Friday, December 28, 2012

My dad has colon cancer

My dad has colon cancer?
my dad was diagnosed in august of 2004 at the age of 48 with colon cancer. it was considered terminal at the time, he is still living today. the cancer has spead to both of his lungs, his stomach, and either his kidney or liver (i forget). last summer he was in the hospital for 3 months (whole summer) getting fluids (that were red) drained from his lungs. doctors said that the large lung was clamping the small lung and making it hard for him to breathe. so he was put on oxygen..and getting this liquid drained from his lungs. after 3 months in the hospital not moving from the bed, he had a long road of recovery, but he did recover. then about 4 weeks ago he was adimtted into the hospital again, exact same thing as last summer, but they caught it quick enough and he was released last week. he's on oxygen, and just really slow with everything. when do you think the cancer will take his life? they say they don't know how to keep his lungs open, i just want some advice on what you think
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There's no way to tell. One thing that the medical community forget to take into account when diagnosing, is that it is the person's will to live that will extend or shorten their life. Help him develop a will to live and he will live longer. It is a proven fact among cancer patients.
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Caroline, My suggestion is for you to enjoy this time with your dad as much as you can as you never know when he will go....it sounds as tho he has had a ruff road of it and needs your love and attention as much as possible.. just be there for him and for you as one day you will look back on this time and want to have some wonderful memories. Good luck and be strong for him and you...HUGS
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like the other girl said try spending as much time with him. it might help him forget about the pain even for a little while.
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Hi, I am sorry to hear about your dads health. This is very sad and hard on the family. Your dad is a real trooper and a hard fighter. If his lungs are filling up with fluids and they don't think they can't keep his lungs open he has a very short time left. If i were you i would make sure that you are at home specially at night and you and the family be there when it's is time to pass. I just hate to hear anyone who has any kind of cancer. Cancer is what took my moms life,she was so much in pain it was a blessing when God came for her. Very sorry about your dad. If you would like to talk with someone you can email me on this site and i will answer back. God Bless.. poppy1
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Darling, my wife was diagnosed with colon cancer while undergoing double bipass surgery a few years ago. We fought cancer in 1988 when we fought cervical cancer and WON! Now we are fighting it again, but in a different place. We don't think about when her life will end, but having a wonderful time while she is still here. Our Grand Kids ,Dee Dee(4) and Jackson (5)fill our lives with wonderful memories. My wife is tough!!!! We've even replaced both her knees and she keeps on plugging and she just hit 50. Your Dad knows that we all will go sometime, he just knows his time may be a little sooner. Your job is to be there for him and let him know you love him and That will be all he needs.
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Its really hard to answer the question of when.My dad had colon cancer and they told us we might have a few months with him. He lived for 2 years, it depends on the will to live and acceptance by the person and their family. Just enjoy everyday with your Dad and let him know how much you love him.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Can it be Colon Cancer

Can it be Colon Cancer ??
I'm 29 yrs. old. I'm having rectal bleeding for last 2 yrs. i guess. The blood is deep red. The amount has increased recently. I sometimes have constipation, not always. Most of the time, I have normal bowel movement, but the blood is always there, everyday, every time - whenever I go to toilet. Can it be colon cancer or something very negligible ? God Bless U All.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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It could be.The only way to find out is to see a medical professional. They probably will examine you and/ or have you take specific tests. If your experiencing pain with this, you'll need to describe it so be prepared to do the "chart from 1 to 10" thing. I hope you have medical insurance. Either way, you do have a problem that needs professional attention. Also, loosing a lot of blood over a long period of time may be making you tire easily. Wouldn't you feel better knowing what is happening and getting something to help?
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it could be , although it has been going on for 2 years and you would probably be experiencing some other symptoms like pencil thin stools . but go get checked out .
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My mother died from colon cancer, but I do not think you have it, as you have been suffering from this for quite a long time. My mothers first symtoms was blood in her stools, and then very bad abdominal pain and weight loss. She went to the doctors pretty soon her symptoms started. My grandmother suffers from the same symptoms as you have and she has been lke this for years, doctors cannot find anything serious, shes 86 and still going strong. GOODLUCK!
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Well let me tell you about my rectal bleeding. Fun topic, huh? I have been having it for over 2 years, and the final conclusion are fissures, which a rips from being constipated. I have also been dealing with breast cancer, so every time I have had a surgery and get a narcotic, I am guaranteed to bleed. Most of the time it is painful, but there are some times when it is not. Have you talked to a doctor about it? While I think it may be fissures, it's good to get things checked out anyway. Good luck!
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It may or may not serious. Safer to see a physician. In the Beginning God created heavens and earth. God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy. God gives you water to drink and food to eat. God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live. God loves you, and you are precious to Him. Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation. Jesusâ€™ love is boundless and everlasting. We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus. Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future! (Please must visit: www.spiritlessons.com)

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Do you think RVD is doing the right thing by being with his wife since she has colon cancer

Do you think RVD is doing the right thing by being with his wife since she has colon cancer?
he left wrestling to be with his wife
Cancer - 4 Answers
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are u talking about rvd the wrestler, whAT HEARTLESS MORON WOULD LEAVE HIS WIFE IF SHE HAS CANCER
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H#ll yes he's doing the right thing!
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uh yeah i mean wouldnt you?
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Colon cancer is pretty serious. His wife may be dying. It's hard to provide emotional and physical support if you're on the road all the time like pro wrestlers are, so, yes, he's doing the right thing. It might not be good for his career, though.

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Colon cancer

Colon cancer? uhhhhhh?
Okay so i know this is totallyyy nasty. Okay well i'm 14. And yeahh i just did number 2.... And when i wiped i noticed little circles of blood. i'm on my period, but it wasn't like a line of blood. I checked one more time and put the paper right on my butt hole.....and there was like little dots of blood... it's happened before a long time ago too. Could that be colon cancer? or if it isn't then why was i bleeding a little in that area?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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Just because your butt has blood in it does not mean you have cancer. Was there blood in your stool. If so I'd get that checked by a doctor...NOW!!
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If you are worried tell your mom, but it isnâ€™t cancer. You need to change your diet.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer?
Am I worrying too much about colon cancer? Over the past 4 months, I've had a range of different bowel movements. Some have been fat and roundish; others have been thin and flat. Would I be seeing that range if you had colon cancer. So is it a problem if I went from not being able to #### for a day, to have something like but not really direria? I normally #### at once a day... Abdominal distension: Nope Abdominal pain: Nope Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope Unexplained weight loss: Nope Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont' think so? Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope Rectal pain: Nope Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I'm 20. A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps: Not that I know of. Inflammatory intestinal conditions: Nope Inherited disorders that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn't cause a problem for me. Basiclly it's not active most of the time. Family history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps. Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day. Diabetes: Nope Obesity: I'm only 135 pounds Smoking. I don't smoke Alcohol: I don't drink Growth hormone disorder: I don't think so. Radiation therapy for cancer: I've never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker. Is it just my OCD doing this to me?
Other - Health - 3 Answers
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It sounds like anxiety playing tricks on your mind.. I'd say you're completely fine. The weird bowel movements (though tbh, to me they don't sound weird at all!) could be caused by nervousness, food allergy, or even simply what you've eaten that day. If you're still concerned, go to a real doctor :)
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Absolutely NOT colon cancer. You have none of the prerequisites for it and you are way too young. However, there are many conditions of the gastrointestinal tract that you cannot diagnose on Y!A, so if you're truly concerned, I suggest you see a GI Specialist who will help you far better than any of us can without seeing you and running tests.
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Try colon cleanse.It cleanses and decongests the intestines,relieves bloating and water retention. It supports colon health and health of vital organs.It takes a couple of days to kick in,but its smooth sailing after it does. Works great for me ! You'll have alot more energy too. There's a few trail on the website where I bought mine.

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer?
Am I worrying too much about colon cancer? Over the past 4 months, I've had a range of different bowel movements. Some have been fat and roundish; others have been thin and flat. Would I be seeing that range if you had colon cancer. So is it a problem if I went from not being able to #### for a day, to have something like but not really direria? I normally #### at once a day... Abdominal distension: Nope Abdominal pain: Nope Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope Unexplained weight loss: Nope Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont' think so? Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope Rectal pain: Nope Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I'm 20. A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps: Not that I know of. Inflammatory intestinal conditions: Nope Inherited disorders that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn't cause a problem for me. Basiclly it's not active most of the time. Family history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps. Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day. Diabetes: Nope Obesity: I'm only 135 pounds Smoking. I don't smoke Alcohol: I don't drink Growth hormone disorder: I don't think so. Radiation therapy for cancer: I've never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker. Is it just my OCD doing this to me?
Other - Diseases - 1 Answers
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I would not worry too much... you seem intelligent enough to know that you are not getting fiber in you diet and yes! start walking or doing some kind of exercise that should get your bowels moving.... hope this helps

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Please help...colon cancer

Please help...colon cancer?
My husband been infected with colon cancer and he just after doing some operation. The doctor say that he not aloud to drink a lot of water and a lot of thing cannot been eat! The main problem was i did not know what to cook or prepare for him! Furthermore the doctor mention that my husband will take at least 2-3 month to recover. If anyone of you have similiar experence please supply me some guideline what to do and dont and what item shall i cook for him!
Cancer - 2 Answers
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Consult the dietician at the hospital where he had his surgery.
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Your not giving enough information to answer your â€œsome operationâ€� tell us nothing. Call his doctor and ask.Most people can go back to a regular diet once they leave the hosptial.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Stage III colon cancer

Stage III colon cancer?
I have a friend who was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer a few months ago. From what I was told, she started out on chemo and it stopped working so they put her on radiation. She told me a couple of weeks ago that it spread to her lymph nodes behind the ear and her chin and they were putting her on chemo. Things don't seem to be adding up when I do my research and she doesn't want to seem to talk about it. Are there any professionals out there or someone who has been thru this who can shed some light? I thought stage III meant that it had ALREADY spread to the lymph nodes and at this stage, surgery should be done along with chemo treatments afterwards. Please advise and thank you. Very concerned friend Thanks everyone. You're right, she doesnt like to talk about things. Everytime I try, she says "I'll be ok". I dont know anything about this disease and trying to educate myself on it for her sake. She always says things will be fine and that made me feel she's getting better. I guess there's a very high chance that she really wont recover and she's covering that up.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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I hate to tell you but your friend is likely frightened of death- a likely course of events. Often people in this position shut down communication because it is very hard to face. My brother died of cancer 3 years ago and we did everything we could to find alternative health clinics with great track records that could help him but the fear of death and the stages of denial really overwhelmed him and his wife. They shut down communication and he died 10 months after his initial diagnosis. Very very sad. He was only 52 and never got to walk his little girls down the isle.
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Look your friend is dying and the doctors are just going thru the motions. They are giving your friend options instead of just sending her home to die. They basically have to exhaust every avenue before they do that. Once it spreads to the lymph nodes there is not much more they can do. No amount of srugery is gonna help in stage 3. She is nearing the end of her life. Just be there as a friend. Listen to her. She will be going thru all kinds of emotions.
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Many times surgery is not an option, and they often alternate with chemo and radiation, except in the brain. Colon cancer is very, very serious and just be supportive of your friend. I am sure that there are things that she can't say, not because she cant talk to you, but because it hurts her to even think about it. I hope your friend beats this, good luck.
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Firstly why the doctors stopped the initial Chemotherapy treatment cycles. They should not have stopped. No the position seem to be worrying. Anyway I suggest you not to loose heart and have the Surgery and other treatments. Apart from having Faith in God please have full faith on your Oncologist who is treating your friend and be with her and give all courage. From what you have stated we can not assess or give any suggestion and it is only your Oncologist can do whatever he can. You should not at any rate stop treatments and you have to continue in full, putting up all side effects, as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA-

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