Thursday, June 28, 2012

If your one sister has breast cancer colon cancer and your othersister had overian cancer

If your one sister has breast cancer colon cancer and your othersister had overian cancer..?
does this mean since i am a nother sister will i get these cancers too.
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I'd be worried. May run in the family!
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No but... Seems like your family cancer in the system so i would get regularly checked out so if you ever did come down with it you could catch it at the beginning stages..
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it means your risk of cancer is high. but it doesnt mean you'll get them automatically.
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dependson genetics but when u r older u get check ed regulary since it ran in your family
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No. Cancer isn't contageous. But if cancers are really popular in your family history, there might be a chance you'll have it in the future.
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No that doesnt mean that you will get these cancers. If I were you I'd just make sure to go to the doctors regularly and continue to be checked since this runs in your family. You & your family will be in my prayers.
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Not necessarily...there is no guarantee you will Ask your Dr about BRAC analysis..I saw a commercial for it on TV...it is a blood test that can check to see how likely you are to get certain forms of cancer BEFORE you get them
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It means that you have a very good chance of getting cancer, not that you absolutely will. So make sure to take care of yourself and get your check-ups. Good luck!
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Maybe. Better have yourself checked annually. I've read of an article that has stomach cancers running in their bloodline and all of them you know, so one of them had himself checked every year and managed to escape that 'fate'. =)
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keep track of who got what and when as when your not sure it runs in the family and you need to get checked by a doctor and let him know that 2 sisters already had cancer.
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There is a higher chance you will get it. I would be right on top your health and seeing your doctors, especally with those odds.
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Sounds like your family is very cancer prone. I highly suggest you get regular cancer checks.
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and when I found out and talked with my doctor, she explained that there are actually 5 different kinds of breast cancer. Mine was hereditary, which I at the time had never heard of. Some cancers are hereditary and others are mainly caused by our enviroment. There are certain tests that you can take that will tell you if you are at risk or not. You might want to talk to your sisters doctor and find out if the types they have are genetic or not. Depending on when the cancer is found, there are different levels they use to measure how much it has spread, it can travel to other parts of the body. So the one sister you have that has both breast cancer and colon cancer, might have an advanced breast cancer or an advanced colon cancer that has spread to other parts of her body. The best thing you can do, is arm yourself with information!!! This might answer your questions and put your mind at ease. But find out exactly what type of breast cancer your sisters have. It might very well be the same type I had which is hereditary and can also be passed to any children you have. Also, mine wasn't found by finding a lump! It was not a mass, it was micro-calsification specks throughout my breast and was found when I had a mamagram!!!
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you have a chance but i wouldn't dwell on it.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012

For many years I've held my notebook on my stomach. Could the radiation have caused Colon Cancer

For many years I've held my notebook on my stomach. Could the radiation have caused Colon Cancer?

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I do not believe so, a notebook laptop could not produce enough radiation to cause any type of cancer nor cause any damage to your organs.
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Yes it is possible. If you read your manual for your notebook computer, it will tell you that it emits radiation. It is best to have your notebook on a table or laptop stand. I hope you don't get the cancer or have it. Your risk is not high, but it is possible.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Colon cancer, im really scared, guys.... x_x

Colon cancer??? im really scared, guys.... x_x?
this may seem kinda disgusting to talk about , but: i just had a bowel movement and the ends of it was "ribbon-like" meaning thin and stringy (ew, i know). but the top part was regular as always. i've read stuff about ribbon-like stools being an indicator of colon cancer or tumors... i'm 18...what do you guys think? is this normal? anyone else ever had such? btw..first time it ever happened i'm worried because i've always constipation ...going like once every 3-4 days usually.
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You sound like a hypochondriac. Your 18. Unless colon cancer runs in your family at a very young age I would not worry about it. Other things could cause this also. What have you eaten? But if it will ease your mind check with your doctor.
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If it continues to happen over the next week or two, make an appointment and see a doctor. It's alway better to be safe than sorry. The sooner cancer is found, the better. Hopefully that's not what you have, but just in case, I'd prefer you found out sooner than later.

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Colon cancer sex

Colon cancer sex?
I have recently started dating a guy who is undergoing treatment for colon cancer. We haven't discussed sex other then the fact that due to the treatment he has told me he is not able to. I am wandering whether after the treatment will he be able to resume a normal sex life and how do I go about bringing up the subject or do I just wait till he brings it up?
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I don't know the answer to your first question but DON'T bring it up before he does! You will come across as caring more about when and how he can bring you pleasure than about his cancer and recovery.
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I suggest you find out more about his treatment regimen and do some research on the net. If he is in the midst of chemo he has a lot of other things on his mind and body
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It all depends on the situation. Do your own research on the internet but I wouldn't ask him. You will just being making him feel back because he can not. My mother had colon cancer for 5 years and eventually died from it and she was unable to have sex the whole time. It depends on how bad the cancer is.
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The man is going through cancer treatment and feels bad enough, let him approach you about sex. I'm not saying you are putting pressure on him, I'm sure he is putting it on himself, just be there for him and let him take control. Good Luck KG
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As far as his cancer is concerned, please let him know, that you are there for him and that the sex, is not what's important right now, his health is. I understand that you have your sexual needs and i'm sure if he was up to it, he would do everything in his power, to fulfill your needs. You have to understand, he's going through a really tough time right now, with his treatments and i'm sure you know, it can take a toll, on his body. I would let him bring the subject of sex up, when he get's to feeling better, I guarantee you, it will be well worth the weight. I want to let you know, I have so much respect for you and I don't even know you. I say this because you are still with this guy, regardless of his condition, some women would have left him, the moment they found out, that he was sick. The good Lord, will bless you in so many ways, you just wait and see. I wish him the best, in his request for remission and trust me, the good Lord is going to heal him, just have faith. You are a good person, God Bless you.
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If this man is going through chemo right now, understand some days just dragging yourself out of bed is a chore. This thing saps your strength & energy, it leaves your muscles aching & sore. That would be a lot for him right now. When the treatments are over life changes, slowly the side effects go away. Then will be the time he can feel human again. I hope the treatments are successful & he can take his life back. Be patient & see where this thing goes. For now he has enough to deal with.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Is this colon cancer

Is this colon cancer?
last saturday i went number two and when i wiped my butt it was all bright red blood. Ever since then there hasent been any blood. But ever since saturday my butt right by the anal has been very itchy. Im a 16 year old male and my mom said should couldent see anything red or anything.Iis this colon cancer
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More likely it's hemorrhoids. Best to your doctor about some medicine.
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No this is not colon cancer. It is either piles or anal fissure(Tear in anal mucosa). If you suffer from constipation ,laxative is advised. Consult your doc for curative treatment.

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Friday, June 8, 2012

RED MEAT - COLON CANCER

RED MEAT - COLON CANCER? ?
Can someone tell my Exactly why red meat causes colon cancer? And is Bison meat any safer because itâ€™s all natural and free range?
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Red meat takes longer to pass through the intestines than plant food. Meat is also the rotting carcus of an animal. The longer you are exposed to it, the more toxins it can produce; therefore, it increased risk of mutation.

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Monday, June 4, 2012

My father had colon cancer

My father had colon cancer?
I was reading that parents who get colon cancer may pass it down to their children in the form of "familial adenomatous polyps" or "FAP" I'm a little concerned I may have this, when I wiped my backside after going to the toilet yesterday I noticed a little blood on the toilet paper. There was no sensation of pain, burning or constipation. If my father had colon cancer later in his life, but his father didn't die from it, do you think it is hereditary and will eventually cause me to get cancer? I don't know of any other guys in my family who have it.
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Colon cancer can be hereditary and not necessarily due to FAP. The recommendations for those with a first degree relative is to be screened at an early age than those with average risk which is age 50. Speak to your doctor about when you should start screening. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ped/content/ped_2_3x_acs_cancer_detection_guidelines_36.asp http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/guidelines.htm
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Go to your doctor and ask for the colorectal cancer screening test kit. If you live in Ontario it is free. About the genetic part of your question. Family History as a Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer Among the earliest studies of family history of colorectal cancer were those of Utah families that reported a higher number of deaths from colorectal cancer (3.9%) among the first-degree relatives of patients who had died from colorectal cancer, compared with sex-matched and age-matched controls (1.2%).[32] This difference has since been replicated in numerous studies that have consistently found that first-degree relatives of affected cases are themselves at a twofold to threefold increased risk of colorectal cancer. Despite the various study designs (case-control, cohort), sampling frames, sample sizes, methods of data verification, analytic methods, and countries where the studies originated, the magnitude of risk is consistent.[33-38] Population-based studies have shown a familial association for close relatives of colon cancer patients to develop colorectal cancer and other cancers.[39] Using data from a cancer family clinic patient population, the relative and absolute risk of colorectal cancer for different family history categories was estimated (Table 1).[40,41] A systematic review and meta-analysis of familial colorectal cancer risk was reported.[41] Of 24 studies included in the analysis, all but one reported an increased risk of colorectal cancer if there was an affected first-degree relative. The relative risk (RR) for colorectal cancer in the pooled study was 2.25 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.00â€“2.53) if there was an affected first-degree family member. In 8 of 11 studies, if the index cancer arose in the colon, the risk was slightly higher than if it arose in the rectum. The pooled analysis revealed a RR in relatives of colon and rectal cancer patients of 2.42 (95% CI, 2.20â€“2.65) and 1.89 (95% CI, 1.62â€“2.21) respectively. The analysis did not reveal a difference in RR for colon cancer based on location of the tumor (right side vs. left side). The number of affected family members and age at cancer diagnosis correlated with the colorectal cancer risk. In studies reporting more than one first-degree relative with colorectal cancer, the RR was 3.76 (95% CI, 2.56â€“5.51). The highest RR was observed when the index case was diagnosed in individuals younger than 45 years for family members of index cases diagnosed at ages 45 to 59 years, and for family members of index cases diagnosed at age 60 years or older respectively (RR 3.87, 95% CI, 2.40â€“6.22 vs. RR 2.25, 95% CI, 1.85â€“2.72 vs. RR 1.82, 95% CI, 1.47â€“2.25). In this meta-analysis, the familial risk of colorectal cancer associated with adenoma in a first degree relative was analyzed. The pooled analysis demonstrated an RR for colorectal cancer of 1.99 (95% CI, 1.55â€“2.55) in individuals who had a first-degree relative with an adenoma.[41] Other studies have reported that age at diagnosis of the adenoma influences the colorectal cancer risk, with younger age at adenoma diagnosis associated with higher RR.[42,43] As with any meta-analysis, there could be potential biases which might affect the results of the analysis, including incomplete and non-random ascertainment of studies included, publication bias, and heterogeneity between studies relative to design, target populations, and control selection. This study is reinforcement that there are significant associations between familial colorectal cancer risk, age at diagnosis of both colorectal cancer and adenomas, and multiplicity of affected family members. Table 1. Estimated Relative and Absolute Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Enlarge Family History Relative Risk for CRC [41] Absolute Risk of CRC by Age 79a No family history14%a One first-degree relative with colorectal cancer2.3 (95% CI, 2.0â€“2.5)9%b More than one first-degree relative with colorectal cancer4.3 (95% CI, 3.0â€“6.1)16%b One affected first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 45 y3.9 (95% CI, 2.4â€“6.2)15%b One first-degree relative with colorectal adenoma2.0 (95% CI, 1.6â€“2.6)8%b CI = confidence interval. Here is a link to more on FAP. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=175100
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Get yourself checked. My father had colon cancer. A few years ago my wife was in the hospital ( for colon cancer) and she mentioned to her surgeon that my father had colon cancer. Her surgeon insisted I get a colonoscope. Finally, I relented. The surgeon removed 7 polyps, of which 4 were pre cancerous. My daughter's dr, recommended that she, with a mother and paternal grandfather who had colon cancer,and a father with pre-cancerous polyps, get a colonoscope, and she isn't even 40. Bottom .line, don't screw around with it.

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Is holding in poo related to colon cancer

Is holding in poo related to colon cancer?

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Sort of - over the course of decades, inefficient bowel action can lead to accumulation of toxins which have been linked to colon cancer.

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