My father when in for test and was positive for Colon Cancer what happens next?
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He will be referred to a cancer specialist and probably a surgeon to see what the recommended treatment is. My brother was diagnosed at 36 and is now 4 years cancer free, after a liver resection because his was aggressive and had spread. He is doing great:) Colon cancer is very treatable if caught early. Best wishes to dad. Edit- He was diagnosed in mid December and I was in my Dr office 1st week of January demanding to have a colonoscopy done, and found out I had High Blood pressure, HMM cant imagine why. Anyway I had my first scope done in Feb and had my 5 year last Nov when I was facing gallbladder surgery. My thought was if something is wrong they can fix it all at one time, not multiple surgeries!. Make an appointment with your dr and get the test, the day before is the worst part. I would go every year if they would let me to avoid what my brother has been through.!
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Thumbs up to Susan. She nailed the answer. Add my best wishes also.
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Ny wife was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001. From hearing that she had cancer until surgery was performed, it was almost 8 weeks. The first thing they DON:T do is rush you to the operating room. She was sent for blood tests, a cat scan, an ultrasound, a consultation with the chemotherapy doctor, a consultation with the radiology doctor, a consutation with her internist. Finally, surgery was scheduled. I'll be honest and will tell you she did have some complications, but right now, she;s doing just great! NOW, here's where his cancer concens you! Since my father had a history of colon cancer, my wife mentioned this to her surgeon, and her surgeon starts busting my tail to have a colonoscope, which I did., He found several polyps, which were pre-malignant. Because they were found early, he was able to remove them while he was in there, and no further treatment was needed. I am on his "mailing list "to have another one soon, but " see you in 2 years" sure beats being told, ": you need surgery" So, since your father has a history of it, I suggest you mention this to your doctor and hear what he recommends.Or, talk to his surgeon. Good luck to your dad.
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I had colon cancer in October....I found out Friday and Wednesday (5days later) they removed 12 inches of my colon. That Friday they found out they did a colonoscopy, CT scan, xrays and ultra sound all in one day. I had a great team of dr's. I was only 46yrs old and had no symptoms. Saw a little blood in my stool, thought it was from blood thinner shots I was on for a blood clot. Went to the ER and they admitted me. Knowing I had cancer, I can't tell you what it did to me mentally. They were able to take it out and no further treatments, no chemo or radiations. It was stage 1. I did get genetic testing done to see if I have a mutated gene since cancer runs in my family, and it came back that my genes were normal. They said I was a sporadic cancer person, no real reason why I got it. My chances of getting it again would be the same as the general public. They also were able to do my surgery laperscopicly, which made healing a breeze. Good luck, be persistent that they don't make him wait for surgery.
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