Friday, November 20, 2009

How to test to see if colon cancer is gone from lymph nodes

How to test to see if colon cancer is gone from lymph nodes?
How long does it take the chemo to start working ? Should you show improvement on the first treatment ? Are you given a scan after every treatment to see if the chemo and radiation are working ? Will a scan show that the cancer is gone from the lymph nodes ?
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It al depends on what stage your cancer is in and what sort of chemo you are having. Your oncologist will be able to answer all your questions specific to your condition All the best
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In general, chemo can work almost immediately depending on the type of cancer, grade, and stage. Scans are given every 6 - 8 weeks to measure the progress. A PET scan can detect 'hot spots' associated with cancer in the body.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

What causes colon cancer and how does it develop

What causes colon cancer and how does it develop?
I'm very curious about this cancer that's finished with alot of peoples life including one of my family members. Please give me answers. Thankyou
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you need to be asking a doctor
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There are many factors that can cause colon cancer or can cause one to be more suseptible to it. One being heredity, diet is a MAJOR factor. It is of utmost importance that we put the necessary types of foods in our body. If we put the kind of sugar in our gas tanks that we put in our body, our car wouldn't last a day! We should be eating plenty of fruit, veggies and whole grains along with a small amount of proteins. The intestines get clogged with all the junk we stuff our face with and then putrify. If you put some food in a container and set it on the counter for a few days you wouldn't want to smell it. Why? It has putrified. We can throw that food out but the body cannot as easily get rid of putrified food without intestinal brooms called roughage or fiber from fruits, veggies and whole grains. I have a wonderful article for you if you'd like to read it. feel free to click on my picture and email me, I will send it to you. Remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! I too have had loved ones die of colon cancer...it's no picnic!
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hope this will help: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/colon_cancer/article_em.htm. http://coloncancer.about.com/od/causesofcancer/Causes_of_Cancer.htm http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/colon-cancer. so many at web so try this. good luck n have a nice day.
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http://www.elmundo.es/elmundosalud/especiales/cancer/colon.html bye

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

I need help with fundraiser ideas for colon cancer

I need help with fundraiser ideas for colon cancer?
I have recently found out that my mom has colon cancer and I am trying to start a fundraiser to help pay for medical bills. I need help coming up with ideas to start a good fundraiser that will help out a lot
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have a walk to raise money...get pledges have a raffle get pledges and get people to shave their hair off
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You could always contact your local tv news station or radio station. I know a lot of them around where I lived (Raleigh, NC) were VERY supportive of people trying to finds ways to support a family member who has cancer or other diseases. The fundraisers they had or just donations they collected were usually very successful. I'm sorry to hear your mother has colon cancer, my heart goes out to you, your mother and your family. Best of luck!

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