Friday, November 28, 2008

Blood marker test following stage 1 colon cancer surgery is elevated what does that indicate

Blood marker test following stage 1 colon cancer surgery is elevated what does that indicate?

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Is health care in the US so fucked up that you have to resort to Yahoo! Answers to get information about colon cancer? Sorry, but this sounds like something your oncologist should have talked to you about when you were given the test results (assuming this is for you, or someone close to you). From the National Cancer Institute's website: 1) Tumor markers are substances that can be found in abnormal amounts in the blood, urine, or tissues of some patients with cancer (see Question 1). 2) Different tumor markers are found in different types of cancer (see Question 1). 3) Tumor markers may be used to help diagnose cancer, predict a patientâ€™s response to particular therapies, check a patientâ€™s response to treatment, or determine if cancer has returned (see Questions 3 and 4). 4) In general, tumor markers cannot be used alone to diagnose cancer; they must be combined with other tests (see Question 3). If you have an elevated blood marker, that might mean that the cancer has returned. Other tests should be preformed in conjunction with the blood marker test to make sure.
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Changing your name does not change the fact that you have asked this question several times. I have answered you and Spreedog who is an oncologist has answered you â€“ read them they are not going to change either.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

How long will a person live after being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer

How long will a person live after being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer?

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I would encourage you to consult with the treating MD. Survival rates/times can be tricky things -- no one knows for sure. That said, a treating oncologist should be able to discuss what the outlook is for that specific patient -- taking into account any other health issues they have, the specific type of cancer, treatment plans, age, etc. In many cases, the answers might be things like: If you respond well to the treatment, I would say x to y months is typical. But I have had patients who deteriorated very quickly and others who were doing well in ten years. If there is no treatment taken (or if it is not effective)... That said, my patients often surprise me and prove me wrong... Good luck.
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Please listen to me as I am only here to help. You have to do exactly as I say. Go to the website and look up CESIUM CHLORIDE AND OXYGEN DROPS. The other ones could be green algae and paw paw, etc etc. These medicines are known in the medical field, but they dont talk about it. Because these are natural remedies with no toxic chemicals in it. So, thats why they cant profit from it. If they cant profit, they dont sell. I mean, some are even made of mushrooms that you can grow anywhere. Why would they promote this? These doctors will never make money. So, the FDA has put a restriction on these remedies. They cannot say anything about cancer on their labels. They have to be sold as vitamins or health products. But, the website can tell you how to use it, and what cancers it can cure. See how they are suppressing the world? In fact these treatments can cure up to 90% of patients that doctors have already given up on. Chemo therapy is not a therapy. I would rather die then go through with that. They try to kill your cancer with chemicals and radiation. If they kill all your cancer before they kill all your body cells, then they consider you cured. But, what about after that? Your body is damaged and your health deteriorated. There is almost no recovery to this. How many people you know live past 5 years after chemo therapy? Not much if any at all. And compared to the masses, its almost nothing. What do you have to live with after chemo? Your body is not sunburned, its practically microwaved. CESIUM CHLORIDE can be taken with OXYGEN DROPS. Go to the websites. You can go to these websites and they will give a whole package for you to buy. You can take these medicines over the course of 3 months, a year, or whatever they prescribe. After your mom is feeling well, taking it for about 2 months or more, you can almost garauntee that you are cured. But, you have to listen to them and take it till they tell you to stop. They even cure certain 3rd stage cancers with a 90% success rate. But, time is of the essence so I urge you to buy it as soon as possible and take next day delivery or something. I wish you the best of luck in the future. But, heed my warning, do not go into chemo. They always tell you something fuzzy like, oh..you might live another 2 years, or you might die right away..etc etc....Then how do you decide? But, they always say that people who have been on chemo will only live a maximum of X years after that. So, if you do exactly what I say, not only will you have a chance to survive, but all your friends that may get cancer...

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Is there anyone you know who survived stage 4 Colon Cancer and what treatment

Is there anyone you know who survived stage 4 Colon Cancer and what treatment?
MY FATHER HAS BEEN TREATED W/ CHEMO FOR ALMOST A YEAR. SPREAD TO LIVER AND LYMPH NODE. IT IS INOPERABLE THEY ARE STILL DOING CHEMO. THERE ARE ALOT OF OPTIONS
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God bless him! Listen, i know of people who has healed from cancer but very few thank to the chemiotherapy. Fare good, doctors try to do all their best to save life and i understand that until there's life is always good to try anything to make it better. However a stage four is well advanced my love. I don't want to give you false hope because i have lost my mum 12 years ago but then again i didn't know what i know now. Chemo accelerates the degenerative process as it kills the bad but also the good cells, therefore in time as the body weakens more and more, it will be probably the final killer. Now i know of few complementary methods that may help and give your dad a chance. There are superfoods very valuable to help reverse the cancer. This is found in Spirulina and Chlorella. I know that this may sound crazy to you but it's true what these algae can do to fight the cancer. Also medicinal mushrooms such as Maitake, Shitake and Reishi can work effectively. Please go to www.naturalnews.com and read about it. The guy who owns the website is called Mike Adams. You can download the book for free. please give it a go at least to complement with what your dad is already doing. Lots of love, be strong sweet heart!
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I am sorry to hear about your father. Your father has colon cancer which has spread systemically. In such cases the options are limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapy or else best supportive care. Chemotherapy is the first line therapy. It is given with an objective to reduce the size of the tumor and possibly downstage the disease. In case downstaging is possible, then surgey may be an option. The aim also is to improve and maintain a good quality of life. It would be good if you discuss with the oncologist about how your father is progressing and what are options.
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Yes theyre are alot of people that have survived stage 4 colon cancer,I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 had surgery and will start chemo soon,I'm 50 yrs old and with God's healing I will survive this too.God bless you
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I think you father has had a hard time with so much chemotherapy and I think that he should start looking elsewhere. There are cures for cancer but they are all actively suppressed. Go to my website and see how we cured my wife of stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is fine today and the cancer is long gone, 7 years after diagnoses.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Whether can piles and colon cancer co-exist/ happen at the same time

Whether can piles and colon cancer co-exist/ happen at the same time?
There is blood in the stool for 10 years, on and off. Is it confirmed piles and not cancer? piles are normal cells, right? bur cancer cells are abnormal and can spread fast, right? Will doctors answer the question?
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Yes they can coexist. Piles are normal cells. Most colon cancers are slow growing and rarely spread fast.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

How long does it take colon cancer to get to the liver

How long does it take colon cancer to get to the liver.?

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A difficult question. Depending on the region of the colon affected, the type of cancer and many other factors will determine the rate of growth of the cancer. If the cancer is left untreated and metastasizes it my seed in the liver, bone, or other tissues.
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That's a tough question to answer, as it really depends on the cancer itself. Some cancers are slow-growing -- some are aggressively fast growing. Research can often predict the path of metastasis, but not always the time in which it may spread -- with or without treatment.
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Depends on luck. Hopefully a long long time though.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

How do you acquire colon cancer

How do you acquire colon cancer?
what's the reason behind colon cancer?
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you cant just buy it in a store
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Colon Cancer Causes Most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polypsâ€”clusters of abnormal cells in the glands covering the inner wall of the colon. Over time, these abnormal growths enlarge and ultimately degenerate to become adenocarcinomas. People with any of several conditions known as adenomatous polyposis syndromes have a greater-than-normal risk of colorectal cancer. In these conditions, numerous adenomatous polyps develop in the colon, ultimately leading to colon cancer. The cancer usually occurs before age 40 years. Adenomatous polyposis syndromes tend to run in families. Such cases are referred to as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Celecoxib (Celebrex) has been FDA approved for FAP. After 6 months, celecoxib reduced the mean number of rectal and colon polyps by 28% compared to placebo (sugar pill) 5%. Another group of colon cancer syndromes, termed hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) syndromes, also run in families. In these syndromes, colon cancer develops without the precursor polyps. HNPCC syndromes are associated with a genetic abnormality. This abnormality has been identified, and a test is available. People at risk can be identified through genetic screening. Once identified as carriers of the abnormal gene, these people require counseling and regular screening to detect precancerous and cancerous tumors. HNPCC syndromes are sometimes linked to tumors in other parts of the body. Also at high risk for developing colon cancers are people with any of the following: Ulcerative colitis or Crohn colitis (Crohn disease) Breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer now or in the past A family history of colon cancer The risk of colon cancer increases 2-3 times for people with a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with colon cancer. The risk increases more if you have more than one affected family member, especially if the cancer was diagnosed at a young age. Other factors that may affect your risk of developing a colon cancer: Diet: Whether diet plays a role in developing colon cancer remains under debate. The belief that a high-fiber, low-fat diet could help prevent colon cancer has been questioned. Studies do indicate that exercise and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help prevent colon cancer. Obesity: Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for colon cancer. Smoking: Cigarette smoking has been definitely linked to a higher risk for colon cancer. Drug effects: Recent studies have suggested that estrogen replacement therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin may reduce colorectal cancer risk.
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Frankie has answered this question fairly well. FAP, Prolonged Pan UC, HNPCC, Strong family history could be few of the reasons why one gets it. Still large number of cases are seen without many risk factors. One should consult the Surgeon if One has recently altered bowel habits, Bloody or spurious diarrhoea. .If one is worried he can get his stool checked. Colonoscopy can be reserved for some. Embarrassment or fear should never be cause for anybody's death
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There hasn't been any research yet that directly links lifestyle or genetics to colon cancer. There is a higher incidence if a relative has had ulcerative colitis or colon cancer, which indicates some genetic link, but research is ongoing. Colon cancer affects all sorts of people - from the large and wobbly, to the healthy-eating slim ones...and everything in between.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

How fast can ascending colon cancer (stage 1) spread

How fast can ascending colon cancer (stage 1) spread?

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Colon cancer is usually (not always) slow growing. My husband was diagnosed at stage 3 and the doctor estimates the tumour was growing 5-10 years to get to that stage. But the treatment is always easier if done early. So a person diagnosed with stage 1 should have the treatment (usually only surgery at stage 1), and has a very very good chance of a long, normal life. Unless the doctor has indicated otherwise, a delay of a few weeks over Christmas, or while the person considers treatment choices will NOT be a problem. Sometimes its best to take a few weeks to consider the news before launching into treatment. Good luck!

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Saturday, November 1, 2008

My husband has advanced colon cancer and gets sudden violent chills and shaking but no fever - why

My husband has advanced colon cancer and gets sudden violent chills and shaking but no fever - why?
He was fine when he went to bed and 30 minutes later woke up freezing cold and shaking so much that his whole body ached.
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I am afraid the cancer cells also affect the immune system, which can lead to a sudden fever developing, as well as chills or unexplained body aches. Don't go spending money on LDN whatever you may read online. Speak to your husband's doctors about it first... "Existing research on LDN use in cancer is very limited. LDN is currently being used mainly as a result of findings reported by Dr. Bihari from his own practice and indirect scientific evidence. Our experience indicates that LDN can be a useful part of a cancer treatment program in properly selected patients. Due to the small number of patients treated, we have not yet observed results comparable to Dr. Bihariiâ€™s (he has treated over 450 cancer patients). One of the issues with LDN is that cancer patients frequently require opiate medication for pain control, and LDN will interfere with these medications resulting in uncontrolled pain. LDN may be considered for patients who do not use opiates or who infrequently use shot-acting opiates. For patients taking any form of controlled-release opiate, opiate patch, pain pump or methadone, LDN should not be used." Go carefully. speak to your doctor.

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