Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Screening for colon cancer

Screening for colon cancer?
I am 26 years old and my mom was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. My uncle (her younger brother) died from colon cancer less than a year ago. I can't help but feel like I have a big colon cancer target on my back now. I'm debating on whether I need to physically go see my family doctor with my concerns. I have tried to call his office for advice, but no one has ever returned my message. I'm sure because I sound ludicrous wanting to discuss colon cancer at 26. Can anyone help?
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Ask your doctor for an examination and tests - he/she will understand your concern. This would put your mind at rest.
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You should see your primary care doctor and see when you should get your first colonoscopy since you've had family history. You may not need to get one right away but may need to start having it sooner than other people without any family history. It's a good thing you're on top of it, everything will be ok.
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You should be putting your energies towards your Mom instead of yourself. You're young, quit worrying about it. Your Dr. will advise you whether or not you should be tested but the odds of you having it at your age are minimal.
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This is too big an issue to discuss over the phone . My wife and father had colon cancer. A few years ago, we went to a seminar on colon cancer. the speaker was a surgeon who specializes in colon cancer, and also had colon cancer. Someone asked him , what was the youngest person he saw who had colon cancer. the reply " age 19." May I suggest this? Is there a large hospital near you? Call them, and ask if they have any presentations on colon cancer scheduled for the near future? If so, I suggest you go to one. You might also call your local chapter of the American cancer society. Ours has an RN who is moderator of the monthly survivors meeting.. If your mother is presently in the hospital, or soon will be, try to talk to her surgeon about your concerns. Would you rather feel ludicrous , or DO something. Remember, colon cancer often has no symptoms. This surgeon and his partner took care of my wife. When my wife told him my father had colon cancer, he busted my tail to get a colonoscope. I did, and he found several pre cancerous polyps.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

My friends dad has colon cancer

My friends dad has colon cancer?
She just told me on the phone a sec ago and I feel really bad bc i dont know how to deal with things so I was just like "Aw well I hope hes okay" so now I feel like the biggest jackass but.. does anyone know is colon cancer really bad?? and what can I say to her bc now I feel terrible? hes having a surgery tomorrow she said...but what am i supposed to say? "hes in my prayers"?
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Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon. The colon is part of the bodyâ€™s digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. The digestive system is made up of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines. The first 6 feet of the large intestine are called the large bowel or colon. The last 6 inches are the rectum and the anal canal. The anal canal ends at the anus (the opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body). http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/colon/patient/
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Well of course no form of cancer is good. But colon cancer is treatable if caught early enough. Just ask her what stage is he at, what's going to happen, and tell her you're there for her whenever she needs you. Perhaps even wait with her at the hospital whilst he's having surgery. When I had surgery for colon cancer, my friends waited, but something else that meant a lot is that my brother's friends came out of their classes at uni to wait. I know they were there to support him, but it also meant a lot to me. Even my brother's friend's family came to visit me. They didn't talk about it with me, apart from ask how I'm doing, but they showed support by just being there. Good luck!!

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

I'm 35 and i found out I have colon cancer... Now I need a bag

I'm 35 and i found out I have colon cancer... Now I need a bag.?
I found out this past Friday I have colon cancer and will require surgery on the 13th. I'm a 35 year old male PE teacher. How much will using a bag change my life. I'm active and enjoy trips to Las Vegas. I'm stressed about using and living with a bag. Is there any advice out there on how to adjust to this change? Thanks
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stoma bags are not as bad as they seem, a stoma is relatively easy to take care of, it shouldn't stop you being the active person you are now. stoma bags go un noticed unless you tell someone or you show them many people will not know you have one. you will be able to shower and bath with the bag in place and there is usually no smell. sometimes a bag can leak if it has not been applied properly, you will know almost instantly that this has happened and will have chance to clear it up. It is a good idea to carry a spare bag around with you just in case you ever need one. There are many different kinds of stoma bags and they will pick one that suits your lifestyle. yes this is a change but not one you cant adapt to. if you have any questions at all talk to your consultant or nurse, they will give you all the info and support you need never be afraid to ask that's what they are there for.
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Colostomies can often be reversed so the FIRST question I would ask my Gastroenterologist or ColoRectal Surgeon is WHY are you having the ostomy and CAN it be reversed. My husband had acute prolapse of the sigmoid and perforated diverticulitis. This is serious as the perforations allow harmful toxins to enter your bloodstream. He underwent an ostomy and had a stoma for six months. He was able to have the site reversed and now he is fine. Please check and get a second, third and maybe fourth opinion before you have an ostomy that is irreversible. Good luck to you.
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Colon cancer takes quite some time to develop. Did you not notice anything until it had to come to an emergency operation? I regress cancer or any abnormal cell growth all the time using a VERY powerful scalar machine and remote means. You would hardly understand even if I would try to explain. The gist of it is that I (the machine)..... besides automatically doing Many many other things - resets the human DNA to the time of conception. Since cancers were not present then, the physical body has no other choice but to follow the original blueprint of health. In other words - any abnormal cell growth in the body is instantly reversed and disappears within about two month - no matter how serious. I have to say here that that refers to a "window of opportunity" as I term it. Anything that is within a "window of opportunity" can be fixed in good time. Illness, disease is a direct function of the health of the DNA. The more it is corrupted, the better the chance of the cells and/or organs in the body following the downward path of health. All I need to do healing is a good photo of the person and/or the original signature on a piece of paper. Those are the targets for the machine to focus healing energy on. I don't even need to see the person. If you want, you are welcome to email me.

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