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For my biology project, I need two chromosome graphics on colon cancer. Would someone please help me find two pictures of a colon cancer chromosome graphic. Help is greatly appreciated.

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My dad was diagnosed a couple of months ago with Stage 4 colon cancer. I have been reading everything I can on it, but one of the things this oh-so-preventable-cancer is missing is the type of fundraising I only seem to find for breast cancer. I want to do everything I can to do my part to raise awareness and raise money if I can. Please let me know if you know how to do so.
Anything local to the PA, NJ, DE, MD aread would be even better!

Your desire to help with this important health issue is wonderful. You may want to start by contacting your local chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS). You should find them in the phone book.

The ACS may have fund-raising programs you can assist with. You may also be able to work with them to start a special program specifically for colon cancer if they do not already have one.

There are plenty of ways to raise funds for cancer awareness. Here are a few ideas:

1) a walk for colon cancer (walkers get friends and family to ‘sponsor’ their walk with a donation for each mile the person walks)
2) a raffle/drawing (donated artwork, cruise or vacation tickets, a 50/50 drawing, etc.)
3) sell tee-shirts, mugs, hats, etc. with a logo about supporting colon cancer awareness
4) a community auction – get local people and businesses to donate items to the auction
5) sell ribbons, pins, etc. to show support for colon cancer awareness.

Best wishes and good luck.

Alright first off NO BAD COMMENTS ok also don’t laugh

i was in the bath the other day and i notice a small black dot probably 1 or 2 centimeters long and high and i was Curios so i picked at it Its in the skin but its like i guess a spot you could say but im a little worried cause i hear that sometimes it can be a sign of cancer and I would go see my doctor but i just don’t find it normal to show a person my testicles is there Any way i can find out without going to the doctor?
im also kinda worried if its a tic but More on if its cancer
after reading the 2 recent comments its Important and embarising to say i am a Virgin
i figured out what it is Its ingrown hair. just heard of it 10 minutes ago but i guess it woulda kinda make since cause its next To the scrotum and its around alot of hairs

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Amplified ED problems make life not worth living

Hi, i think the first reply to your question is cruel, as cancer is frightening for everyone regardless of the stage of diagnosis.

The fact that the stage is early hopefully means the treatment wont be too invasive. Give yourself time and do the things in life you would usually enjoy. depression and anxiety can become habitual so try and force yourself to think positively. Not easy i know but making myself think positive thoughts has helped me to overcome depression.

Hope you find the support and help you need.

My friend who is only 26 just found out that he may have testicular cancer. I can see he is very sad about this and goes in for testing today. I want to get him something to cheer him up, just something small. Does anyone have any ideas?

So sorry to hear bad news, but this is a very curable cancer. I’d help him by doing some research for him, because the last thing he wants to do is sit at a computer and read about it.

Besides a gift, find articles of guys who’ve been thru this and done well, what helped them, and find a local support group for him. Present this is clear easy to read info for him with phone numbers.
Maybe have someone call him who’s been thru it.

I’ve seen many guys do fine and are completely cured, but they must follow thru with their treatment.

You could also give him IOU’s, like a funny card or booklet of IOU’s you make, for foot massages, to run his errands, or cook for him, or something when he’s not feeling well. (He’ll probably undergo chemo and/or radiation at some point.)

It’s essential to have friends and support, so don’t let him isolate himself and keep trying to bring up his spirits. Don’t pity him, make him laugh.

Good luck to you both.

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

What are some of the signs when you first get colon cancer and if you wait a couple years and find out you have colon cancer what are the different signs?

Colon cancer is a silent disease. I was diagnosed with advanced stage IV colon cancer at the age of 40 in Jan 2006. My only long term symptom was constipation (20 + years) . A couple of months prior to diagnosis I had bloating and cramping. My GP, and GI specialist were not concerned about cc, only motility issues. Well, the colonoscopy showed different.

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He is on 3 monthly hormone injections, MST and Oramorph for the pain, he has had Chemo and Radio Therapy and at last hospital appt, his consultant suggested maybe further Chemo. He does try to help out, however gets tired, breathless and sweaty very easily and he is very tearful. His PSA has risen to 65. What is his prognosis from here?
Thank you very much for your help.

Unfortunately there is only one long term prognosis with out treatment. Your best bet is a clinical trial. You might be able to find one you’d be suited for here.

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/trials/trials/selectsearch.asp.

My uncle in Japan diagnosed prostate cancer (stage 4), but Japanese medical in cancer is behind and this cancer is not common in Japan. Please help if anyone know best hospital in Australia. I don’t want let him die!!
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I like to find the best prostate cancer institution in Australia or US ?
My uncle in Japan diagnosed prostate cancer (stage 4), but Japanese medical in cancer is behind and this cancer is not common in Japan. Please help if anyone know best hospital in Australia or US? I don’t want let him die!!

The best Prostate cancer centre currently in Australia is the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre at Royal North Shore Hospital in the north of Sydney on Australia’s east coast.

They specialise in using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) to treat prostate cancer. The centre is also equipped with on-board imaging (OBI) which they use to to position the patient in exactly the precise position every day using tiny fiducial markers (seeds) implanted in the patient’s prostate – one of the only centre’s in Australia to do so.

While some people may argue the "proton" treatment in the US is the best, IMRT is an equally accepted practice and produces little to side effects for prostate patients in patients at the Northern Sydney Cancer Centre.

Their new website is currently under construction so it may be difficult to get all information from them but if you search the terms prostate cancer, IMRT, OBI, fiducial markers you should be able to get some pretty good information.

If you have any more questions let me know,
Hope that helps.