One of my friends had colon cancer at the age of 23. The doctors are saying that, it's FAP (Familial adenomatous polyposis). The doctors removed the cancer in the first operation. However, she might have to go through another operation of complete seperation of the large colon. In between that, she will go through chemotheraphy. I know that colon cancer is pretty normal after the age of 40. But, what are the complications of such early colon cancer (at the age of 23)? Will she survive? FYI, in cancer level (1,2,3A,3B,4) (1=early stage), her cancer level is 2. In the blood, the infection level is 2 out of 0,1,2,3 (0=no infection). Please mention your filed of expertise.
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According to what I've read, colon cancer can be controlled or eliminated by avoiding red meat and dairy products and eating lots of vegetables. Especially those high in antioxidants. Like brocolli and blueberries and so forth. Colon cancer is most definitely not "pretty normal after the age of 40"... where on earth did you come up with that? Did you mean that it's more unusual at age 23 than 40? It's true that the body's immune system is stronger in your twenties than your forties, but cancer is usually caused by either a genetic predisposition or some form of what I like to call "irritant" (or combination of the two)... whether it be red meat, smoking, asbestos, or whatever pollutant you ingest. She can increase her chances of survival by finding a good naturopath or immersing herself in the mountains of information on the subject here on the Internet.
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She has the advantage of her age. My dad had colon cancer and he survived. he was 70 when he was diagnosed with it. 8 yrs have passed. He has a ostomy, and he functions normally. You are a very supportive friend.
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it is rare for a person that young to get colon cancer. but it happens. about a year ago i had 7 polyps removed that were pre cancer. i have a very strong family history of colon cancer. 1 brother my father grand father and great grand father. colon cancer is one of the fast killing cancers in the world. i also am a nurse for top surgeon in the US and we do colon cancer surgeries. it worries me about your friend because in the past 6 months i have had 3 patients die from colon cancer. but if she is only a stage 1 then they might have caught it in time. hope it all works out
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My sister is 52 and currently in chemo for this condition. She has already lost most of her colon, is on an ileostomy and is hoping for reconnection of her intestines in 4 months. She is at stage 3. There is nothing normal about going through this. Yes, we have the genetic predisposition but she ignored the symptoms for 2 years prior to seeking treatment. There is every reason to believe that survival is the prognosis. Inconvenience and time were her excuses. Now, she knows a colonoscopy and simple test would have taken less time and been less inconvenient.
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