Sunday, June 8, 2008

Does anybody know if green stool could be a sign of colon cancer

Does anybody know if green stool could be a sign of colon cancer?
Today when I went to the bathroom, my stool was greenish. It almost looked like it had green moss growing on it. Does anybody know if this is a sign of colon cancer? I've had other colon cancer symptoms as well lately and I have a doctors appointment scheduled for July 6th. I've never heard of green stool being a symptom of colon cancer, but I am just curious.
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usually not a cancer symptom. People with IBS (such as myself) can get that ocassionally when food is digested too quickly I believe. Whatever the case, it is always good to have a Dr. check you out when you have symptoms that are not usual for you.
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You wouldn't have happened to maybe eat some green veggies in the last few days? No, it's not a sign of cancer. What would your other symptoms happen to be?
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Have you drank grape juice recently? The dye in the juice turns stool a forest green color.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Does a c-diff infection that occurs while patient has colon cancer have any effect on the cancer

Does a c-diff infection that occurs while patient has colon cancer have any effect on the cancer?
I had two c-diff infections and then later found out that I also had colon cancer at the same time. Once the c-diff cleared up the colon cancer became symptomatic. Did the c-diff cause the cancer to progress more rapidly?
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Colon cancer is funny that way. It can lie dormant for years and all of a sudden something like an adjunct infection comes along and triggers something in the cancer . It is my opinion that the cancer probably had maxed out your body's immune system allowing the c-diff to take hold. (C-diff is an opportunistic infection and preys on those with compromised immune systems).This overwhelmed immune system in turn allows the cancer to start up .A big cycle.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008

How can I reduce my risk of having Colon Cancer

How can I reduce my risk of having Colon Cancer?
I have just been assessed that I am at a higher risk of having Colon Cancer, which scares me because I have had issues with my GI tract before, bleeding and IBS a lot of diarrhea. I am never around any smoke, I know that helps and I know eating better, exercising and reducing stress-but any other ways you know of?
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Honestly you named them all- eating better, exercising and reducing stress will greatly reduce the risks. Did you know that Aspirin and other nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can also create false positives by causing GI bleeding that has nothing to do with abnormalities in the colon. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale are all cancer-fighting stars, High Fiber anything, and you should aim for 25g per day. Foods rich in Vit D & Calcium are good too. Cut back on Red, and Processed Meat, such as such as hot dogs and cold cuts, as well as beef, pork and lamb. Think of meat as a side dish. Stick to less than 3 ounces of red meat a day, and avoid charring as much as possible. Avoid Alcohol. Avoid fatty foods, no more than 60g on an 1800 caloric diet.
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If any of your extended families have cancer, then you have bigger chance of get it, otherwise just keep a good Habit. Drinking tea is also a good Habit to prevent cancer What caused cancer is a very big issue, but don't need to worry to much, because depression and worries are important elements that caused cancer too :)
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Diet is extremely important. Stay away from caffeine, coke and coffee which causes diarrhea. Give her digestive system a break once in a while by following a clear liquid diet for a whole day. Stay away from milk products. Have a colonoscopy done every couple of years.

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