Sunday, March 28, 2010

Is colon cancer hereditary

Is colon cancer hereditary?
My uncle was just diagnosed with colon cancer, and I told my dad that he should get checked. He said he didn't have to because it wasn't hereditary. I have heard that it was. Does anyone know if it is or not?
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naw i dont think so. My dad got colon cancer hes fine by the way he beat it out and none of my family has gotton it b4
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My wife's uncles all died from colon cancer - so, it wouldn't hurt for him to get scoped out - as her Dad does! He's the last of their bunch!
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Heredity DOES play a part. I went in for my first colonoscopy at 50.I was told to come back in 5 years. Last year my mom died of colon cancer. My doc says I should now be checked every 3 years. It does play a part. Your dad should get checked ASAP. And every 3 years thereafter.
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Colon cancer can run in families. Check web sites for colon cancer info. My son-in-law had it at 39. He is doing good as he went to his doctor as soon as symptoms were noticed. His children now have been asked to start having a colonoscopy at 20 yrs of age. Your Dad would benefit from one also even if no symptoms are present. Maybe you could show him the info you find on the web. Good Luck!
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Yeah it is. I'm 20 and I have it. My grandfather died from it and its because its hereditary that I have it. Your dad really should get checked.
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yes.most cancer diseases have heretical factors. males have more tendency to develop colon CA than females. its better for your father to check.
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yes and if its in the family, all members should have a regular colonoscopy done yearly. Not all children will end up with it, but you can be sure one child will take after or inherit the gene.
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Yes it can be hereditary. My grandfather died of colon cancer and they recommended my dad be checked often.
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Go to the American Cancer site, you should fine some answers there.
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There is a rare form of colon cancer called familial polyposis that is hereditary. Other types may have a genetic factor and may also have an environmental factor as siblings grow up in the same house, learn the same eating habits and eat the same foods. That aside, even with no family history of colon cancer and no symptoms one should have a colonoscopy by the time they are 45-50 years old. Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be 100% curable on the spot during the screening exam and can prevent colon cancer all together by removing polyps before they become cancerous. On the other hand, if one waits until they have symptoms they are going to have a colonoscopy anyway, unless it is so bad they go straight to surgery and you run the risk of living the rest of your life with a colostomy bag or dieing. Is this a risk you dad is willing to take? I wouldnâ€™t bet on a football game with those odds. Iâ€™m a cancer registrar and see cancer cases all day long and I can tell you if my sister was diagnosed with colon cancer I would have a colonoscopy ASAP.
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I have hereditary Colon Cancer, it is called Gardner's syndrome. It is usually passed from father to child, never documented to be passed by the mother. Luckily mine was caught in time. Chemo has shrank a 7 inch tumor that was pressing on my spine to the size of a penny. Tell you dad to get checked!!
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I agree with you. My wife had colon cancer a few years ago. When she mentioned to her surgeon that my dad had colon cancer, the surgeon started busting my chops to have a colonoscope. Because my dad had it it didn't mean i would get it, but there was a greater chance I would.. To shut my wife up, I agreed. The dr removed several polyps, which he said would have definately developed into cancer. I now have one every year, and it seems he always finds polyps. but being told, "see you next year" sure beats being told, " I hate to tell you........."

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Anyone with knowledge about colon or liver cancer, please help me with this question

Anyone with knowledge about colon or liver cancer, please help me with this question?
My father is 56 yrs old, and he has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. The size of the tumor is the size of a golf ball. It was caught early, i was told anyways. He went in to see if the cancer had spread and had a full body ct scan done and they found a cyst that is the size of the top part of your thumb. The dr.s believe it is cancer. My father did have hepatitus b once before because of the vietnam war. Also has high blood pressure, and thats his only health issues. He is 5-10, 170wt. My dad tells me little, i looked on internet and it sounds like Metastatic liver disease except that he has not had any of the symptoms yet. My ? is what is fixen to happen, what is his chances of surviving all of this, and how long. Please no b.s. I would really like to know from some doctors on here or someone with experience.They did a biopsy on the colon tumor and it came back inconclusive, but the doctors said that they believe it may be cancer. What do u think?
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Hi ,I am also a viet-nam vet,was your dad in the nam?Find a lawyer that deals with agent orange cases,or have your dad contact me.I'd be interested in where,when he was in viet-nam.Agent Orange causes these types of cancer,along with other chemical agents used over there.I have a sister who just went through a liver,kindey transplant.The best place to go for these transplants is indianappolis ,Indiana.write me bjec22@yahoo.com for more info.
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He needs to go to an oncologist and get his opinion. People sometimes have surgery to have parts of their colon or intestine cut out and have colostomy bag or ileostomy bag (if small intestine). If cancer , they might suggest chemo. It is hard to say, since even the doctors don't seem to be sure. Not sure how you jumped to the conclusion of metastatic liver disease unless the growth was on his liver and even then, it could be a benign growth of some sort. But go to an oncologist if the general practitioner is not sure.Sometimes they even have blood tests that indicate (to a certain degree of accuracy, but not certain) cancer of this type or that type (ie pancreas cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, etc). An oncologist would know about these tests...so would a GP, but they wouldn't use them as often..It is not a sure sign, but something to use as an indicator to do further testing. I see the posting above on agent orange...here is a link to that on the VA website.. http://www1.va.gov/agentorange/ (VA agent orange info)
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Hello! It is difficult when our parents have cancer. My dad has prostate cancer, asthma and bronchitis and is 73 years old. Chances of surviving as with your dad depends on a lot of things. So many things that doctors, even in the best or worst of circumstances can not tell you for sure what the outcome will be. One of the things Doctors and scientist are finding out is that if your Glutathione is high you live long and healthy; if it is low youâ€™re susceptible to everything and anything. Information that might help is investigating Glutathione and a product called Immunocal. Immunocal is patented and clinically proven to raise Glutathione in the body. Glutathione is a molecule found and produced in every cell of the body. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the immune system, detoxification, recycling of antioxidants and several other things. In a nutshell, Glutathione is the first line defense against diseases. Best resource of information is in the book "Glutathione. Your body's most powerful protector" by Jimmy Gutman, MD, researcher and emergency physician. Chapter 5 of this book addresses Cancer and the role of Glutathione and cancer. This is not just a bunch of hype, you can find over 80,000 medical articles on www.pubmed.gov concerning glutathione and 10,079 for the combination â€œGlutathione cancer â€œ. I have not read them all but every single one I have read says elevated levels of Glutathione help and low levels are detrimental. As for Immunocal, it has 7 method of use patens and is listed the U.S. Physiciansâ€™ Desk Reference (PDR) and the Pharmacistâ€™s Red Book. If you'd like more information, please contact me at orklein@optonline.net
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I am not a doctor, but I am a nurse. Keep in mind that this is only my opinion. For colon cancer (which usually stays encapsulated in the colon itself) it may be possible to remove the cancerous section of the colon and create a colostomy (where part of the colon is placed through the skin onto the outside of the body and bowel movements would be caught in a bag). This is, of course, dependent upon how far his cancer has progressed and what type it is. If his cancer is a fast growing, progressive type, the doctors are also most likely going to do chemotherapy. If the spot on his liver is cancer, it is possible to do a liver resection (where they remove a wedge of the liver). You cannot live without your liver, so they couldn't remove it all. Hepatitis B can cause cirrhosis of the liver and if you have Hep B you have an increased chance of developing liver cancer. So, in answer to your question, it depends on what type of cancer your father has and how the doctors treat it. I cannot tell you how long he has to live, but I would suggest you love him each and every day.

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Is it true that black pepper causes colon cancer

Is it true that black pepper causes colon cancer ?

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No, colon cancer is primarily genetic.
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I never heard of such a thing. If it were true, just about everyone would have colon cancer.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Can someone have cancer (originially colon) that has spead to the liver and kidneys yet have no symptoms

Can someone have cancer (originially colon) that has spead to the liver and kidneys yet have no symptoms?
One test showed possible cancer spreading, but it seems there are no symptoms...is this a good sign?
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What kind of test was taken? By the time there are symptoms it is usually too late.
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SAadly, it is a popular misconception that if you have cancer you will be ill and have obvious symptoms. There are about 200 different cancers out there that can attack various parts of our body. They have many different symptoms. Many can be growing and spreading quietly for a long time before symptoms are seen. Some symptoms must be present to prompt the testing that has been done. If the Dr suspects cancer, there will be LOTS more testing organised!!!
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yes you can have it and never know its there spreading all over.. my mother had colon cancer and didn't know it and it was size of a baseball.. they found hers when she was having something else done with a sonogram.. so god was watching over her and the lady that was doing the sonogram.

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Friday, March 12, 2010

I'm 14 and I think I may have/be at risk for colon cancer

I'm 14 and I think I may have/be at risk for colon cancer??
Well my dad's dad died of Colon Cancer in March. He had a tumor the size of a soccer ball. MY dad probably has it because he's always constipated and he bleeds while on the toilet. Maybe too much information, but I poop once a week. My dad and I are taking fiber pills to see if that works. Any suggestions? Comments? Is there a chance I have colon cancer too? Like as of now or in a few years? My dad got his hemroids removed about 2 years ago...
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SEE A DOCTOR! you might have cancer i am sorry about your dad i hope hes in heaven
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guys are wayyy more likely for colon cancer than females. your dad should be getting colonscopies done every 6 months, or a year if doctor doesn't see any polyps. his chance increases with age. You shouldn't be concerned for quite some time until your older. the doctor can tell you when you should start going to for colonoscopies
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I don't know your chances but if you are only eliminating once a week, you need to go to the doctor.
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there is always a possibility. Cancer seems to have a genetic link, meaning if your parents have it you are more likely to get it, but then again you may be in the clear. If your worried about it, get a yearly checkup with your doctor.
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Bleeding on the toilet could just be hemerrroids, unless it's in the stool. It might be your diet that makes you poop once a week, like red meat is hard to digest, things like that. My sister in law had that problem, the doctor told her to watch what she eats and keep a journal. Go talk to a doctor.
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colon cancer is usually a disease in old ppl, let your mom know of your concerns and her or a doctor can explain some things to look for
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I think it's very unlikely you have cancer at 14. I was convinced at your age that I had breast cancer until it just consumed my all my thoughts. My mother finally took me to the doctor because of my worries. He examined me and assured me I didn't, and told me my fears were probably because I had become aware of it. Bleeding in the toilet can be caused by hemorroids or hard bowel movements. Your dad probably should be checked out. Try eating more fiber rich foods, fruits and vegetables and high fiber cereal. If you are really worried, see a doctor and talk about your worries.
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U might have it but females usually inherit most traits from their mother.Go see a doctor, if u do have it don't give in to it, fight it. Live your life.....
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You are too young to have colon cancer. Drink more water, eat more veges and whole grains and stay away from fast foods. Your health should improve.
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Red blood usually origins from last part of colon. If something is deeper located blood is usually darker.
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Colon cancer occurs in almost the same numbers in men versus women. It is rare in children (3 in 15 million), but they're not immune to it! Since you have a high risk because of your family history and obviously have another factor (constipation), you need to watch for bleeding and other symptoms (thin stool, blood, weight loss, pain, nauseau). Children with colon cancer are also diagnosed much later than adults (and younger people have worse outcomes with all cancers!), get checked regularly. Inform yourself as much as possible and stay on top of it! Soon, there will be a newer and less invasive method to check the colon (virtual colonoscopy) and once the insurances comply to pay these screenings, it should be 'history' in less than a few generations (hopefully!).
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I think you have constipation problem, go to doc, or visit this site for more info on colon cancer http://cancer-care-center.blogspot.com/
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I have had two colon surgies and it is so important that you are aware of what is going on with your body. Constipation can cause major problems with your colon. There are foods that will help and you might have IBS which would cause you to be constipated. Talk to your doctor because there are some great meds that help naturally with contipation because fiber does not always work for everyone. Keep in touch with your doctor and let him know what is going on with you and stay on top of it. You are very smart to be concerned about colon cancer--and you are only 14.
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Monday, March 8, 2010

According to the doc I have hemmorids not colon cancer im 23

According to the doc I have hemmorids not colon cancer im 23.?
Now according to the doc which gave me some test and looked at it under a microscope i have hemmoirds. Now I have to use prep H. How often should I put it in perday? How many times a day? Also I use to have some red in my stools now its gone and its either brown and floating and or with some black line in the middle or dots in it am i making progress?
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I have no idea who often you are supposed to use it. This is something you should have asked the doctor or just read the package. If youâ€™re not bleeding anymore I would say you are making progress.
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I would say that if you are having a lot of constipation or diarrhea,or have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome to have a colon exam i'm not sure of the spelling but i'll sound it out the best i can colon os ca pe they found my sisters cancer that way. But she's 53 anyway I wish you good luck... But it sounds like the Dr. and you have it under control.Take care and try not to worry so much P.S. drink lots of water and eat lots of greens and fruit

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Colon Cancer Chemo Question for anyone who has ever experienced it, first or second hand

Colon Cancer Chemo Question for anyone who has ever experienced it, first or second hand...?
Can someone who has ever been through chemotherapy for colon cancer or sat through a chemo treatment with someone or who is in oncology field please give me a run down of what a typical chemotherapy infusion is like for a patient? Specifically, I'm looking at the FOLFOX regimen. I'm a writer and I'm trying to describe my character's first chemotherapy treatment, so a full account with as many details as you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
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http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=15970 Hope this helps
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i had leukaemia when i was 14 my first treatment was wierd. i still couldnt quite believe that i was actually having CHEMOTHERAPY. it was such a grown up word. Any way it was a drug called Daunorubicine, a bright orang liquid , as soon as i saw it going down the tube attatched to my drip, my stomach turned. I kept waiting for the side effects too kick in, i was thinking my hair is gonna drop out in 5, 4, 3 , 2, 1 and it didnt.. i kept tugging on it thinking the sooner it comes out the better. . i felt sick afterward and and i had to drink 4 litres of water in the next hour, when i peed it was bright orang just tlike the medicine. that nihgt i suffered the worst stomach craps EVER. my next treatment was a lumbar puncture and intrathecal methotrexate (an injection in the base of your spine) they sedated me, but i woke up as they were putting the needle in. ive fell traumatised nby that ever sinceand hate people touching my lower back. anyt way i held my breath when i wokeup and wouldnt breathe out cos of the pain, and i almost suffocated, afterwoods, i had to lay on my back for half an hour. if you sit up after it can give you a migraine. i puked alll night
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I don't have first hand knowledge of this, but my wife treated for colon cancer and this was the chemotherapy she received. She said her treatments were not that bad at first (very little loss of energy and no side effects), but later in the treatment she had terrible numbness in her fingers and feet, extreme nausia, and loss of energy. It took about 3 treatments before she felt any side effects. Also, she may not be a typical patient because she is in her late 30's and also received daily radiation at the same time as the chemo. Good luck with your research.
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This was on the news in upstate New York, and I'm telling everyone who will listen. CANCER: On the news it was found that Swedish scientists found that human breast milks kills cancer in a petri dish. People who drink it have had some success in fighting off cancer. You need a prescription and it's not the cheapest thing to obtain, but it works. http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061209/bob8.asp http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4187697.stm

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Monday, March 1, 2010

What Type OF Vitamins Should I Take. For Recovering From Colon Cancer

What Type OF Vitamins Should I Take. For Recovering From Colon Cancer?

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If you are still getting treatment, then speak with your doctor before taking vitamins. The vitamins can weaken the chemotherapy.
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Don't take any vitamins unless your doc tells you.
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Only what your doctor tells you to. Ask him. Now, please stay healthy. After this is over, I hope you never have to ask another question about cancer.
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All good advice so far. The best vitamins anyone can have are from fresh dairy products, fruit and vegetables. Crunchy celery, watermelon, apples, oranges, broccolli, banana smoothies, strawberry yoghurt. Yum.

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