Thursday, May 20, 2010

Is a teenager more likely to get colon cancer or prostate cancer

Is a teenager more likely to get colon cancer or prostate cancer?
I know these cancers are mostly an old man's disease, lets say some kid gets unlucky...which of these two cancers would happen most likely?
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neither. teenagers are too young to get any kind of cancer. your only either born with it or you get it later in life. dont worry.
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Wrong wrong wrong shady. you are not born with it. We fight off cancers every day. Our immune system is a marvelous thing. However sometimes things happen and a cancer develops. If we knew why, we could cure it. Now as for the question, since both usually show up later in life, I would say its a 50/50.
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No one is ever too young to get colon cancer, although 90% of cases are in adults over the age of 50. Prostate cancer is rarely seen in men under the age of 45, but testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 14 and 34. I currently know a 36 year old male in stage 4 colon cancer. Also, (a friend's husband) a 31 year old male who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer.
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probably neither

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

What kind of excercise is available for a person diagnosed with colon cancer

What kind of excercise is available for a person diagnosed with colon cancer?

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Assuming that a person is not still recovering from abdominal surgery, there are no limits. Walking is probably the best exercise - not too demanding but sufficient to maintain cardiovascular health and stimulate peristalsis. However, a person can do whatever they are capable of doing whether its running a marathon or sitting in a wheel chair and lifting cans of food.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I have damage in the lower intestines/colon from radiation cancer treatment 5 years ago. Any help

I have damage in the lower intestines/colon from radiation cancer treatment 5 years ago. Any help?
I would appreciate any help. Hoping for others who have had the same problem tell me what helped them or anyone with any ideas. Alternative treatments would be greatly appreciated but would consider others. Thanks. The details are that I need to have bowel movements several times a day and may not have good digestion (therefore, the supplements I take may not be working as well as they should be.). Which also causes raw tissue from excessive wiping. Sorry if this is too explicit. I have radiation colitis.
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what about homeopathic treatment
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I'm not sure what kind of damage you're talking about, but you may have heard of Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, MD and his WaterCure protocol which applies to a wide range of health conditions, cancer being among them. Here are some links on WaterCure: http://www.grandtimes.com/Water_Cure.html http://www.watercure2.org/ http://www.watercure.com/ A link to Dr. B's book that hugely deals with cancer in particular: http://www.watercure.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10 Some cancer testimonials: http://www.watercure2.org/cancer.htm You may also want to visit Dr. Lorraine Day's, MD website at http://www.drday.com Dr. Day is a renowned medical pro who successfully battled terminal stage breast cancer with natural means. You can contact her directly through this site. Hope this helps somehow.

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Do South American have high levels of colon cancer because of their love for asada

Do South American have high levels of colon cancer because of their love for asada?
They eat a lot of that asada (bbq meat).
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grilled meat
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Meat, especially when charred, does correlate to higher rates of colon cancer.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

2 years out with stage IV colon cancer metasticized to the liver biliary ducts blocked and bilirubin 21

2 years out with stage IV colon cancer metasticized to the liver biliary ducts blocked and bilirubin 21.?
Biliary drain in, what will happen next. Bilirubin count 21
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Usually this is something your oncologist discusses with you when they give you the results and then you decide.

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Question about colon cancer and bloating

Question about colon cancer and bloating?
if you had colon cancer and were bloated, you wouldn't be bloated just after meals, you'd be bloated all the time ( including in the morning when you first wake up) right? I'm worried I have it and persistent bloating is my most common symptom. I get it every day. thank you
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Persistent bloating is usually caused by intestinal gas or constipation. It is a common symptom of intestinal parasites, Celiac disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. It is an uncommon symptom of colon cancer regardless of the circumstances, and it would not likely be the only symptom if you had cancer. If bloating is pretty much the only symptom, Celiac disease is the most likely cause. To test out the possibility of Celiac disease, you can try eliminating gluten from your diet to see if there is any improvement. It usually takes at least 2 weeks after eliminating gluten for the symptoms to go away.
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Bloating isn't a sign of colorectal cancer. Generally this type of cancer presents with non-specific symptoms like weight loss, loss of appetite and malaise. However left-side colon cancer may cause constipation or other changes in bowel habits. Everyone over fifty should talk to their doctor regularly about screening for colorectal cancer. If your symptoms are very troubling to you, you should talk to your doctor too because he may be able to help. But bloating alone is not a sign of cancer.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

How many people survive stage 4 colon cancer? if so, how long do they last

How many people survive stage 4 colon cancer? if so, how long do they last?

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Stage 4 is terminal. They might be able to sustain a stage 4 patient for 2 years or so. The end result is that they aren't going to make it. The rest of the story is that neither are you or I. We are all terminal and we may meet the Maker tomorrow in front of a truck or just fade away in our sleep. The fact is, we are all terminal and nobody is going to get out of this alive. The main concern is to determine where we are going to go NEXT! No matter if your day of destruction is tomorrow or 2 years from tomorrow, you need to prepare for that inevitable end. Our salvation is found in Romans - Philemon ... Belief in the ONE Lord, ONE Faith and ONE baptism (not of water). It isn't what we do (or don't do). It isn't about our behavior. It IS about what we BELIEVE. Abraham's belief was counted unto him as righteousness. Yours is too. Johnny
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I'm so sorry that something has happened in your life that you need to ask that question. Colon cancer has touched my family, both with stage 4 colon cancer that took my grandfather when I was very young, and with a pre-metastisized (sp?) carcinoma that was found in my colon nearly 20 years ago. The first thing I would say is *don't* focus too much on the numbers. The fact of the matter is that, whatever percentage you may see, it reflects at least thousands of people who have beat this horrible disease. Treatment options continue to expand and improve. Regardless of the treatment path that is chosen, one of the most important things in recovery is the person's *outlook* on recovery. Knowing in your heart that you can beat it, and telling yourself you *can* beat it is so very important. If you want to look at numbers, it's also important to remember that it's more than just the "stage" of the cancer that plays a part. Some of the impact is in the organs that are affected and the level at which they are affected. For example, the link below indicates that there is a *much* higher survival rate for stage IV colon cancer patients that have 3 or fewer liver mestates (as high as 30%, compared with the 5% rate that is often quoted for stage IV colon cancer in general.) http://www.alternative-cancer-treatments.com/colon-cancer-prognosis.htm
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Stage 4 carcinoma/cancer is terminal depends on how aggressive the treatment is and how relatively healthy the person is..meaning other diseases this person may have like diabetes or heart disease. As to how long the life span is no one knows but the good Lord himself

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