Wednesday, October 28, 2009

How do you deal with colon cancer

How do you deal with colon cancer?
i have just found out that my father in law has colon cancer what should i expect?
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hard to know since you didnt mantuin esactly what kind and what stage of colony cancer. if they found it in early stage you can expect him healthy in short time.. first of all you can expect sassions of chemotherapy usually mitomycin C or other related kind , in less early stages also radiology, also alot of colonoscopy as a monitor .not much more then that... the good thing is that todays medicen knows how to treat this kind of cancer. Good luck if i can help let me know at dor_tal@hotmail.com






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Saturday, October 24, 2009

What happens after colon cancer gets into the stomach lining

What happens after colon cancer gets into the stomach lining?
Just wondering where the cancer can go and what are treatments as it spreads?
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Most likely you will have to have a portion of your stomach removed. After that you will have to supplement your caloric intake for the rest of your life.
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Surgery.... then chemo.
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There is always the hope of healing, don't think that chemo or radiotherpy is the way to go, it can only bring you more body deterioration and the spread of the cancer. The way to go is detoxification of your body and feeding it with lots of nutrients that will help your body regenerate. Watch the following links and discover real cure for cancer. Raw living foods high in enzymes capable of rebuilding your organs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XChao-XxUJE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpJeASKipr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdktdaReOw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGJYQ5E5T7Y&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsfapVCJqVI&NR=1
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Not sure what you are asking . . once the cancer is metastatic it hitches a ride in the blood stream and lymphatic system . . meaning it can go anywhere in the body and set up new cancer colonies everywhere. With colon cancer complete surgical removal of all visible disease along with chemotherapy to try and control the mets would be one goal. You might consider joining an online support group who might be able to steer you towards resources: ACOR: Colorectal Cancer Discussion List http://listserv.acor.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ACOR.EXE?A0=COLON Colon Cancer Alliance http://www.ccalliance.org/ ASCO: Colorectal Cancer http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Colorectal+Cancer
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Do you mean in the stomach lining or the lining of the colon? It's a big difference. If it's traveled to other organs, it's at stage 4, and the outlook is not very good. If it's in the lining of the colon, it's only stage 2, and the odds of survival are about 85%. If you are talking about it going into the stomach, they can give you medicines to try to prevent it from spreading even further, like cetuximab. If it's in the colon lining, you will have surgery to remove the tumor, then possibly have chemo (doctors are split on whether to do chemo at stage 2).






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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

How can I raise colon cancer awareness

How can I raise colon cancer awareness?
Please go to www.myspace.com/dmsteach and sign my guestbook. I am a stage III colon cancer survivor, diagnosed at the age of 41. Please help this cause. We need to let the legislators and everyone else know that Colon Cancer is preventable to even people under 40 where more are getting diagnosed.
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Word of mouth and how about putting up a information sheet up on the boards at your local library?, as this will be a great place for education on the subject. I have a brother in law dying from bowel cancer and where they operated on his bowel, well the scar turned cancerous, then it went to his spine, now its in his lungs and it looks like its making its way to his brain.






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Friday, October 16, 2009

What are my chances of living with colon rectal cancer and ovarian cancer

What are my chances of living with colon rectal cancer and ovarian cancer?
I had a dime size spot on my colon, I also have sickle cell and fibroids in my uterus, then they told me I have ovarian cancer also. I have undergone chemo but it is not working, the doctor told me that my body is not able to fight it. I am scheduled to begin radiation next week. Can anyone help me? Am I going to die?
Women's Health - 2 Answers
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With faith and constant prayers. God will answer. Be strong and think positive. It will heal!
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wow I will pray for you...But one question for you right back as part of my answer...why not live as though you were dieing?





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Monday, October 12, 2009

My mother has developed colon cancer while under a hospitals care what should i do

My mother has developed colon cancer while under a hospitals care what should i do?
my mother has been in a phychiatric facility for about 6 years, she has developed colon cancer to the extent that nothing can be done, the odd thing is that a nieghbor of mines who was in the same facility has developed colon cancer as well, i dont know what to do
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Talk to a doctor. Not probable the facility is a cause; but stranger things have happened
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if it's the hospital's fault, they're to blame
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I would do some research on the patients in that facility! If any of them other than your mom and neighbor have developed colon cancer while in there! I would have the city Dept. of Health inspect that facility and find out why and how they happened to develop it! Im sorry about your mom> Hope and Wish the Best!!!
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People get cancer. Since no one knows the cause of any particular type of cancer, there is no way you can link your mother's cancer with the hospital she's in.
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Your mom may have already had colon cancer when she went into the hospital. I was told that it takes several years to even be noticeable, I don't know if thats true or not.
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How about cherish your mom for the time she has left. People get cancer, it happens, trying to sniff out a lawsuit over it makes me disgusted. It is people like you that clog the courts with BS suits and raise the cost of health care for all.
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There isn't much that you can do. Unless you can prove that the facility is the cause of the cancer. You would have to prove that if she had been at home,she wouldn't have gotten the cancer. The nature of colon cancer unfortunately,is that alot of times it isn't detectable until it is advanced. I am sorry about your mother.
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You didn't specified how old is your mother. So you are thinking of suing the hospital for your mother colon cancer? Cancer is not a contagious or communicable disease that by sticking around people with cancer you can absorbed their disease. Everybody is susceptible to cancer, either colon or other cancer now adays. How can you prove that the hospital has something to do with the cancer? It is like proving that a science fiction novel is true. The only thing clear now is that your mother needs all the attention, care and giving right now not tomorrow or the next following month but right now. Why still thinking of profiting from some theory that your mom has cancer because of the hospital. You will let your mom rot in there while you pursue a different course of action by suing the hospital. You are just kidding yourself here. Give it up. Just love your mom because if not for her you probably wouldn't be here on earth anyway. It is just a coincidence that the neighbor of your mom develop cancer of the same type but doesn't have any connection whatsoever to each other. Unless you got scientific proof of everything but if none forget your relentless quest and just love your mom and cherished the remaining years she will spent here on earth. You do not know what to do? Love will show the way to you. Unless you have it, nothing will ever be clear for you.





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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Question about protein markers in a colon cancer patient

Question about protein markers in a colon cancer patient?
I have an aunt who has stage 4 colon cancer and started out w/ 7500 markers? then after the original tumor was removed (metastases in liver and lungs) it was 2500; now after 4 mos of a chemo treatment she has 4500 and has to start a new chemo. What does this all mean? What is a high protein marker count and what is low? And what are they?
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She should prevent that by going on a high protein and fiber diet, eat fruits and vegetables, take a high vitamin c and multi vitamins and drink green tea.
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The tumor marker for colon cancer is called the CEA. The numbers you are reporting are VERY high, especially considering that the normal levels are less than 2.5 ng/ml. While tumor makers aren't 100% effective in measuring the progression of tumor growth, they are a pretty good guideline. Some things other than cancer can give you a false reading, but usually not with levels as high as you are describing. For the CEA (colon cancer tumor marker) things like IBS, colitis and crohn's disease call all give you falsely high readings.
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Danielle is correct the tumor marker for colon cancer is the CEA and normal is less than 2.5. In the case of your aunt the doctor is using the tumor marker to help him or her determine how well your aunt is responding to treatment. Typically a tumor marker will drop significantly just after the tumor is removed. However you aunts has risen with treatment indicating this treatment is not working well for her and now another will be tried.





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Sunday, October 4, 2009

What is the stage now with colon cancer IF there is blood in the ostomy pouch

What is the stage now with colon cancer IF there is blood in the ostomy pouch?
woman....92..colon cancer...no chemo, no radiation... now she is listless, not eating, swollen stomach and blood seen in the pouch. its been 5 months since dr said to let nature takes its course. tia
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I would get another Doctors opinion as the blood in the pouch the stoma at times will bleed this may be the source of the blood. Get help right away.
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this woman is 92, she is not having "quality" life,,I feel very bad for her, but cases like this are probably the most compelling argument for either euthanasia or legally assisted suicide, as harsh as it may sound..
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There can be many reasons for the blood in the ostomy, but at 92 yrs old, what are you going to do about it except keep her comfortable and soon her journey will be over. It would be cruel to do anything other than just keep her comfortable.





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Thursday, October 1, 2009

29 years old and recently diagnosed with colon cancer

29 years old and recently diagnosed with colon cancer.?
I grew up and still live very near to an old coal stripping mine. Has anyone ever heard of a correlation between colon cancer and living near an old mine? There are ALOT of people in my community (of all ages) who have gotten all kinds of cancer. It just seems fishy to me.
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First, I'm very sorry for your illness. I wish you the best and that you win your fight! I have never heard of mining itself being carcinogenic, but if the soil is contaminated you might experience leeching in your water.
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awwwww! im sooooo srry!
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"Cancer cluster" is the term scientists use to describe areas with abnormally high incidences of cancer. Unfortunately, cancer clusters are a wide-spread phenomenon. They are often associated with proximity to industrial sites and waste dumps. While I am not familiar with coal-related clusters, it is entirely possible that such a thing exists. May I suggest that you contact your state's Department of Health to inquire about cancer clusters in your area. They may have the information that you are looking for.





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