Do you think my siblings and myself should have tests done in the future? Mum passed away at the age of 60, diagnosed with colon cancer at 58. I am 38years old. So what would be a good age to have a test done?
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Yes, you should. Usually you would have a colonoscopy every 3 years after you turn 50, but with your family history, you should start MUCH earlier. Please talk to your doctor.
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SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM....EVERYONE OVER 50 SHOULD HAVE A COLONOSCOPY EVERY 5 YEARS BUT WHEN A CLOSE RELATIVE HAS HAD COLON CANCER I WOULD THINK YOU SHOULD START COLONOSCOPIES MUCH EARLIER. THE NEST TIME YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR ASK WHAT HE THINKS. YOU CAN ALSO GO TO WWW.AMERICANCANCERSOCIETY.ORG AND THEY WILL HAVE PLENTY OF INFO ON LINE.
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sorry this is al ot to read but i wanted to answer this the best i could..itll be worth reading i guess Family history of colorectal cancer: If you have close relatives who have had this cancer, your risk is increased. This is especially true if the family member got the cancer before age 60. People with a family history of colorectal cancer should talk to their doctors about how often to have screening tests. Certain family syndromes: A syndrome is a group of symptoms. For example, in some families, members tend to get a type of syndrome that involves having hundreds of polyps in their colon or rectum. Cancer often develops in one or more of these polyps. just get checked in the future it doesnt mean that EVERYONE family related will get it just increases the chances... was it just your mom or were there others in your family? if there were others it could be more of a heredity thing if it was just your mom i think theres less to worry about there are other causes of colon cancer which include: Age: Your chance of having colorectal cancer goes up after age 50. More than 9 out of 10 people found to have colorectal cancer are older than 50. Having had colorectal cancer before: Even if a colorectal cancer has been completely removed, new cancers could start in other areas of your colon and rectum. Having a history of polyps: Some types of polyps increase the risk of colorectal cancer, especially if they are large or if there are many of them. Having a history of bowel disease: Two diseases called ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease increase the risk of colon cancer. In these diseases, the colon is inflamed over a long period of time and there may be ulcers in its lining. If you have either of these, you should start being tested at a young age and have the tests often. good luck hun srry about your mom
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Sorry about your mom!!! But yes you should get tested because it decreases the chance of you and your siblings dieing from it. It could be hereditary depending on how many people in your family died from it or received it so you should also look at your family background. Also do some research on colon cancer maybe you can find some things that can help prevent you and you siblings from catching it.
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Most cancers are hereiditary - so get your self and other family members check early!@~
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diagnosis at age of 58 in one 1st degree relative doesn't really constitue familial trend. You should start 10 years before her diagnosis....get a colonosscopy at 48.
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Cancer can be hereditary - yes. If a close member/members of your family has got it, then likelihood is that the other family members may have got it in their genes too. It is advisable then for you and your siblings to do a check up. However, please understand what are the root causes of cancer. It is much better to be aware of what are the factors that can trigger the disease and take early preventive measures. If one has already got it, KNOW whether chemotherapy, radiation or surgery is REALLY the best treatment?! http://www.livingwithoutcancer.blogspot.com
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yes. colon cancer is hereditary. it runs in my family too. just make sure you have regular check-ups and tests so if something pops up, you can treat it before it gets bad. sorry about your mom. have your siblings get tests regularly too. hope i helped
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