Monday, November 28, 2011

What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Can someone have it when they're in their 20's

What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Can someone have it when they're in their 20's?
Please help because my primary care doctor said she had seen it before and its very rare.
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Bleeding from the rectum is one but has to be dark red. Bright red is usually from hemorrhoids. They can tell if you have cancer or fibroids by having a colonoscopy.
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Blood with stool, abdominal pain. It is easy to mix with other diseases, so if unsure, get screening by doctor. Highly unlikely, but possible. You are at risk if there are close relatives who had this form of cancer before. If not, I would not be concerned till 30-40 years.
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Many rectal cancers produce no symptoms and are discovered during digital or proctoscopic screening examinations. Bleeding * This is the most common symptom of rectal cancer and occurs in 60% of patients. * Bleeding often is attributed to other causes (eg, hemorrhoids), especially if the patient has a history of other problems. * Profuse bleeding and anemia are rare. * Bleeding may be accompanied by the passage of mucus, which warrants further investigation. Change in bowel habits * Present in 43% of patients, this symptom has several different presentations. Often, it occurs in the form of diarrhea, particularly if the tumor has a large villous component. * These patients may have hypokalemia (low potassium)on laboratory studies. * The capacity of the rectal reservoir may mask the presence of a small lesion. * Some patients experience a change in caliber of the stool. * Large tumors can cause obstructive symptoms. * Tumors located low in the rectum can cause a feeling of incomplete evacuation and tenesmus. Occult bleeding: This is detected on screening fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in 26% of cases. Abdominal pain * Partial large-bowel obstruction may cause colicky abdominal pain and bloating and is present in 20% of cases. * Back pain is usually a late sign caused by a tumor invading or compressing nerve trunks. * Urinary symptoms may occur if the tumor is invading or compressing the bladder or prostate. Malaise: This nonspecific entity is the presenting symptom in 9% of cases. Bowel obstruction: Complete obstruction of the large bowel is rare and is the presenting symptom in 9% of cases. Pelvic pain: This late symptom usually indicates nerve trunk involvement and is present in 5% of cases. Other presentations include emergencies such as peritonitis from perforation (3%) or jaundice, which may occur with liver metastases ( <1%).
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Is there anything unusual in your colon? you can undergo colonoscopy first and see if there's anything alarming before thinking of colon cancer. Also, colon cancer doesn't come with age, it depends on your lifestyle and the food that you eat
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rectal bleeding, abdominal pains, change in bowel habits (diahorrea or constipation), feeling of not having fully emptied ur bowels yes u can have it in ur 20s, i'm 20 and have it, but its rare
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only a FAMILIAL form and it is rare, it is most likely irritable bowel syndrome!

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Has anyone with a leaky heart valve had colon cancer surgery

Has anyone with a leaky heart valve had colon cancer surgery?
Did everything turn out good? No problems in the operating room? No infections? My dad is 71 and needs the surgery. Please help
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HI Tuke, The surgeon and the anaesthetist will evaluate you dad's condition very carefully before they subject him to this surgery. No surgeon or anaesthetist likes to have a "death on the table" or a death due to surgical intervention. I am a RN. I too have a role in pre-op assessment. Patients who are not fit for surgery are always managed conservatively. It does not mean that they do not get any treatment.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Who was the first person to discover colon cancer

Who was the first person to discover colon cancer ?

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Colon Powel

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Can my child survive through my colon cancer

Can my child survive through my colon cancer?
Im 18 years old and I have been recently diagnosed with colon cancer, but I am pregnant. If I don't get treatment will my child live?
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I'm so sorry for you, my mom had colon cancer removed before it spread and now she's fine. Can they remove it? I don't know if not getting treated is your best plan, what if it gets worse and your child has a sick/weak mother. Talk to your doctors and find a good plan. Best of luck :)
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colon cancer at 18? Are you serious? If you are try talking to your doctor about treatment that doesn't involve chemotherapy.
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I wish I had an answer for you, but I saw your question and felt compelled to respond anyway Your situation is unique and scary and I just wanted to tell you to stay strong. That's a lot to deal with at such a young precious age. I hope you can get healthy soon and be a strong mother to your little one. Best wishes
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Wow, I'm genuinely stunned... I've never known a pregnant woman get cancer, let alone so young... And, I hate to suggest this, I really do, but abortion? If abortion is not an option, then chemotherapy will not be an option. Chemotherapy is highly toxic and would probably kill your child. Radiotherapy is possible on a pregnant lady, but serious precautions must be taken. Dependant on the stage of gestation etc. http://rpop.iaea.org/RPOP/RPoP/Content/SpecialGroups/1_PregnantWomen/PregnancyAndRadiotherapy.htm#PregnRadiothFAQ02 I found the above link for you. You also need to check with your oncologist and decide the best course of action. And remember that there is the chance that you and your child can survive through this.
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Its best to talk to your doctors, but when I was having chemo, I saw a pregnant woman getting it too, so it may be possible. I was diagnosed with colon cancer late last yr at the age of 20, so if you need to talk to someone about it, just message me. Good luck!

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Can colonoscopy transfer cancer cells from a patient with colon cancer to a healthy person

Can colonoscopy transfer cancer cells from a patient with colon cancer to a healthy person?

Cancer - 12 Answers
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No. Cancer is not a contagious disease.
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never .
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no
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Ofcourse not.
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NOOOO!!! That takes paranoia to a new level!! Of course the proper precautions are made with the camera between patients. That has will never happen. :)
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pretty unlikely that any transfer would take place. Sterilization procedures would remove anything from the previous patient. Is it theoretically possible to transfer material? I suppose, but you are more likely to get run over by a bus when you leave the hospital. Then, assuming something is transferred, cancer isn't really something you catch from other people, its more of a cell mutation created from within your own body. Others are more knowledgeble on this topic, but I wouldn't spend any more time worrying about this one.
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Theoretically, one can probably argue that it could happen, but in reality, it would not happen. It is quite difficult to "plant" cancer if you are not trying to do so puposefully (like in animal testing). Also, the scopes are very well cleaned and disinfected between uses. A colonoscopy is probably one of the safest invasive tests around.
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no, because cancer is not contagious. you may catch something if the doctors office doesn't practice proper sterilization procedures. but cancer isn't one of them. good luck and best wishes.
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No, cancer is not contagious. It has to be introduced by a lab even in lab rats and other test animals.
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A colonoscopy is a test, in which a doctor inserts an instrument into the colon to visualize what's happening. Surgical instruments are always sterilzed, so that there is no transmition of disease. And, cancer cells are not in the least bit contagious....
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No. You cannot remove DNA from your body and put it in someelse and grow a new arm or leg. Cancer is a part of an individuals body . . it comes from their cells . . it's a mutation of the DNA in an individual. You cannot transfer that DNA to someone else, thus cancer is an individual disease that only affects that person and no one else.
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no. instruments are sterilized thoroughly after each use.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

What corporation is involved with the colon cancer gene research

What corporation is involved with the colon cancer gene research?

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Here are some articles. This one is for clinical trials: http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/term=(NCCAM)+%5BSPONSOR%5D+(colorectal+cancer)+%5BCONDITION%5D?recruiting=false while the one below is a scientific article about research done recently.
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Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. PO Box 1570 Belleville, Ontario K8N 5J2 Canada Tel: (613) 9668058 Fax: (613)9664177 Bioniche Life Sciences Inc presented data from a study using the company's proprietary Mycobacterial Cell Wall-DNA Complex (MCC) against peritoneal (colon) cancer in rats. The data was presented at the 7th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer in Barcelona, Spain. The study, co-authored by Dr Nigel C Phillips, Chief Scientific Officer and Dr Mario C Filion, Head of Biomedical Research at Bioniche Life Sciences, evaluated the in vitro activity of MCC against DHD/K12/PROb cells, and the in vivo activity of MCC against DHD/K12/PROb peritoneal carcinomatosis in rats. Dr Filion stated that MCC has direct anticancer activity against PROb cells, as demonstrated by its ability to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis. Dr Phillips added that repeated intraperitoneal injection of MCC was well tolerated in non-cancer bearing animals. Significant anticancer activity was seen following tumour cell injection and subsequent treatment with MCC (greater than 350% increase in median survival time at day 200) with substantially more treated animals surviving when compared to the control treated animals. Anticancer activity continues to be maintained at day 278 (greater than 480% increase in media survival time), demonstrating the ability of MCC to induce long-duration remission of disease. Bioniche Life Sciences Inc is a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary products for human and animal health markets worldwide.

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Friday, November 4, 2011

What does colon cancer even do

What does colon cancer even do?
my relative got colon cancer but what does it really do? all i know is that when people hear someones got cancer they are sad because cancer is not good. but why isnt cancer good? what does colon cancer do that i should be concerned about? i know cancers bad but why?
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well, it can kill you. It can spread to vital body parts and stop them from working.
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after reading your other questions, i have to wonder if this one's a joke.
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cuz the tumor will block ur intestines and it will cause lots of pain and stuff...its also near the liver and if it does spread there ur kind of screwed cuz having cancer in ur liver is like pretty bad
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Cancer is VERY serious no matter where it is. I had colon cancer 3 years ago. I had the chemo and Radiation, than still ended up with a permanent ostomy. Two years ago the cancer reformed in my liver. They were able to resect it and did more chemo. My life has completely changed. Cancer kills, but emotionally I can't even begin to tell you how stressful it has been on me and my family. (I'm a mother of four teenagers) So you need to stop with the silly questions and figure out how to support your relative anyway you can. God bless.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

What are the symptoms for colon cancer

What are the symptoms for colon cancer?
my husband is having issues. he has had hemmroid problems before. he has never been like he was today, lots of pain in his lower back, stomach, and rectum. he refuses to go to the doctor. hardheaded.
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access www.info.com....for your search, type "symptoms of colon cancer" a list of websites appears, click on any website you choose.
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He has to go to a doctor and have it checked up. At any rate he should not keep quite as CANCER IS STILL ENIGMA and it is required to be confirmed for taking further action, if needed. Please ask him not to neglect the matter. Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last several inches of the colon. Together, they're often referred to as colorectal cancers. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: -A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks -Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool -Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain -A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely -Weakness or fatigue -Unexplained weight loss Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they'll likely vary, depending on the cancer's size and location in your large intestine. -
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I had colon cancer. My symptoms did not show up until the tumor got quite large. First sign was long periods of pain in the region of what seemed like my stomach which got worse as time went by until it was hurting all night long. Next sign was sudden weight loss (4 pounds in one month without trying to lose weight). Next symptom was tiredness (low iron because the tumor was bleeding). I could not see blood in my stool but a test I had run detected it. If he's got ongoing pain then he really should be seeing a gastroenterologist. It took me about a year and a half to figure out what was wrong with me after tests. Thank God I was persistent because that is what saved me. I had surgery one year ago today, September 5th. I never dreamed I would ever get cancer and I was trying to do all the right things. It will be a huge mistake if he doesn't go to the doctor to find out what is wrong with him. It could cost him his life.

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