Are there any other ailments that resemble colon cancer?
If the doctor says it's not colon cancer then what else resembles it?
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It could very well be non-cancerous polyps.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, benign polyps, etc. Without more information it is hard to answer your question. Your doctor should have given you some explanation after your colonoscopy.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
What are the odds of beating colon cancer
What are the odds of beating colon cancer?
What are the odds/percentages of beating colon cancer
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It depends on what stage the patient is in when they are diagnosed. An early colon cancer (Stage I or II) can be removed surgically. No chemo. No radiation. Very good odds of a full recovery. If you're talking about a Stage III cancer, things get a little more iffy. Surgery. Probably chemo. Probably radiation. Odds aren't in your favor. A Stage IV cancer isn't good. Probably no surgery. Definitely chemo and probably radiation. There is no cure.
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Danielle D.....put it in perfect words.
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What are the odds/percentages of beating colon cancer
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It depends on what stage the patient is in when they are diagnosed. An early colon cancer (Stage I or II) can be removed surgically. No chemo. No radiation. Very good odds of a full recovery. If you're talking about a Stage III cancer, things get a little more iffy. Surgery. Probably chemo. Probably radiation. Odds aren't in your favor. A Stage IV cancer isn't good. Probably no surgery. Definitely chemo and probably radiation. There is no cure.
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Danielle D.....put it in perfect words.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
How does colon cancer cause iron deficiency anaemia
How does colon cancer cause iron deficiency anaemia?
Iron deficiency anaemia, is a common finding in colon cancer, but how does it occur? What is the pathology behind it? Is it just because of occult blood loss? Thanks :)
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Yes, it is because of occult blood loss. People have usually been losing blood for a long time before they figure out they have colon cancer. To address the other answer... Iron deficiency anemia is caused by inadequate amounts of iron in the body. That is how it is diagnosed. Anemia of chronic disease (which is common in many types of cancer) is caused by inadequate utilization of iron--that is, there is enough iron in the body, it simply isn't being used. Trying to determine whether or not anemia of chronic disease is occurring in the setting of iron deficiency anemia (due to occult blood loss) is a useless exercise because (1) there is no way to tell if it is happening or not, and (2) impaired utilization of iron is trumped by not having enough iron in the first place (i.e., if you could hypothetically fix the impaired utilization, it wouldn't help because you are still iron deficient). Furthermore, I am not aware of any evidence in the scientific literature that colon cancer has any significant adverse effects on the intestinal flora (I've looked). With regards to those specific vitamins...I am not aware that K had anything to do with red blood cell production. Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting and a deficiency could result in worse occult bleeding. Vitamins B6 and B12 are largely absorbed in the small intestine, so you would have to explain why a tumor in the colon would affect this. People can develop nutrient deficiencies *after* surgical resection of the tumor because you've removed parts of the intestinal tract that may be necessary to absorb those nutrients. But that is a whole different issue.
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No ! I think there is something more than simply blood loss! because a patient with colon cancer have problems in absorbing some kind of nutrients like Vitamins. there are many vitamins that are made in our large intestine by bacterias. Like Vit K and some kind of Vit B ( I think B 12 and B 6 ). In the colon cancer cases the production of these materials in damaged and these are very important materials for body to carry and use Iron in blood. and also heamoglobin and RBCs are damaged a little and aneamia is likely to happen. :)
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YES that is the way they found my dads colon cancer -and it was caught early so he is still alive and 5 years clear!!!!! anemia was the only sign and he had a colonoscopy the year before
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Iron deficiency anaemia, is a common finding in colon cancer, but how does it occur? What is the pathology behind it? Is it just because of occult blood loss? Thanks :)
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Yes, it is because of occult blood loss. People have usually been losing blood for a long time before they figure out they have colon cancer. To address the other answer... Iron deficiency anemia is caused by inadequate amounts of iron in the body. That is how it is diagnosed. Anemia of chronic disease (which is common in many types of cancer) is caused by inadequate utilization of iron--that is, there is enough iron in the body, it simply isn't being used. Trying to determine whether or not anemia of chronic disease is occurring in the setting of iron deficiency anemia (due to occult blood loss) is a useless exercise because (1) there is no way to tell if it is happening or not, and (2) impaired utilization of iron is trumped by not having enough iron in the first place (i.e., if you could hypothetically fix the impaired utilization, it wouldn't help because you are still iron deficient). Furthermore, I am not aware of any evidence in the scientific literature that colon cancer has any significant adverse effects on the intestinal flora (I've looked). With regards to those specific vitamins...I am not aware that K had anything to do with red blood cell production. Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting and a deficiency could result in worse occult bleeding. Vitamins B6 and B12 are largely absorbed in the small intestine, so you would have to explain why a tumor in the colon would affect this. People can develop nutrient deficiencies *after* surgical resection of the tumor because you've removed parts of the intestinal tract that may be necessary to absorb those nutrients. But that is a whole different issue.
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No ! I think there is something more than simply blood loss! because a patient with colon cancer have problems in absorbing some kind of nutrients like Vitamins. there are many vitamins that are made in our large intestine by bacterias. Like Vit K and some kind of Vit B ( I think B 12 and B 6 ). In the colon cancer cases the production of these materials in damaged and these are very important materials for body to carry and use Iron in blood. and also heamoglobin and RBCs are damaged a little and aneamia is likely to happen. :)
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YES that is the way they found my dads colon cancer -and it was caught early so he is still alive and 5 years clear!!!!! anemia was the only sign and he had a colonoscopy the year before
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Is it possible that I might have colon cancer
Is it possible that I might have colon cancer?
I noticed a little hard ball right about 1/4 inches in my rectum area and now I'm worried. I don't bleed and it doesn't hurt at all. I was just taking a shower the other day and noticed it. Is this a sign of colon/rectum cancer?
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I do not think it is cancer and you need not worry unnecessriliy. In my opinion it may be Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. However it required immediate attention and need to be shown to a physician who will tell you exactly after doing the necessary examinations. Please therefore consult a good doctor. I hope you will be alright just paying some attention immediately. Best of luck. -
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I noticed a little hard ball right about 1/4 inches in my rectum area and now I'm worried. I don't bleed and it doesn't hurt at all. I was just taking a shower the other day and noticed it. Is this a sign of colon/rectum cancer?
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I do not think it is cancer and you need not worry unnecessriliy. In my opinion it may be Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. However it required immediate attention and need to be shown to a physician who will tell you exactly after doing the necessary examinations. Please therefore consult a good doctor. I hope you will be alright just paying some attention immediately. Best of luck. -
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Can anyone answer my questions about colon cancer
Can anyone answer my questions about colon cancer?
Well, my mom went for a colonoscopy today and found out she had pre colon cancer. In a week or so they have to remove half of her colon. I'm not very educated on colon cancer or any cancer period. Can someone tell me will she be just fine?
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Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last part of your colon. Together, colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States (second to lung cancer.) In most cases of colon cancer, the process begins in the form of a polyp. These are benign (non-cancerous) clumps of cells that are often small, and produce few symptoms other than silent and slow bleeding (which may manifest as dark stool.) Hyperplastic polyps are benign and have no potential to develop into cancer. Adenomatous polyps come in different varieties all of which have the potential to develop into cancer. It is not possible to distinguish adenomatous from hyperplastic polyps in the body so the current standard of care is to completely remove any colon polyps to permit complete analysis. On occasion, it may be found that colon cancer has already developed in a removed polyp. In such cases, if the cancer has been completely removed, no further tissue removal is necessary. In cases where residual cancer is left, or if there is uncertainty if cancer cells remain, removal of the affected portion of the colon is indicated (see below.) Screening tests, as well as simply lifestyle and diet changes, can greatly reduce your overall risk of developing colon cancer because most polyps can be found and removed before they turn into cancer
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She will be fine. Pre-cancer means that the tumor has not gained the ability to spread yet. The surgeons don´t consider this a difficult operation, and the risk of complication is minimal (but not absent).
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If they catch it early when it has not gone outside the bowel wall the chances are good. 95% recovery rate.
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Yes she is going to be fine. Apparently she either had a sessile polyp or they were not able to remove the polyp completely on colonoscopy. Because they know the polyp contains precancerous cells and at some point it will become invasive it must be completely removed. At this point it is 100% curable. However, they should not have to remove half the colon only the segment were the polyp is located with a few centimeters of good tissue for clear margins needs to be removed.
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Well, my mom went for a colonoscopy today and found out she had pre colon cancer. In a week or so they have to remove half of her colon. I'm not very educated on colon cancer or any cancer period. Can someone tell me will she be just fine?
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last part of your colon. Together, colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States (second to lung cancer.) In most cases of colon cancer, the process begins in the form of a polyp. These are benign (non-cancerous) clumps of cells that are often small, and produce few symptoms other than silent and slow bleeding (which may manifest as dark stool.) Hyperplastic polyps are benign and have no potential to develop into cancer. Adenomatous polyps come in different varieties all of which have the potential to develop into cancer. It is not possible to distinguish adenomatous from hyperplastic polyps in the body so the current standard of care is to completely remove any colon polyps to permit complete analysis. On occasion, it may be found that colon cancer has already developed in a removed polyp. In such cases, if the cancer has been completely removed, no further tissue removal is necessary. In cases where residual cancer is left, or if there is uncertainty if cancer cells remain, removal of the affected portion of the colon is indicated (see below.) Screening tests, as well as simply lifestyle and diet changes, can greatly reduce your overall risk of developing colon cancer because most polyps can be found and removed before they turn into cancer
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She will be fine. Pre-cancer means that the tumor has not gained the ability to spread yet. The surgeons don´t consider this a difficult operation, and the risk of complication is minimal (but not absent).
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If they catch it early when it has not gone outside the bowel wall the chances are good. 95% recovery rate.
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Yes she is going to be fine. Apparently she either had a sessile polyp or they were not able to remove the polyp completely on colonoscopy. Because they know the polyp contains precancerous cells and at some point it will become invasive it must be completely removed. At this point it is 100% curable. However, they should not have to remove half the colon only the segment were the polyp is located with a few centimeters of good tissue for clear margins needs to be removed.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Can one get Colon Cancer because of too many episodes of blood in the stool due to lack of fibre
Can one get Colon Cancer because of too many episodes of blood in the stool due to lack of fibre?
The blood is bright red and the needle-pinching feeling seems to be near the sphincter, internally -- near the entry/exit). ...when more fibre is eaten the blood stops but does one have a greater chance of colon cancer (or some other long-term ailment) because of too many episodes of blood in the stool caused specifically by the lack of fibre in the diet?
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Yes fiber is recommended to keep colon cancer at bay. You probably have an anal fissure, a small tear in the opening of the anus. Try to use soft paper, eat fiber and don't rub too hard. It should resolve itself. Blood from colon cancer is usually darker in colour, and not a spattering of bright red. The blood is a symptom of the cancer, not the cause. But if it continues when you correct your diet, see your doctor. If not, then it's unlikely to be cancer, especially if you're young.
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The blood is bright red and the needle-pinching feeling seems to be near the sphincter, internally -- near the entry/exit). ...when more fibre is eaten the blood stops but does one have a greater chance of colon cancer (or some other long-term ailment) because of too many episodes of blood in the stool caused specifically by the lack of fibre in the diet?
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Yes fiber is recommended to keep colon cancer at bay. You probably have an anal fissure, a small tear in the opening of the anus. Try to use soft paper, eat fiber and don't rub too hard. It should resolve itself. Blood from colon cancer is usually darker in colour, and not a spattering of bright red. The blood is a symptom of the cancer, not the cause. But if it continues when you correct your diet, see your doctor. If not, then it's unlikely to be cancer, especially if you're young.
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
What is a good colon cancer team name
What is a good colon cancer team name?
My mom had colon cancer and has been cancer-free for 3 years! We are going to be doing the get your rear in gear walk and we need a cute and creative team name!
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How about The Diarrheas? It's when your colon gets the runs! (another idea my husband gave me last night--he calls me his semi-colon)
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My mom had colon cancer and has been cancer-free for 3 years! We are going to be doing the get your rear in gear walk and we need a cute and creative team name!
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How about The Diarrheas? It's when your colon gets the runs! (another idea my husband gave me last night--he calls me his semi-colon)
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer?
can alot of people die from this disease or can it be cured?
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Can be cured.......but my cousin has had it for 6 years. He has had numerous operations, chemo but it is unlikely he will be cured.
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the most important thing on cancer is WHEN u find out that u have it..the earlier u find it out, the better is the prognosis
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If this is caught early the survival rate is good
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPaSnjHawo&feature=related
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can alot of people die from this disease or can it be cured?
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Can be cured.......but my cousin has had it for 6 years. He has had numerous operations, chemo but it is unlikely he will be cured.
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the most important thing on cancer is WHEN u find out that u have it..the earlier u find it out, the better is the prognosis
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If this is caught early the survival rate is good
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oPaSnjHawo&feature=related
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