Wednesday, May 28, 2008

At what stage does colon cancer become fatal

At what stage does colon cancer become fatal?
A relative of mine has stage 3 colon cancer. I don't know the details, but could somebody tell me when colon cancer becomes fatal and what this person can likely expect to happen in the future?
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Colon cancer is not always fatal. Many people go on to have a normal life. It depends on other factors, firstly are there tumours present, if so, how big. Is the tumour/s malignant or not. Stage 3 is unfortunately quite advanced, but it can be eradicated with chemotherap or radiotherapy, or shrunk in order to operate to remove the rest of the tumour. One problem with colon cancer is that the person will almost certainly have to have part of his/her bowel removed resulting in a colostomy bag. Also with this type of cancer it can spread to other organs, such as the liver and spleen/pancreas. It really depends on how early it is caught.
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At stage 3, colon cancer does not have to be fatal. Surgery can be done where that part of the colon is removed and all surrounding colon that harbor the cancer cells. The bad side of this is a colostomy bag. The patient will more than likely have to wear one. The good side to this is they can live a long life with colostomy bags. So think positive because everyone is different and can tolerate illness differently than others. Just remember, 3rd stage does not have be a death sentence. If my sister can live through 4th stage ovarian cancer, so can your relative. There are never any guarantees and No one can give you one. Just pray and trust all is in God's hands.
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If she knows it a stage 3 she has already had surgery and this rarely requires a colostomy bag. Stage 4 is when it is no longer curable with a 5-year survival rate of 5%. There are three parts to stage 3 A, B & C. The 5-year survival rate ranges for 50-80%. The standard treatment is chemo and radiation along with additional scans and blood tests to check her response. Hopefully after that she will only need screening colonoscopies every 3-5 years.
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. Colon is the main "sewer" in your body and sometimes the toxins are accumulated for months. Having your colon cleansed every once in a while is very important to a healthy lifestyle and could prevent a many diseases.

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Is it ok to force someone to defecate when they have colon cancer

Is it ok to force someone to defecate when they have colon cancer?
He took a dump but there's little blood in his feces. He has difficulty defecating. Is it okay to force him to take a dump when he has colon cancer? I've used suppository by the way.
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The patient's oncologist will know what to recommend to keep the stool soft or to encourage a bowel movement. He should call his doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner. It's pretty routine.
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force never Suggest attempt always, bm is toxic, if you don't dump you throw it up, who wants sh## breath...drink prune juice, drink water, keep moving around, colon cancer in final stages you stop eating so it just liquid stool..surgery chemo? are options..

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Does colon cancer effect any other body systems besides the digestive system

Does colon cancer effect any other body systems besides the digestive system?
Does colon cancer effect respiratory, muscular or any others? Why? Please help.
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Yes. especially if the cancer cells is and are already spreading.
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Slow transit time can cause large intestine dysfunction. Ideally, food that enters your body should pass through within 16-36 hours. If not gas, putrefaction and fermentation can set in. Causes of slow transit time can be lack of roughage in the diet, not drinking enough water, eating in between meals, eating too many refined foods.
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Only if the cancer spreads beyond the colon. That is why doctors tell people to get colonoscopys as a preventative measure.
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Yes. Colon cancers often invade other tissues, firstly lymph-nodes then organs such as liver, brain, lungs. The primary colon tumor also invades the muscular wall of the colon. Where the cancer goes (meta-sizes) to depends on its cell surface proteins. Certain cancers have an affinity to growing only in certain organs.
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There are 5 stages of colon cancer. Stage 0 is simply a noncancerous polyp that is removed with a colonoscopy. Stage 1 means the cancer has entered the colon lining, and it is removed through surgery. Stage 2 means it has invaded the muscle of the colon, and doctors debate whether chemo should also be used. Stage 3 means it has broken through the colon wall, and some lymph nodes are involved. Stage 4 is where the cancer has spread to other organs. It isn't until it reaches this stage that other organs would be involved, and since colon cancer is a slow growing cancer, regular colonoscopies usually prevent it from getting to this point.
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In the advanced stage of cancer there are more chances of the disease to spread other organs of the body.Regularly using colon cleanse helps to avoid cancer http://www.coloncleanse.net
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ask your doctor but i think it depends on whether it spreads or not

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Friday, May 16, 2008

What Are The Chances Of Getting Colon Cancer If No One Else In My Family Has It

What Are The Chances Of Getting Colon Cancer If No One Else In My Family Has It?
I know this sounds a bit strange, but hear me out... A few days ago I used a Mystic Eye (something like an oujii board) and I asked how I would die. It said of "Cancer Colon" and in my 70's. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac and this got me thinking. Since then I have had stomach pains (not from being worried) most of the time during the past 3 days. Today I had a pain in the lower part of my chest/upper part of my stomach that later moved to around my right kidney. My body is achey which it has been for the past few months (the doctor said it was from over-using my muscles from playing bass) today it's been a bit worse but I've been walking around town all day. The only people in my family to have Cancer are my aunt on my mother's side who had ovarian cancer and my grandma on my father's side who had lung cancer (and smoked for many years.) I'm 15 years old. What are the odds of me getting Colon Cancer? I also have shortness of breath which I've had on and off since my muscles/joints started hurting in the beginning of the summer. I'm a white male who doesn't smoke, drink or do any drugs. I don't eat much meat other than Mcdonalds hamburgers, and occasionally hamburgers off the grill at home.
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for starters you shouldn't believe in that mystic eye crap, you'll be much happier if your life isn't ruled by superstitions
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well my dad has colon cancer and no1 in his family has it or has had a history of cancer. i don't think that's hereditary. i was told that is has all 2 do w/ ur lifestyle. if u eat, drink, or use anything that is toxic 2 ur body or that contains toxins will cause u 2 get cancer. i thought that was the dumbest thing but it makes sense cuz my dad smoked, drank, and ate red meat. so it might be true. u should go visit the American cancer society. they have all that info.
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Are you African American male? If so then you have higher chance of getting colon cancer than others. If not than don't worry about it. Either way, you are 15, it does not occur at this early age. Your stomach ache is your head playing tricks on you.
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Colon cancer is asymptomatic until the very late stages. It is not a common cancer for a 15 year old at all. Certain age groups tend to have different types of cancer, not always, but enough to think that age is a factor when determining the types of cancer you can get. Colon cancer is bascially a disease of older people, you hear alot about it because there is educational material teaching the public about the disease (just like smoking and breast cancer receive a great deal of media). This is all good for older people who need this information, but it does little good for people your age. The types of cancer that teenagers commonly get are often related to growing (growth spurts) and hormones thus you should be looking out for any unusual lumps or bumps located anywhere on the body. Be especially suspicious of any bump that seems to be growing. The types of cancer common to adolescents are: 1. Leukemia - cancer of the blood 2. Osteosarcoma - a type of bone cancer 3. Ewing's sarcoma - a type of bone cancer 4. Hodgkin's disease - lymphatic system (lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, adenoids, tonsils, and bone marrow) 5. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -lymphatic system (lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, adenoids, tonsils, and bone marrow) 6. Germ cell cancers - Testicular cancer 7. Soft tissue sarcoma - cancer of connective tissue or muscles, example is Rhabdomyosarcoma 8. Brain tumors - not generally common in teens but two forms to watch for include Astrocytomas (from cells in the brain called astrocytes) and Ependymomas (begin in the lining of brain ventricles). 9. Melanoma - skin cancer 10. Thyroid cancer http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/cancer.html It is possible to have other types of very rare cancer as a teen too, but the above diseases are the most common and the ones that all teens should become aware of. Each age group should become familiar with the types of cancer common for their age . . it narrows the field of over 200 different kinds of cancer down considerably. Still, if you have any doubts please go seek out medical advice. Get a complete physical and discuss any concerns with your doctor. Best.
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The odds at age 15 are very low. The odds over the whole lifetime - don't know. But if you believe that MysticEye stuff, you've got at least 40 years before you need to get a checkup. Colon cancer commonly takes 5-15 years to grow to the stage where it causes symptoms, so if you're scheduled to die in your 70's from it, then...no need to worry right now!

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Monday, May 12, 2008

What is they best way to prevent colon and prostate cancer

What is they best way to prevent colon and prostate cancer ?
My boyfriend is 33 and he is concerned with getting cancer because one of his co-workers recently died from colon cancer and he was only 30 years old!!!
Men's Health - 5 Answers
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Fiber and lots of it. Also talk to your docter if hes really worried.
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Getting the food to pass quickly through your gut is supposed to be a good idea for preventing bowel cancer. That means plenty of fluid and fibre.
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Fish oils help prevent prostate cancer BETHESDA, MARYLAND. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is a major component of flax seed oil and has been associated with significant cardiovascular benefits. Some studies, however, have shown that a high intake of ALA is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. A prestigious team of researchers from the National Cancer Institute, the Harvard Medical School, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm has just released the results of a study aimed at settling the controversy as to whether or not ALA is detrimental when it comes to prostate cancer. The researchers also determined the effect of other fatty acids, including fish oils, on prostate cancer risk. ****** Please NOTE**** The evidence is now indeed overwhelming that selenium helps protect against prostate cancer. While this study concluded that the protection mainly involves slowing down tumor progression, other studies have shown that selenium also helps prevent initiation of the cancer. Thus daily supplementation with 200 micrograms of selenium should be an integral part of all supplementation programs for men. Each year some 40,000 American men die of prostate cancer because the disease is not detected early enough. In its most treatable stages, prostate cancer usually has no symptoms, which means regular screening is absolutely crucial. Below, Doctor Daniel Shasha, an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Doctor Robert Salant, an Associate Professor of Urology at the NYU School of Medicine, offer some information about the importance of prostate cancer screening and the common fears that surround it. This information could truly save your life.
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Lots of water, bran, nuts fiber, and exercises.
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Tell him to stop having an*l S&x!

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

What shall i do i have colon cancer and im only 14

What shall i do i have colon cancer and im only 14?
I am only 14 years old and today i was diagnosed with colon cancer symptoms and im not sure what to do! I am very upset about it and feel that my friends should know about my condition. How can i tell them without scaring them? And what shall i do to make my self feel better?? thankyou to anyone who can help me!
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Until you have this diagnosis confirmed and find that it is true, I don't believe you should tell anyone about it because if it doesn't become true, some of your friends might believe you did this to get attention. Wait until a final diagnosis is made and then tell them whatever you want. Keeping yourself busy (both physically and mentally) is the way to cope until you get a final diagnosis. And, talking with your parents about it.
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I agree with first response. Of course, you will need to work with medical professionals to deal with the illness; it might not be cancer, or even if it is it may be treatable by any of a number of means. Since you are young and presumably otherwise healthy, you may be able to withstand treatment options that would be difficult for others to tolerate. Even if the diagnosis is bad, you need not give up hope: something may be doable that would work.
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I got got a blood test today, to make sure I don't have any cancer, because I have been having similar symptoms to bone cancer. anyways. I don't want to sound to religious or anything but..... God made you the way you are and gave you what you have because he knows you can handle it, and if he made a mistake and you can't handle it, remember that everyone make mistakes, even god and you were just to perfect to be here with us!! I keep you in my prayers!! good luck on the journey ahead of you!
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â€œColon cancer symptomsâ€ is not a diagnosis. If you truly were diagnosed with colon cancer not scaring your friends should be the least of your concerns. When someone your age gets an adult cancer it is far more dangerous for you than it would be for a 60 year old person.

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

How long can you live with colon cancer stage four and luekemia

How long can you live with colon cancer stage four and luekemia ?
my dad has stage four colon cancer and was diagnosed in mid december. its spread to his liver and lungs and part of his stomach. he also has luekemia. what is the longest he could live with certain treatments?
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No one can give you an estimate time on your dad's life. Every individual is different and every persons body reacts differently. In the meantime it would be good for your dad to try and keep his nutrition healthy and he might even try anti-oxidants to help slow down the process of the cancer spreading. Anti- oxidants bind with free radicals and definetly helps to slow down the process. Your dad's condition is serious and advanced. Prepare yourself and accept the fact that he has this disease and ensure spending lots of time with him.Prevention is always better than cure
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I am very sorry to hear that, I know that it is a very difficult situation for everyone involved when dealing with the advanced stages of cancer. I am not an expert by any means, but this link might help.
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It totally depends on if they caught it in time. My dad had colon cancer and it erupted on Dec. 8 1990 and he died in 1991. It really just depends on the circumstances, and how fast they caught it. I will Pray for him.

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

When you have stage 4 colon cancer and you are undergoing chemo is it hard or can you work

When you have stage 4 colon cancer and you are undergoing chemo is it hard or can you work?
I have an inlaw that underwent a recurring surgery to have his colon removed. His cancer has spreaded to his liver.
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Stage 4 is usually the last stages of cancer. Once it spreads to other organs of the body, it usually is only a matter of time. Be good to them, their time is limited.
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It depends entirely on the patient, age, overall health, and response to treatment. Some are able to get back on their feet rapidly and others will languish . . there is no way of knowing. And, despite some of the grim statements here . . stage IV cancer refers to treatment and is no longer considered a 'death sentence' .. your inlaw is in treatment for a stage IV disease. Which means that it will be more difficult to treat and take longer than a stage 1 .. that's all. Hopefully they will be able to regain control of the disease with treatment. Cancer that has spread to the liver can be treated . . much will depend on the individual patient and their response though. Your inlaw should be seen at a comprehensive cancer center as most of these facilities are research or university hospitals that offer the newest cancer treatments. You can find a list at the National Cancer Institute: http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/cancer-centers-list.html It might help also to join a few support groups to see what others are doing for the latest treatment of this type of cancer: ACOR: Colorectal Cancer Discussion List http://listserv.acor.org/archives/colon.html Colon Cancer Alliance http://www.ccalliance.org/ Best to you. Remember there is always hope.
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Working through any stage of cancer is a matter of choice. You don't have to. Stage 4 automatically qualifies you for SSDI benefits. Yes, stage 4 is treatable and many people live a good quality of life for YEARS. Don't write your relative off. Most stage 4 colon cancer is treated with an oral chemo called xeloda and is very tolerable. Tell anyone who says they are going to die, "are you God"? or "why, do you see an expiration dated stamped on my forehead" or just "GFY, so are you"!!!!
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There are 5 stages of cancer, with each representing a more serious degree of disease progression. The stage has nothing to do with treatment, it is the progression of the disease. The earlier cancer is caught the better the chances are of survival. Once cancer has spread to surrounding organs cure is pretty much ruled out. Most treatments at this point are aimed at slowing down the progression to buy the person more time. There is no treatment for liver cancer that I'm aware of that would do anything more than slow the cancer down. Once cancer reaches the liver life span is lowered to 6-9 months. I'm sorry but your in law doesn't have much time left. Unless there is a miracle or someone finds the cure between now and then.
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"Panda" is the top answerer in this category, but I have to disagree with her statement that "stage IV disease . . . means that it will be more difficult to treat and take longer than a stage 1 .. that's all." Colon cancer metastatic to the liver is not likely to be cured in any medical center. Chemotherapy is usually given to buy some time - often in terms of extra months rather than many years. The chemotherapy given for colon carcinoma is usually better tolerated than more aggressive regimens used for other types of cancer. I have had some patients tolerate 5FU based chemo regimens well enough to work if they wanted to - usually they did not. Often it is the advancing malignancy in the liver that leads to weakness and weight loss plus lack of energy and decreased activity level. Added note re: Lola's answer (which is otherwise fine) - I've never heard a stage "five" cancer. Stage four means the cancer has spread to distant areas - such as the liver in this case. There is no stage beyond stage four. And stage does refer to the malignant disease - not to the treatment - though the treatment is tailored to the stage of the disease. These are small points. What you want to know is that the treatment is usually not very rough. If your family member is in good shape, he may have some good quality time left. If there is truly significant liver involvement, many years of survival would be unusual. Survival does vary with the level of involvement. The National Cancer Institute indicates that people with three or fewer lesions in the liver can do better.for longer periods -- perhaps 25% survival at five years compared to less than 5% survival at five years for more extensive liver involvement Correcting myself - Lola is correct. If you count stage 0, there are five stages - - but stage four is the last stage. Also - of course no doctor is God and no one can say when someone will die. We can only provide information about the usual outcomes based on previous people. I did not use the word "terminal" in my cancer specialty medicine practice. All of us are terminal. There are always people who do better than average.
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It is sometimes a matter of choice if one continues to work and it sometimes depends on how the individual reacts to the chemo etc. Everyone is different. He should not feel pressured to work just because some people have

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