Friday, October 28, 2011

Is it possible I have colon cancer if I have been constipated for about 3 years now

Is it possible I have colon cancer if I have been constipated for about 3 years now?
But I do use the bathroom just not normal movements.
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You know what? You'd do well to have a colorectal exam. Talk to your doctor and set up an exam just to be sure. - Stuart
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If you have been constipated for that long why haven't you been to a doctor.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Colon Cancer or Just Need more mental health please tell me what you think

Colon Cancer or Just Need more mental health please tell me what you think?
ok here is the deal I'm 23 yeas old and in pretty good health overweight and I battle mental health disorders and Have OCD. I'm worried that I have something wrong with my colon and I mean I know I do I have bile salts diahreea no family history of colon cancer and a family history of Poplps but not untill later in life in the 50 and 60s. I keep thinking that I see red in my stool and it freaks me out. I mean only if I dont take my questran otherwise the stool is formed and everything. I have seen two medical doctors that say its just bile salt diahreea and a surgeron who says proforming a colonscopy is more dangous then not with not having any other smphotms. I just want to know what someone else thinks am I freaking out to much. I so feel that a 23 yeas old shouldnt have to worry about something like this and oh yeah I did have my gallbladder out thats how I got the bile salt diahreea. Someone please help me ease my mind
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It sounds to me that the doctors checked what was going on and do not think you should go any further that what was done to check out the medical angle. It sounds like they feel confident with what they think it is. You have OCD and I think that is what the issue is here. Talk with your psychiatrist, your medication may need to be upped or changed. You also need some reality testing here as to what is really going on.
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you do know the more you eat the more you crap. not to be smart,but diet can color your feces and take your head out of the toilet. you are 23, doctors need money and your money is just as good as the next persons. keep it up and you can get some doctor to remove just about any organ he can remove pretty safely,like your gallbladder, just to make money and make you happy. you seem unhappy with your life. stop wasting time and see someone who can help you deal with your real problems . believe me if its not colon cancer it will be some other deadly disease. i can't pretend to know who you are ,or what happened in your life to cause you so much pain. i know you are alone on so many levels and are afraid of being a adult. i hope you can find some one who can help you and bring you out of your gloom. i hope you can find a little sunshine. its hard to face the world all alone. good luck

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Are colon cancer, breast cancer, and stomach cancer genetically related

Are colon cancer, breast cancer, and stomach cancer genetically related?
My grandmother had colon cancer, my uncle has stomach cancer and my aunt has breast cancer. I thought that colon and stomach cancer were both related genetically but I was unsure about breast cancer. The aunt and uncle are my grandmothers kids she is the one who had colon cancer. Thank you. I looked on the internet and could not find anything. I am just wanting to know for my own reasons I know I could have them ask the doctor, but they are going through alot.
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You can ask YOUR doctor if you wanted. :) Breast cancer is most definitely one that runs in the family, in fact they can test your blood to see if you have a defective gene for breast cancer. Aunt is quite far away though. The risk is usually grandmother and mother is an especially bad risk for future BC. I'm not sure about the other 2 cancers, I don't think so, but bear in mind that cancer is quite common and especially with older people, so you shouldn't think that just because you are related to people with cancer that you are any more likely to get it. It would be unusual to NOT know or be related to anyone who has had cancer. Just put in google, colon cancer + hereditary or whatever cancer you want to look up. I might look it up later for you but I don't have time just now.
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not necessarily genetically connected but once an incidence of cancer occurs in a family, the odds of someone else contracting it increase. however, some folks a genetically pre disposed to some cancers.
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No, none of them are related to each other. Well, not exactly. Breast and ovarian cancer are linked to each other. For those who are BRCA-1 positive there is a increase risk for breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancers with a lifetime risk of 50-85% for breast cancer and 15-45% for ovarian cancer. I do not know the percentages for the others. For those who are BRCA-2 positive there is an increased risk for breast, ovarian, pancreatic and melanoma cancers. The p53 gene carries a 50% lifetime risk for breast cancer and is associated with some sarcomas, brain tumors, leukemias and adrenal cancers. EDIT: I may have been the only one who misunderstood you. I thought you were asking if breast, colon and stomach cancers were related to each other, not if these cancers are hereditary. Rarely is cancer of any type hereditary, less than 10% are.

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

What are early signs of colon cancer

What are early signs of colon cancer?
I am 44 female, had a cat scan on abdomen earlier this year for something else, doc said he noticed a spot on the colon, didn't know if it was related to the sickness i had at the time. am afraid to go back and find out. are there any early signs or symptoms? plus i don't have insurance right now.
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unfortunately, the early signs can only be caught by a doctor, it's called a hemocult test, and it's done on a stool specimen, by the time symptoms show that a person can spot... it's too late.
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You can be symptom-free and still have a sizeable tumor. I did. The key is to catch it before it penetrates the colon wall. That means you need a colonoscopy. Don't wait. Early treatment could save your life. It did mine.
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I had no symptoms before my diagnosis. If you have a spot and no insurance - apply for medicaid or medicare. If you have cancer the insurance folks at the ER will work to have payments made for your treatment. Regardless of what the politicians say, there is free health care in the US already, I know because my taxes pay for it.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

What are the best ways to prevent 'Colon Cancer

What are the best ways to prevent 'Colon Cancer'?
Very curios to know.
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Eat your vegetables. Fiber and antioxidants protect against cancer.
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Diet, exercise and drink plenty of water! Take doctor recommended vitamins and always maintain a decent exersise routine.
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1) IMPROVE YOUR DIET:- A study of 500,000 people performed by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) in 2005 suggested that a high intake of red meat could increase your risk of developing colon cancer. The study also suggested that not getting enough fibre could increase your chances of developing this type of cancer. Finally, the study linked regular consumption of fish with a reduced bowel cancer risk. Therefore, if your diet lacks fibre or fish or you find yourself eating red meat regularly perhaps now is the time to change. If you eat red meat every day try to cut down and eat it just two or three times per week. If fish is not currently part of your diet then try and have a fish dish at least once a week. If you are currently only getting low amounts of fibre try and eat some fruits and vegetables every day. You don't have to make any drastic changes to your diet but the small adjustments suggested above could really make the difference where colorectal cancer is involved. 2) DO MORE EXERCISE:- Exercise stimulates a process called peristalsis in the colon. This is a muscular contraction which forces waste through the colon and into the rectum. By exercising more regularly you can ensure that waste moves through your body more quickly and therefore reduce the risk of any waste sitting in the colon and leaching back into your body's tissues. Regular exercise is also believed to increase the survival rate of post treatment bowel cancer patients by as much as 50%. In a study by Meyerhart et al [1], 573 women with colorectal cancer between stages 1 and 3 were observed for the six months following their treatment. The results showed that the women who increased the amount of exercise they did following their colon cancer diagnosis were around 50% more likely to survive. Therefore, if you do not currently lead a very active lifestyle try and do something about this. The changes you make do not have to be drastic. In fact many experts suggest that small increases in the amount of physical activity you perform each day can do the trick. If you are not a fan of the gym there are many other options available to you. Try going for a brisk walk on your lunch break, taking the stairs at work or walking to the shops instead of taking the car. All these simple changes can build up to significantly reduce your chances of being affected by colorectal cancer. 3) STOP SMOKING:- Most people know that smoking is directly linked to lung cancer. However, a lot of people are unaware that smoking can also cause other cancers including colon cancer. The reason for this is that cigarettes contain carcinogens (substances which increase your risk of developing cancer) and once inhaled they can reach all areas of the body including the colon. On top of this smoking is believed to increase the size of polyps making them more likely to become cancerous. If you do smoke then you really should consider quitting. Not only does it increase your risk for multiple types of cancer but it can also damage all your major organs,cause your skin to become wrinkled, turn your teeth yellow and much more. On top of this smoking can also have a negative impact on those around you via the smoke you exhale. Quitting is not going to be easy but if you want to reduce your overall bowel cancer risk and significantly improve your health you should give it a try.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

What should I eat daily after I discovered I had sigmoid colon cancer

What should I eat daily after I discovered I had sigmoid colon cancer?
I had discovered that my body found a 2.5 x 1.5cm tumor lies at the junction of the mesenteric and antemesenteric surfaces. It lies 2.8cm on one end and 4.8cm on the other end. The main cause of this tumor is according to what I eat daily in the past. I can't keep my old recipes anymore. What are some healthy food that I can eat daily now? The doctor said I should eat only vegetables without seasonings. Can anyone suggest me some information? I am at the stage between level B and C. This was found 1 month ago. I live currently in Vancouver. I had already did a surgery on it.
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well dont know who u r . but cancer has hundred percent cure. i dont know what stage r u on but there is ayurvedic healing in india ,which one of my relatives had undergone treatment,completely cured today
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try raw food, vegetables, fiber, the macrobiotic diet, and god bless
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Cut out ALL fibre, red meat and restrict your white food products such as white sugar and white flour. If your are having trouble keeping weight on then ask your GP to prescribe you Fresubin. Its a liquid feed, it will keep you alive if that's all you drink. I know this because i lived on it for a time. It has lots of different flavours and contains all the minerals and vitamins the body needs. You can get different types of fresubin so be sure to only take the type the doctor prescribes you. I wish you the best in the future and i hope your treatment goes well for you.
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Immediately switch to organic vegetable and fruits.Avoid all process food and all meat
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Here is some helpful info on cancer and living longer.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Dad has stage 2 colon cancer. He is 87 years old and does not want to treat it what should i expect

Dad has stage 2 colon cancer. He is 87 years old and does not want to treat it what should i expect?
Will he be in a lot of pain? will he be in a lot of pain? how much time do you think i will have with him?
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during end stage of cancer the pain will occur.if your father doesn't want any treatment for sure the chance of survival is 0%.convince your father.
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Stage 2 colon cancer is treatable . . . so the question would be . . why is your father making the decision not to treat something that has the potential to give him 'remission'? Is your father in generally poor health? If treated your father could outlive the cancer. Without treatment the disease will progress and become increasingly unpleasant.
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Is your statement of "stage 2" based on the fact he has had surgery already? If so, he does not need any further treatment except his surgery. The benefits of chemotherapy in stage 2 disease is uncertain, but almost assuredly close to zero in an 87 year old. If he has not had surgery, then really we do not truly know his stage, which could be anywhere from stage 1 to stage 4. Without surgery he could survive couple of years before it spreads widely (for stage 1 now) or last less than 6 months (if already stage 4). A PET scan if not done could help in pre-surgical staging and help him make the best decision about surgery or not. Being 87 would not preclude surgery automatically; it can be done laparoscopicly-assisted these days as well, which markedly decreases recovery time. Blessings
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I really understand how your father feels for it would be different if he was younger.At his age surgery is not as easy to take for the elderly sometimes have bad reactions to surgery, and can even go into comas or have mental problems post op.Please honor his wishes but also discuss getting a living will done so you all know what he wants in writing. Sometimes family members differ in how they want Dad treated if he does have a bad response to the cancer & can't refuse some treatment .Staples has a printed form that you can go over with him, fill out & have him sign. It has parts like if he wants "feeding tubes" or a ventilator, which will only put off the dying process which I don't think he wants. It has a section about pain medication also, which he should fill out that he wants, for there is usually pain in the late cancer stage.It's hard to say how long he has but speak to his doctor about getting Hospice in if he has about a 6 month prognosis.They will give emotional support to him & the family & also cover nurses& medical supplies as well as pain medication when he needs it (Medicare pays for everything so don't worry about the cost).Some patients have a lot of pain, some not any. Some become confused & will get weak & fall & some are active & alert until the end.Have family get togethers & spend time with him for as long as he has for only God knows those answers. Yesterday is but a memory & tomorrow a dream. Treasure today. God bless.
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I have stage 3 now, and he may or may not have pain. I was in a lot of pain before surgery, but it was because the tumor had grown so large that it was blocking my colon and nothing could get through. With treatment, there is about an 85% survival rate, but I don't know of any statistics about when it goes untreated. It is generally a slow growing type of cancer, so you may have some time, but it would be very unpredictable. Also, with stage 2, his doctor may or may not want to do chemo anyway, and you don't do radiation with colon cancer--the tissue isn't strong enough. If he would be willing to go through surgery, it would increase his odds greatly. Even at stage 3, once they performed surgery, I had a 60% chance that it would never come back.

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Saturday, October 1, 2011

How come no one goes around wearing brown ribbons for colon cancer

How come no one goes around wearing brown ribbons for colon cancer?

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Or golf balls labeled "fight for testicular cancer".
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(laughing her fool head off) You do have a sense of humor, you do... That is funny.
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Some of us do. You should join us proudly. You and your friends.
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It's a blue ribbon for colon cancer. I guess they're saving the brown ribbons for when politicians start getting nose cancer. ;)
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No one is an Advocate for them
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dont forget prostate cancer
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You need a more eye-catching color to turd people's heads.
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i am boweling with laughter! my grandma did actually die from colon cancer but she would find the humor in your question! please , consider making a donation to research:)

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