Colon Cancer?
Ok well my soon to be stepfather has colon cancer and the doctors removed 4 feet of cancer. He is going to undergo radiation and I would like to know his chances of survival. Hes 40 if it helps.
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He will su®vive. That is, until he dies.
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well its 50/50, colon cancer is the most heinous there is, you both will be in my prayers.
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His chances of surviving are good but he may always have cancer.
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My grandmother has the same issue. She is 73. She is doing fine, but she makes frequent trips to the doctor. If it is 4 feet, thats alot. Check with his doctor. Thats the only way you'll know
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No one but a doctor can really give you a true estimate but I'd say the fact that he's so young is definitely on his side. Also, colon cancer moves extremely slowly, so to speak, so getting quality treatment should be helpful as far as keeping it from coming back or getting much worse.
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dont worry he will be fine : ) my grandpa had it and his was not as bad as your soon to be stepfather,,as long as he fights his hardest and always believes he will make it he will be fine! just remember wen he is in remission never miss a appointment for a colonoscopy they are so important,,and remember you can talk your self into anything and out of anything including cancer!!
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Wow, that's young. There is no way anyone can speculate chances of survival other than your doctor and that too is only a educated guess based on percentages. As with many other types of cancer, the outcome of colon or rectal cancer depends on how advanced it is when it is diagnosed. In other words, the stage of your cancer. You need to talk to the doctor to get prognosis. Word of warning to those reading: Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death due to cancer in the United States. People tend to avoid the doctor until they have symptoms. That's understandable, but it's a mistake. About 75% of people who develop colorectal cancer are 50 or older with no other identifiable risk factors. In fact, someone is diagnosed every four minutes and someone dies from the disease about every nine minutes. But it doesn't have to be that way. Getting a colonoscopy can reduce the average person's risk of dying from colorectal cancer by 90% and when diagnosed early, the majority of colorectal cancers are completely curable. Talk to your doctor about screenings especially if you have a family history.
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http://www.hacres.com/home/home.asp This man has beat cancer (colon).
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His chances depend on the cancer stage. Cancer stages rate how much the cancer has spread. If it is caught in early stages, this type of cancer can be completely removed by surgery, and there's no more cancer. At middle stages, it usually takes multiple treatments to kill all of the cancer cells. At late stages, there's little chance of getting rid of the cancer, but it can sometimes be held in check for 10-15 years with chemotherapy. Ask your mom what stage he is in.
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my grandmother died of colon cancer but she died because she didnt want to be treated so it spread and she died at 45. your stepdad wont die....as long as he gets treated and check with his dr.
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Colon cancer
colon cancer?
Recent studies have showed how birth control pills reduce the risk of colon cancer. Researchers involved with this study found evidence which proved that taking birth control pills for just a few years could slightly reduce a woman's risk of getting colon cancer over the next sixteen years. -How does this relate to microbiology? -And how does it relate to you personally?
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If this was true, I would absolutely take birth control! But I think if it were true, there would be a lot more PR and news interest..... The question is perhaps premature. The data/info just does not exist yet.
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Recent studies have showed how birth control pills reduce the risk of colon cancer. Researchers involved with this study found evidence which proved that taking birth control pills for just a few years could slightly reduce a woman's risk of getting colon cancer over the next sixteen years. -How does this relate to microbiology? -And how does it relate to you personally?
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If this was true, I would absolutely take birth control! But I think if it were true, there would be a lot more PR and news interest..... The question is perhaps premature. The data/info just does not exist yet.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer?
Hi all,Iam 24 years old and gone through a vaginal delivery 2 months before.Recently gone through the Gall Bladder surgery called LAPAROSCOPY.since yesterday iam getting severe pain in the upper part of the navel.The pain is really bad and iam having antacids (b'coz it seems like gas pain)but getting temporary relief but facing constipation.Today i observed blood clots with my stool and i was really scared if it is COLON CANCER and fixed na appointment for tomorrow witht the doctor.But cant wait till tomorrow caan someone plz tell me are these the symptoms of colon cancer?
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if the stool appeared normal, and you just had blood clots that looked fairly fresh, I wouldn't worry about it, because of your constipation any bleeding from hemmerhoids would pool in your lower bowel and appear as clots when you finally pushed hard enough to evacuate.
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First of all, please allow me to encourage you...I know you are nervous about this, but just: 1.Keep the appointment that you have 2. Ask alot of questions 3. Do your own research on the internet (google term, "Colon Cancer") 4. Stay on the doctors and nurses until you get a definite answer 5. Ask for an ultra sound of your entire stomach I'm not trying to offend, but if you believe in prayer, let your conversations with God be your refuge during this time as well. You are what you think you are....do not think about the sick- ness and allow your mind to be attacked with dispair. Accentuate the positive...your new baby, and your future! Let me know how it goes...I'll be praying for you.
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Hi all,Iam 24 years old and gone through a vaginal delivery 2 months before.Recently gone through the Gall Bladder surgery called LAPAROSCOPY.since yesterday iam getting severe pain in the upper part of the navel.The pain is really bad and iam having antacids (b'coz it seems like gas pain)but getting temporary relief but facing constipation.Today i observed blood clots with my stool and i was really scared if it is COLON CANCER and fixed na appointment for tomorrow witht the doctor.But cant wait till tomorrow caan someone plz tell me are these the symptoms of colon cancer?
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if the stool appeared normal, and you just had blood clots that looked fairly fresh, I wouldn't worry about it, because of your constipation any bleeding from hemmerhoids would pool in your lower bowel and appear as clots when you finally pushed hard enough to evacuate.
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First of all, please allow me to encourage you...I know you are nervous about this, but just: 1.Keep the appointment that you have 2. Ask alot of questions 3. Do your own research on the internet (google term, "Colon Cancer") 4. Stay on the doctors and nurses until you get a definite answer 5. Ask for an ultra sound of your entire stomach I'm not trying to offend, but if you believe in prayer, let your conversations with God be your refuge during this time as well. You are what you think you are....do not think about the sick- ness and allow your mind to be attacked with dispair. Accentuate the positive...your new baby, and your future! Let me know how it goes...I'll be praying for you.
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