Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Is Athiest here asking questions a sign of colon cancer in 2012? If so, how many unicorns on the Ark, or what

Is Athiest here asking questions a sign of colon cancer in 2012? If so, how many unicorns on the Ark, or what?

Religion & Spirituality - 10 Answers
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Goddidit!
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que?
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It's because we have no morality, and our lives have no meaning or purpose. Also, we hate God and Jesus, and we're all gay.
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42
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o.O I don't think you finished your question.
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Over on the left side, gas knows how lettuce plugs the toe in a hot bottle of rabbits.
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Can we get him to recant?
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When I was a kid I was told this story about how the unicorn liked to play so much that when Noah came to take him on the ark he just carried on playing and missed the boat - and drowned. Isn't that a horrible thing to tell kids?
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Yes it is, but you will get over it, but it will be a journey fo a lifetime, There were about 17-25 unicorns on the ark. There was one male, and all the females fought over him, killing each other, and the unicorn found he was gay and then got killed by noah for confessing. That's why they are extinct. Which is sad because they were so majestic.
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Ha ha. I feel like I'm in on it. I get the joke. so clever.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Colon Cancer Stages and Symptoms

Colon Cancer Stages and Symptoms?
Is it possible to have stage 3 or stage 4 colon cancer, yet have perfect bowel movements daily? Or would these late stages of Colon Cancer cause constipation and thin pencil or ribbon like stools?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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The only way that can be answered is by seeing a specialist and requesting a colonoscopy. That's a good way of checking your colon for cancer or any other abnormalities. I've heard of people not having any symptoms, but were diagnosed with colon cancer after a colonoscopy. Good Luck!
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I have yet to see a single colon cancer patient whose complaints included thin pencil or ribbon like stools regardless of stage. No one with a stage 3 or 4 would have normal daily bowel movements. Nearly all have intermittent diarrhea and constipation. Most will have blood.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

I'm 29 yrs. old and I'm having symptoms that I feel could be colon cancer. What type of tests would doctor do

I'm 29 yrs. old and I'm having symptoms that I feel could be colon cancer. What type of tests would doctor do?
I don't know if my doctor will take me seriously when I mention to him that I feel I could have colon cancer. What type of tests would a doctor do to find out if that is what I have? P.S. Im going to see a doctor of internal medicine.
Cancer - 9 Answers
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Your doctor should be performing a colonscopy. If this doctor doesn't take you seriously, find one that WILL!!! You *are* very young to be having colon cancer (it's generally a disease of middle- to old-age), but of course it's possible. Either way, go for a check, if only for your own peace of mind.
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If you have symptoms suggestive of colon cancer (abdominal pain/ feeling of incomplete emptying/ change in bowel habbit/ weight loss/ blood/mucous in stools etc) the gold standard for diagnosis is colonoscopy which is when they stick a camera up your bum and have a look. Good luck. btw see another dr is they don't take you seriously - because they should. The chances of having colon cancer at your age is very slim unless you have a family history of colon cancer with young family members affected.
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Just out of curiosity - why are you immediately jumping to the conclusion that it could be colon cancer? You could have a number of things, such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome,) Crones Disease, Diverticulitis and other things - it not not necessarily cancer - please don't get yourself so scared into thinking that immediately. As far as test - my guess is the first thing the doctor is probably going to want to do is a Colonoscopy. This is a very painless and simple procedure. They will put you to sleep under a VERY LIGHT general anesthesia and do the procedure. This is a very effective test to show most anything that may be going on in your colon. Again, please don't jump to conclusions. Don't go in telling your doctor that you think you have cancer - simply tell him/her what the symptoms that are bothering you are and let him/her be the doctor and tell you what might be going on. Good luck, hope this helps.
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Your intern will examine you for hemmoroids, which are very common reason for pain and passing red blood. If he does not find hemmoroids he will probably refer you to a gastroentrologist for another examination and a possible colonscopy. A colonoscopy is a procedure done that allows a doctor to look inside your colon to find out what is going on. I am not sure what symptoms you are having but in general if you are passing red blood, have cramps, diarrea, constipation, pain, pus, red blood . . it is not necessarily a symptom of colon cancer. Colon cancer in the early stages is asymptomatic . . you wouldn't have symptoms. But it could be other things . . hemmoroids, fissure (tear in colon), Crohns Disease, or ulcerative colitis. You really will not know until you are examined and can have a definitive diagnosis. Be persistent. You want to find out exactly what you are dealing with, just so you can get on with your life and not be so worried.
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You have many good answers here, but I just wanted to add that recently I had my first colonoscopy, and it was a piece of cake! Persist with your doctor or another if necessary, so you can have the peace of mind of knowing what you have and are able to work on the cure.
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i would suggest aking a colonoscopy ..
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You should see a gastrologist, and they will do a scope of your colon.
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Colorectal cancer is extremely common. Symptoms include blood in the stool or change in bowel habits. Screening is with fecal occult blood testing. Diagnosis is by colonoscopy. Treatment is surgical resection and chemotherapy for nodal involvement. Your doctor will perform a physical exam and press on your belly area. The physical exam rarely shows any problems, although an abdominal mass may be felt. A rectal exam may reveal a mass in patients with rectal cancer, but not colon cancer. Imaging tests to diagnose colorectal cancer include: * Colonoscopy * Sigmoidoscopy Note: Only colonoscopy can see the entire colon. A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) may detect small amounts of blood in the stool, which could suggest colon cancer. However, this test is often negative in patients with colon cancer. For this reason, a FOBT must be done along with colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. It is also important to note that a positive FOBT doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. A complete blood count may reveal show signs of anemia with low iron levels. If your doctor learns that you do have colorectal cancer, additional tests will be done to see if the cancer has spread. This is called staging. * Stage 0: Very early cancer on the innermost layer of the intestine * Stage I: Cancer is in the inner layers of the colon * Stage II: Cancer has spread through the muscle wall of the colon * Stage III: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes * Stage IV: Cancer that has spread to other organs Please see the web pages for more details on Colon cancer.
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FOBT - fecal occult blood test Best wishes!

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Do you think a bariatric surgeon is qualified to perform colon cancer surgery

Do you think a bariatric surgeon is qualified to perform colon cancer surgery?

Cancer - 4 Answers
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheOpenDoorForsupport/
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A lot of surgeons who are "general surgeons" also perform bariatic surgery, so my answer would be yes.
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i think so?
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my cancer doc is also a Bariatric surgeon. He is licenced for both and works at MD Anderson in Houston one of the leading cancer instatuites.

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Colon Cancer Walk Team Name

Colon Cancer Walk Team Name?
A good friend has just died and to honor her memory, we are planning to join a Colon Cancer Walk. Her name was Lisa, we would like to use that in the team name if possible. The team will include both men & women, her husband and two young sons.
Cancer - 1 Answers
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ok i know this will sound sooo corny, and i stole it off the simpsons, lol. but i really like it. lisa lion heart. i like this name as i think anyone who has to battle cancer, no matter what the outcome, has the heart of a lion.what ever you decide to name your team, it is a wonderful thing you are all doing. i am sure your friend would be proud .

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Should I worry about colon cancer

Should I worry about colon cancer?
I am only a 21-year-old male. My grandparents do have a history of colon cancer but they are in their 70s. The symptoms I have been having are narrow/thin stool, feeling unable to completely empty the bowels, constipation as well as diarrhea, and a lot of abdominal bloating. On two occasions I had a lot of bright red blood in the toilet. I never vomited, though. Does anyone know if these symptoms sound like something else besides cancer? I still have to wait a few more weeks to get in to see a gastroenterologist.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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You could have hemorrhoids that are bleeding. Irritable Bowel Syndrome also causes some of these symptoms. I know it is hard not to worry, but try to keep track of what is going on and give the doctor a complete description when you get into see him or her. It is not necessarily cancer. Don't worry about that until you have to. Also keep track of what you are eating until you get into see the doctor. You want to be able to answer all of the doctor's questions completely and accurately. Good luck to you.
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colon cancer is usually a disease of older people. However, cancer does not honor age, unfortunately. If you have a family history, then you are very wise to get it checked out. The doctor may want to scope you. It doesn't hurt, i know, I had enough times. It doesn't mean you actually have colon cancer but I wouldn't take any chances since you do have a history, no will be able to tell you if you have cancer...only your doctor will and you are seeing the right kind of doctor. Your type of symptoms can be a variety of problems. First and foremost. you must rule out cancer. Good luck to you and my prayers are with you.
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You could have severe IBS which I had with similar symptoms. I know they sound like cancer, and it is scary-but, my tests turned out okay. Look up IBS on the net.
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It is good that you are going to see a gastroenterolgist for evaluation. He may want to do a colonscopy to examine your colon to check for polys or structural abnomalties. It is difficult to know from the description of your symptoms what you may be dealing with (that's why you go to a doctor to find out for sure!). Anyway, here are just a few other possibilities: Chron's Disease - http://www.ccfa.org/ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/crohnsdisease.html Ulcerative Colitis - http://www.ccfa.org/ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ulcerativecolitis.html Colonic Polyps http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colonicpolyps.html Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/irritablebowelsyndrome.html Good luck with your appointment.
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Colon cancer is not an "old persons disease"...sorry to tell you all that. Like any cancer, it can strike at any age, and if there's a family history, that just makes it more likely. You probably have nothing to worry about..yet. Your parent (the one with the colon-cancer parents) should be getting a colonoscopy at the age of 40 (not 50 like "normal" people). It doesnt hurt and it can save your life.

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

How frequent does colon or rectum cancer occurs to men less than 25 years of age

How frequent does colon or rectum cancer occurs to men less than 25 years of age?

Cancer - 5 Answers
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That's pretty rare actually. Even if you have a family history of cancer (like I do) you still don't have to worry until you're about 35, or if you're really paranoid then 30.
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The biggest single risk factor for colon cancer is age; the risk increases as you get older. More than 80% of people diagnosed with colon cancer are over 60. I would assume the answer to your question is almost never
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The incidence of colon cancer is quite high in this country. About 2% occur in men under 25 and they are usually in the rectum or anus and are due to HPV. This number appears to be rising, but it is still uncommon.
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Almost never. If you are bleeding that is almost certainly from hemmorhoids - stop whiping so hard and put white zinc baby diaper creme on a couple times a week, zaps them totally! And if you are constipated see a good HMO chiropractor to get your lumbar spine adjusted so you have normal parystalsis again.
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I had colon cancer at 46yrs old and had no symptoms. They said I probably had it for 5-7 years based on the size. The thing with cancer is it does not discriminate anyone or any age. Check out the National Institute of Cancer for more information. I was very lucky and they were able to remove all of it, along with 12 inches of my colon. Hope this website helps.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Eating shrimp can be good or bad for a colon cancer patient

Eating shrimp can be good or bad for a colon cancer patient?

Cancer - 3 Answers
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As long as they are not allergic and itâ€™s not on their list of things not to eat it doesnâ€™t matter
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The diet of a person suffering from cancer is of vital importance to their survival. I don't know about shrimp specifically, but the most effective anti-cancer diets are based on raw fruits and vegetables, and disclude most meats, salt rich foods, and processed foods. Here a few links to sites regarding cancer diet: http://www.healthcastle.com/cancerdiet.shtml http://www.gerson.org/
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It makes no damn difference. Good luck.
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Yes. Taking Shrimp is good for Cancer patients as it contain lot of Selenium and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which gives cancer protection. I stongly recommend all the cancer patients including Colorectal patients to consume Shrimps. Only some people are allergic to Shrimp and they should consult the doctors and take precaution. Shrimp are an excellent source of selenium, providing 64.2% of the daily value for this trace mineral in a 4-ounce serving. Accumulated evidence from prospective studies, intervention trials and studies on animal models of cancer have suggested a strong inverse correlation between selenium intake and cancer incidence. Selenium has been shown to induce DNA repair and synthesis in damaged cells, to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, and to induce their apoptosis, the self-destruct sequence the body uses to eliminate worn out or abnormal cells. In addition, selenium is incorporated at the active site of many proteins, including glutathione peroxidase, which is particularly important for cancer protection. One of the body's most powerful antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase is used in the liver to detoxify a wide range of potentially harmful molecules. When levels of glutathione peroxidase are too low, these toxic molecules are not disarmed and wreak havoc on any cells with which they come in contact, damaging their cellular DNA and promoting the development of cancer cells. Shrimp also provide omega-3 fats, which have been found to greatly reduce risk of colorectal cancer in a study comparing 1,455 subjects with colorectal cancer to 1,455 matched healthy controls. Those whose diets provided the most omega-3s had a 37% reduction in colorectal cancer risk, compared to those whose diets provided the least. Colorectal cancer risk was 41% lower in those with the highest average intake of EPA, and 37% lower in those whose diets supplied the most DHA. -

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