Archive for the ‘Colon Cancer’ Category
Is it possible to have colon cancer so young?
My husband has every symptom listed of colon cancer except for weight loss, but he is only 31 years old. This just can’t be right… I made him get checked out today and now we are just waiting for a specialist to to look at his colon next week.
Colon Cancer can occur at any age, but the symptoms are far more commonly displayed by lesser illnesses. Colonic cancers are more prevalent in older patients, but there has been an increase in the number of younger patients who follow a western style diet high in processed foods.
"Common illnesses are common" is one of the first things quoted to medical students, and there are many common ailments which singly or in combination can cause all of the symptoms of colonic cancer. Accurate diagnosis involves taking tissue samples for microscopic examination and the process in which this is done can be a bit uncomfortable but is not painful.
The internet and self-diagnosis can in many ways be more worrying than the illness itself. Stop assuming it’s cancer and let the expert make a diagnosis. Even if your worst fears are realised, then early detection and modern treatment ensure a high survival rate; treatments have dramatically improved even in the three years that I’ve been interested in oncology.
Are there any cancer charities that are very generous to colon cancer support and research?
I would like to give out donations as favors at my wedidng, and since my father died of Colon Cancer I would like to find a charity that supports this cause.
There are many breast cancer charities, but not many for other specialties. Please provide sourcing if you can so I can verify that information is correct!
www.bowelcancerresearch.org
How do doctors check you for colon cancer?
If I went to the hospital to get checked for colon cancer, what would they do to me to find out? How do they find out? And about how much do you think it will cost? And if I did have colon cancer, what treatment would they tell me to take?
I’m trying to keep this question more general, what would they usually do? What would they normally do or recommend to anyone?
If your signs and symptoms indicate that you could have Colon Cancer, your doctor may recommend one of more tests and procedures, including:
1.Using a scope to examine the inside of your colon. Colonoscopy uses a long, flexible and slender tube attached to a video camera and monitor to view your entire colon and rectum. If any suspicious areas are found, your doctor can pass surgical tools through the tube to take tissue samples (biopsies) for analysis.
2.Using dye and X-rays to make a picture of your colon. A barium enema allows your doctor to evaluate your entire colon with an X-ray. Barium, a contrast dye, is placed into your bowel in an enema form. During a double-contrast barium enema, air also is added. The barium fills and coats the lining of the bowel, creating a clear silhouette of your rectum, colon and sometimes a small portion of your small intestine.
3. Using multiple CT images to create a picture of your colon. Virtual colonoscopy combines multiple computerized tomography (CT) images to create a detailed picture of the inside of your colon. If you’re unable to undergo colonoscopy, your doctor may recommend virtual colonoscopy.
4. Earlier and initially by conducting Blood tests. Your doctor may order blood tests to better understand what may be causing your signs and symptoms, but there are no blood tests that can detect colon cancer. Blood tests may include a complete blood count and organ-function tests. -
A. With the test results of the above the doctor will confirm if you have colorectal cancer and advice you for further treatment planning depending of various conditions.
Costwise it vary from contry to contry and unless we know where do you stay it is difficult to tell. This one you have to find out locally from an Onclogist or Oncology hospital.
Generally as done for most of the cancers you will have to undergo treatments viz. Surgery, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The quantum of cycles of these treatments will be decided again on the basis of seviarity of your disease. -
Please do not worry for the expesnes. You have to carry on the treatments suggested by the Oncologist and try to cure the disease as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA -
Get Screened for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is one of the most common, and yet preventable, cancers. If you’re 50 or older, schedule a Colon Cancer screening. There is more than one way to get screened. Just do it.
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Eye to Eye: Colon Cancer’s DNA (CBS News)
Katie Couric speaks with genetics counselor Anna Leininger about Lynch Syndrome and how it places a person at greater risk for the development of Colon Cancer. (CBSNews.com)
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Conquering Colon Cancer (CBS News)
Early diagnosis of Colon Cancer can save lives and money. Katie Couric reports on the importance of early detection and why many Americans aren’t taking advantage of it. (CBSNews.com)
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How old do you have to be to develop colon cancer?
I’m 22 years old and I’m having some problems. I have streaks of blood in my stools and I;m having a hard time going to the bathroom. I keep getting constipated. I eat fiber rich oatmeal and fiber bars almost everyday and I still have issues. I’m constantly bloated and gassy. Could this be Colon Cancer?
i’d say go to your doctor, just to be on the safe side
Katie Couric’s Notebook: Colon Cancer
Detecting Colon Cancer early can save lives, but colonoscopies are costly. Katie Couric says more states should require insurance companies to cover the procedure. (CBSNews.com)
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How long would a 5mm adenomatous colon polyp take to turn into malignant cancer?
I had one removed, and now I need to go back for yearly screenings. I’m just wondering had I not gone, how many more years it would have taken to turn into Colon Cancer.
We think the time frame from earliest genetic changes to frank cancer is something like 7-10 yrs in colorectal cancer.
Colon Cancer Surgery – BBC
A man is prepared for surgery to remove a tumour from his colon. Free video clip aken from the BBC medical documentary “Private life of Harley Street”.
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