Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Where can i find some really good information about colon cancer

Where can i find some really good information about colon cancer?
And i don't need information from wikipedia and other sites like that. I used wikipedia while i was in high school, now that i'm in college i need accurate information.
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This website from National Cancer Institute may throw some light on colon cancer: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
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Merk Manual online. That's where I go for all my answers!

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Friday, June 4, 2010

Colon cancer from 2005&2006 now spread to lungs. How long does she have to live

Colon cancer from 2005&2006 now spread to lungs. How long does she have to live?
Mom's cancer now spread to her lungs by confirmation of x-ray and biopsies. Had a bone scan and is in her skull, pelvic area and legs. She has knots on her head and severe pain in her cheekbones. She started chemo. on Tuesday(06-17). Anyone else seen this? I 'd like to know how long she has to live.
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I would talk to her doctors. Everyone is different. God bless!
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I am so sorry to hear this, but it is a good sign she is getting treatments, that means the Dr.'s are hopeful that she will once again beat this. A lot depends on the type of cancer not necessarily where the cancer is. I wish there was a crystal ball to tell you how long she may have, it could be 6 months to 20yrs. but we both know that the man upstairs is who determines when it is time to go. If I could, I would have done the same with my Dad, but he battled for over a year and he was a trooper, it was just too far before they even realized what was going on. Please don't give up yet, but make every day a day to remember. If there is something she has always wanted to do make the time to do it, because the time goes faster than you realize and treasure every moment you have with her, don't dwell on her prognosis.

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

What does it mean when a terminally ill colon cancer patient becomes juandiced

What does it mean when a terminally ill colon cancer patient becomes juandiced?
Is it normal or does it mean something bad is going to happen? Does it mean the end is near?
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jaundice is the liver shutting down. It can't clear the toxins - the blood becomes dirty and can't carry oxygen. In your search area type "jaundice" and read the information.
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It means that the main organs are starting to shut down. It is not a good sign.
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Jaundice is caused by an increase in bilirubin. Bilirubin is created when old red blood cells are broken down and "recycled" by the body. When the liver begins to fail (which may be the result of metastatic cancer in the liver), the bilirubin can no longer be properly filtered from the blood and it begins to accumulate in higher than normal levels. This causes yellowing of the skin, oral mucosa, and whites of the eyes. It may also cause itching, which can sometimes be relieved by a drug called Atatrax. In a patient with colon cancer, jaundice is a sign that the cancer has spread to the liver (Stage IV). While the patient can still be treated effectively with chemo and radiation, there is no cure for a cancer this advanced. Update: It does not necessarily mean the organ is "shutting down." It just means it's not working properly. Some tumor growth can be irradiated or shrunk with chemotherapy, improving liver function and prolonging life.

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