. And even if there was not much pain, they didn't notice other possible indicators, like a change in stool size or stool habits, etc. This cancer isn't like ovarian or pancreatic, that produce vague symptoms that aren't fully identified until too late. I just think people ignore the signs or don't know what they mean. Also, a CBC would generally not catch colon cancer.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
What component in the diet may reduce the risk for colon cancer
What component in the diet may reduce the risk for colon cancer?
There are many theories about food intake and cancer. One relationship that is true is colon cancer.
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Fibre
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Less red meat, more fresh fruits and wholegrain rich in fibre.
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1.polyunsaturated fats,also monounsaturated. 2.Vitamins and mineral rich food, plenty of fiber that helps digestion.
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A diet high in red and processed meat is a major risk factor for colorectal cancers. Limit or exclude red and processed meats and you eliminate that particular risk factor. There are no other proven links between cancer and diet.
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There are theories that colon cancer may be linked to eating fatty foods, but there's no cause and effect that's been proven.
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There are many theories about food intake and cancer. One relationship that is true is colon cancer.
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Fibre
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Less red meat, more fresh fruits and wholegrain rich in fibre.
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1.polyunsaturated fats,also monounsaturated. 2.Vitamins and mineral rich food, plenty of fiber that helps digestion.
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A diet high in red and processed meat is a major risk factor for colorectal cancers. Limit or exclude red and processed meats and you eliminate that particular risk factor. There are no other proven links between cancer and diet.
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There are theories that colon cancer may be linked to eating fatty foods, but there's no cause and effect that's been proven.
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Friday, February 8, 2008
How long does it take to recuperate from colon cancer surgery
How long does it take to recuperate from colon cancer surgery?
How long does it take to recuperate from a surgery that is supposed to eliminate colon cancer?
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at least 4 months I would say
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just guessing maybe about 3-6 mos. good luck to you and your family
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it depends on the perosns health and age most about 6 weeks
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Can you tell me a bit more, have you a stoma or an ileo rectal pouch? Why have you had the surgery? or are you waiting to go in for it? EDIT anoldmick I have to disagree with you, both of my children had their large bowel removed when they were 18years old, they are now 29 and 31. They still have problems. A person may recover from the initial surgery quite quickly but that doesn't mean they are completely well for quite a long time.
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Six to eight weeks.
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my dad had colon cancer about 8 years ago.he had a nurse come to the house for a couple of months after the hospital.i'd say it was a 4+ months before he felt better. we just found out a week ago that he now has stomach cancer :( my prayers go out to you!
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it all depends. Generally it is about six weeks. However, if you have a colostomy that is going to be reveresed it can take twice as long as the new incision heals and then is cut again to reconnect. Alos, if people have had multiple abdominla incisions they can develop what is called scar tissue (adhisionls)which makes the bowel to sot of grt temporarily paralyzed. People to well with this in general. Be sure to check withou your state medical board and see who your sugreion is. See if they have had any mlapractive suits, etc. And trust your gut on this one.
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My Mom survived colon cancer 2 years ago...it took her about 4 or 5 mos to get any spring in her step. She is now experiencing some bowel problems but will not have any thing confirmed...she says whatever will be will be......She today, at 81-1/2 looks fine, got back all her weight and her demeanor improved....but we will see P.S....She refused all treatment after her surgery
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i have no idea maybe you should ask a doctor
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How long does it take to recuperate from a surgery that is supposed to eliminate colon cancer?
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at least 4 months I would say
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just guessing maybe about 3-6 mos. good luck to you and your family
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it depends on the perosns health and age most about 6 weeks
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Can you tell me a bit more, have you a stoma or an ileo rectal pouch? Why have you had the surgery? or are you waiting to go in for it? EDIT anoldmick I have to disagree with you, both of my children had their large bowel removed when they were 18years old, they are now 29 and 31. They still have problems. A person may recover from the initial surgery quite quickly but that doesn't mean they are completely well for quite a long time.
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Six to eight weeks.
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my dad had colon cancer about 8 years ago.he had a nurse come to the house for a couple of months after the hospital.i'd say it was a 4+ months before he felt better. we just found out a week ago that he now has stomach cancer :( my prayers go out to you!
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it all depends. Generally it is about six weeks. However, if you have a colostomy that is going to be reveresed it can take twice as long as the new incision heals and then is cut again to reconnect. Alos, if people have had multiple abdominla incisions they can develop what is called scar tissue (adhisionls)which makes the bowel to sot of grt temporarily paralyzed. People to well with this in general. Be sure to check withou your state medical board and see who your sugreion is. See if they have had any mlapractive suits, etc. And trust your gut on this one.
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My Mom survived colon cancer 2 years ago...it took her about 4 or 5 mos to get any spring in her step. She is now experiencing some bowel problems but will not have any thing confirmed...she says whatever will be will be......She today, at 81-1/2 looks fine, got back all her weight and her demeanor improved....but we will see P.S....She refused all treatment after her surgery
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i have no idea maybe you should ask a doctor
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Monday, February 4, 2008
What is the survival rate of colon cancer
What is the survival rate of colon cancer?
I found out tonight my grandpa may have colon cancer. They are going to have to do tests on him in the coming week. What is the survival rate of colon cancer? My grandpa is 67 and he has been in remission from prostate cancer for about 10 years now.
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http://coloncancer.about.com/od/stagesandsurvivalrate1/a/ColonCancerSurv.htm I'm sorry.
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At stage 0 the 5 year survival rate is 100%. At stage 4 it is 5%.
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I see that your grandpa MAY have colon cancer.The survival rate has nothing to do with anything. Filling ones mind with cancer statistics leads to negative input and fear, the very thing one does not need in regard to a cancer diagnosis. What is needed is a complete focus on health and healing. I hope all goes well for you both, all the best.
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I found out tonight my grandpa may have colon cancer. They are going to have to do tests on him in the coming week. What is the survival rate of colon cancer? My grandpa is 67 and he has been in remission from prostate cancer for about 10 years now.
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http://coloncancer.about.com/od/stagesandsurvivalrate1/a/ColonCancerSurv.htm I'm sorry.
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At stage 0 the 5 year survival rate is 100%. At stage 4 it is 5%.
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I see that your grandpa MAY have colon cancer.The survival rate has nothing to do with anything. Filling ones mind with cancer statistics leads to negative input and fear, the very thing one does not need in regard to a cancer diagnosis. What is needed is a complete focus on health and healing. I hope all goes well for you both, all the best.
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Friday, February 1, 2008
What are the survivar rates for stage 4 colon cancer
What are the survivar rates for stage 4 colon cancer?
My grandma just found out she has stage 4 colon cancer. Have you or anyone you know had stage 4 colon cancer and know the survival rates? Other than the cancer she is failry healthy. Thanks!
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i can tell you that survival rate is not good in the natural, but with God it is.
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Stage IV would is a 50% chance of a 5 year-survival rate.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. With each stage of cancer your long term survival rates drop. At stage 4 the cancer is at high risk for spreading to other areas of the body including lympoh nodes which can really complicate things. this is going to suck but according to the information I read stage 4 has a 8-15% survival rate at 5 years. http://coloncancer.about.com/od/stagesandsurvivalrate1/a/Stage4ColonCanc.htm if it helps, my moms boss had stage 4 and its been about 10 years now and hes still going strong so theres always hope
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At stage 4 the cancer has already spread past the colon. This is bad news and the survival rate is low but not impossible to survive. I had stage 2 colon cancer.
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5 year survival is not 50%, closer to 10% or less. Average survival is about 2 years, meaning half live longer. This assumes patients go through the usual drugs of 5FU, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, avastin, and erbitux. While the treatment can be tough, others tolerate amazingly well and preserve a very good quality of life. Treatments are definitely worth trying at least. I have many older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer- they frequently do very well with treatment. Blessings
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Living with cancer is a frightening nightmare not only for the sufferer but also for the close and dear ones. Colon cancer, is very serious as it spreads very fast. Once identified immediately treatment should be started. Here are some of the doctor portals specifically dealing with colon cancer. See if they help you. http://www.oncologistoncology.com/doctor_index_4636.html http://www.oncologistoncology.com/category_story_170.html http://www.oncologistoncology.com/category_story_63.html
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My grandma just found out she has stage 4 colon cancer. Have you or anyone you know had stage 4 colon cancer and know the survival rates? Other than the cancer she is failry healthy. Thanks!
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i can tell you that survival rate is not good in the natural, but with God it is.
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Stage IV would is a 50% chance of a 5 year-survival rate.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. With each stage of cancer your long term survival rates drop. At stage 4 the cancer is at high risk for spreading to other areas of the body including lympoh nodes which can really complicate things. this is going to suck but according to the information I read stage 4 has a 8-15% survival rate at 5 years. http://coloncancer.about.com/od/stagesandsurvivalrate1/a/Stage4ColonCanc.htm if it helps, my moms boss had stage 4 and its been about 10 years now and hes still going strong so theres always hope
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At stage 4 the cancer has already spread past the colon. This is bad news and the survival rate is low but not impossible to survive. I had stage 2 colon cancer.
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5 year survival is not 50%, closer to 10% or less. Average survival is about 2 years, meaning half live longer. This assumes patients go through the usual drugs of 5FU, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, avastin, and erbitux. While the treatment can be tough, others tolerate amazingly well and preserve a very good quality of life. Treatments are definitely worth trying at least. I have many older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer- they frequently do very well with treatment. Blessings
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Living with cancer is a frightening nightmare not only for the sufferer but also for the close and dear ones. Colon cancer, is very serious as it spreads very fast. Once identified immediately treatment should be started. Here are some of the doctor portals specifically dealing with colon cancer. See if they help you. http://www.oncologistoncology.com/doctor_index_4636.html http://www.oncologistoncology.com/category_story_170.html http://www.oncologistoncology.com/category_story_63.html
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