Thursday, October 1, 2009

29 years old and recently diagnosed with colon cancer

29 years old and recently diagnosed with colon cancer.?
I grew up and still live very near to an old coal stripping mine. Has anyone ever heard of a correlation between colon cancer and living near an old mine? There are ALOT of people in my community (of all ages) who have gotten all kinds of cancer. It just seems fishy to me.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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First, I'm very sorry for your illness. I wish you the best and that you win your fight! I have never heard of mining itself being carcinogenic, but if the soil is contaminated you might experience leeching in your water.
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awwwww! im sooooo srry!
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"Cancer cluster" is the term scientists use to describe areas with abnormally high incidences of cancer. Unfortunately, cancer clusters are a wide-spread phenomenon. They are often associated with proximity to industrial sites and waste dumps. While I am not familiar with coal-related clusters, it is entirely possible that such a thing exists. May I suggest that you contact your state's Department of Health to inquire about cancer clusters in your area. They may have the information that you are looking for.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

How can colon cancer spread to the liver / possibly kidneys (via cat scan I believe)...when...

How can colon cancer spread to the liver / possibly kidneys (via cat scan I believe)...when...?
The blood test came back fine, and radiation and chemo was being received for the spot of colon cancer (which had spread). They are now having a PET scan done to see what these spots are - and it is posible there is just damage from the radiation or chemo (about 1 month ago)- have you heard of this? Anyways, any help (nothing to do with prayer, staying happy...I am not in the mood for that stuff right now) you can give is appreciated. Um I wasn't meaning to say that the cancer had spread by a Cat Scan, but that this was the test that has caused concern.
Cancer - 6 Answers
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The cancer cells can mutate and leave the original host and search the body to find another area to live in. The PET scan should show you pretty well where exactly it is. good luck
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The veins from the colon go to the portal vein carrying blood to the liver. It is a haematogenous spread ie , caused by blood circulation. Other ways are by lymphatics or directly to the structures in close proximity. Hope it helped. Good luck!
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a PET scan checks for cells that uptake a certain type of sugar...usually cancer cells. If the cells dont take up the sugar, they could be benign spots, dead cancer cells or scar tissue from radiation/chemo. A CT scan just checks for masses. Which could be any of the above mentioned things. Good luck...I hope its nothing to worry about.
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Radiation can cause damage to the colon. The test may have been done to see if the spot on the colon was damaged tissue or cancerous tissue. Cancer can spread via direct extension, like growing bigger and bigger and invading surrounding tissue, or through the lymphatic system, which could cause it to spread throughout the body and to other organs or could spread through the blood also to other areas in the body. The test could have been performed to check any of these. You should just ask your dr why they are doing this test and what they are looking for.
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The poster, "aWellWisher" is correct. The liver is probably the most common site for colon cancer metastases.
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Many things can affect your health. Drugs, chemo, radiation, environment, diet and etc. By the time some people get to the doctor's office, they are already healing. Doctors in general are knowledgebale about body mechanics and fuction. Get a Doctor you trust in and figure out what is going on with your health.

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

If a doctor never even examined you and you die of liver and colon cancer is he at fault

If a doctor never even examined you and you die of liver and colon cancer is he at fault?
you tell the dr you are sick he says dont worry about it then you die of colon cancer and liver cancer is dr at fault
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well doctors can only do so much anyways, but he wouldnt even be thought of unless he actually examined you, even if he did and said you had liver cancer and tried to fix it, then you died, he is not responsible
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No, a doctor isn't responsible for your death unless it was from malpractice. I think. So, if they had never examined you, they had never known of your sickness, they don't have anything at fault but if they did examined you, they have known of your life threatening disease and ignored or delayed treatment or sent you to appropriate treatment doctor/facility and it proof to have cause your death, then they'll probably go to jail or lost their license or both.
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I believe, in this case, he would be liable. You are coming to doctor to provide you with a service. Once you are in his office, you are under his care and he is being paid, by you, for his service. If you told him your symptoms and he knows you are sick and does nothing...then...in my opinion..he should be held accountable. He would not be held accountable...if you were "not" under his care and he was just there.

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