Colon Cancer Resource

Why do i need a driver after a colonoscopy? 

Why is it necessary to have a driver after the exam?

Colon resection statistics 
What percentage of colon resections result in a colostomy?

colonoscopy  
Hello I am a 55 year old male, I am basically barely surviving right now, I have been self employed all my life, I had the privilege to raise my 3 children ...

Colon Cancer stage IV - what is after chemotherapy 
My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer and has spread to lymph nodes, liver, and illiac bone. She has been through 6 cycles of chemotherapy (5-FU later ...

dry mouth after colon surgery 
i have been home for a week after surgery and continue to feel my mouth is dry?? is this normal???

Large Bowel Surgery 
What is the surgery called when you have the large bowl removed and connected directly to the rectum?

Colon Polyps 
I am suffering from colon polyps. Biopsy is not diagnosed cancer yet. Is it need to be removed (part of colon) at this stage?

CEA count is lower but colon cancer is growing  
My CEA has never been a good gauge. I am now stage 1V colon cancer but my CEA is 2.9 and never been about 3....why is it my CEA stays low but my cancer ...

Diet after colon resection 
I am very confused, my mum has recently had part of her colon removed due to a cancerous polyps. I have been researching anti cancer diets. The diet that ...

bowel cancer 
I was wrongly diagnosed with bowel cancer. They operated on me; took out my large intestine, and half my bladder...then the results came back a lump of ...

stage IV colon cancer in duodenum and lymph nodes 
duodenum is where the cancer is, tissue of origin appears to be from the colon, although not in the colon also in the lymph nodes. where to find similar ...

colon resection recovery 
My husband had a colon resection on December 2, 2009 he is still experiencing pain especially in the morning and is feeling very tired all the time the ...

Colon Cancer StageIV 
If you have been told you have Stage IV Colon Cancer that has metastases to the liver and lungs can you become cancer free with a CEA reading of 444. If ...

rectal exam 
I was told to use 1 fleet enema 1 Hour before going to see a Gastroenterologist. Why???

can somebody tell me the truth about my dad's colon cancer? 

My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in October and has just today been to the cancer clinic.He started getting sick in June of 09 and by ...

colonoscopy 
what kind of medication and/or vitamins should I avoid taking before a colonoscopy test

Colonoscopy prep diet 
Can you have a fruit smoothie the day before a colonoscopy?

Colon Cancer Surgery 
What is the recuperation time after surgery?

Colon Cancer Suddenly Diagnosed 
I have a friend that was diagnosed with colon cancer and it has spread to the liver. He was diagnosed 2 weeks ago after having some rectal bleeding.

They ...

Colon Cancer stage 4 
I'm looking for an honest answer please. Two months ago my dearest friend was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 2. Then he had 3 chemo treatments but ...

Eating Before Getting a Colonoscopy 
I ate eggs and biscuits today at 11 Am before I started drinking the fluid. Can I still have a colonoscopy at 7 AM tomorrow?

Colon Cancer Chemo Diet  
What colon cancer diet should I be on during chemotherapy?

Should I let the surgeons take all my colon or leave a little? 
I am facing the possibility of removal of the colon or leaving 6" to avoid a colostomy bag. I need information on what goes on with leaving 6" and chances ...

Soy products after colon cancer surgery 
Are soy products such as soy yogurt OK to eat following colon cancer surgery?

Is Stage 2 Colon Cancer Treatable and Curable? 
Is stage 2 colon cancer curable?

note from Cancer Information Center

The answer is absolutely yes- you can see this page for more specifics.

Stage ...

Mucinous Carcinoma Colon 
Hi
I am just recently been operated for right colon 6cm tumour. Found out to be stage 2 - T2 a N-No M-No

I would appreciate it very much if someone ...

How Does Colon Removal in a Woman Affect Intercourse 
I just met a woman who had her colon removed several years ago. Our relationship is at a point where there is talk about intercourse. She has mentioned ...

colon cancer health status 31 months after learning I have stage 4 colon cancer 
On November 6, 2006 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon rectal cancer. The cancer had already spread to my liver and lymph nodes and iliac bone. After a ...

Fecal blood screening was positive and I'm worried if my symptoms are progressing so fast 
I have had a fecal blood screening which was positive. I am anxiously waiting for an appointment in a week and concerned about being able to have a colonoscopy ...

clear liquid diet before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
The day before my colonoscopy we will be attending an afternoon concert at a local winery. Would it be okay to have a little white wine?

Post Sigmoid Colon Colon Cancer Bowel Function  Not rated yet
I had an upper rectum lower anterior resection colon cancer surgery three weeks ago with chemo to start shortly. The adenocarcinoma was 4.6 x 2.3 x 1....

I think it could be Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
Hi, I just finished reading the info on this site and is quite worried I may have colon cancer. Over the last few months my bowel habits have change, either ...

reactive mucosa / Heliobacter tye organism  Not rated yet
What does this mean on my report?

human cancer cell  Not rated yet
please give me detail of cancer cell in human body?

Breathing problems and coughing problems after having colon surgery  Not rated yet
After my nan has had surgery, she has been coughing a lot and her breathing is not good. She is getting very ill because of it how should she control it?...

one year after operation for bowel cancer  Not rated yet
I'm still going more than 10 times especially after i eat.

I'm very uncomfortable...I've also got only part of my bladder and I'm still incontinent ...

Death from a bowel obstruction  Not rated yet
How long can you expect to live after going on hospice and now have a bowel obstruction?

taking B complex vitamins before colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
Can I take B vitamins before the screening, given the color they produce.

no insurance for colon cancer treatment  Not rated yet
My best friend was just diagnosed with colon cancer and does not have insurance. What can she do?

Link between colon cancer and gallbladder removal?  Not rated yet
Hello, I was diagnosed with a cancerous colon polyp in July 2009 and was very lucky to have had a colonoscopy in time! I was a T1 and was told to have ...

DRE - digital rectal exam  Not rated yet
How does a male patient prepare for a DRE?

small intestine   Not rated yet
In a barium treatment of my small intestine it shows an unusual area right before my large intestine. Is this possibly cancerous?

Adderall and colon cancer symptoms  Not rated yet
I have started taking adderall approx. 3 months ago and have lost 18 pounds. I have had terrible cramping pain along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation....

Bowel cancer  Not rated yet
My dad was diagnosed with cancer and he had surgery in July 2009.After which he had chemo for 6 months,he started having severe back pains.He has been ...

bleeding from colon cancer  Not rated yet
At what stage is the cancer if bleeding heavy that is loosing lots of blood.

Also,patient lost appetite and suffering from water retention.

how ...

polyp removal and surgery  Not rated yet
I am having 2 polyps removed but I would like to know more about them and the risks of the surgery. I would like to know how they remove these polyps and ...

ileostomy  Not rated yet
I had an ileostomy on march4 up until then i hadnt opened my bowels for 3 weeks did not have a bowel prep before operation have being told by doctor what ...

can i drink  Not rated yet
i am having my colonoscopy on monday 8th march and i am wondering if i can drink alcohol ie a couple of ciders strongbow
thank you
john

Maybe i have colon cancer? And i need to know more.  Not rated yet
I was wanting to know if I can check to see if I have colon cancer. The reason is I have trouble going to the restroom like booping.(Shit) excuse my french ...

CONFUSION FROM PAIN MEDS IN ELDERY PATIENT  Not rated yet
My dad just had his colon removed. He's on pain meds. He is a very healthy 80 year and never takes anything for pain. However now that he has to from this ...

Can I take cialas before a colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can I take cialas before a colonoscopy

colon removal  Not rated yet
what happens if a colon has to be removed? Do you need to use a bag the rest of your life?

Pre Colon Surgery Discomfort  Not rated yet
What do I do to stop the excessive stomach before my surgery that's due in 2 days

colon tumor removeable  Not rated yet
My sister has colon cancer and received radiation before surgery, she has a new tumor the size of your fist in the same area, biopsy didn't determine ...

cancer of the jejunum  Not rated yet
Hi my husband gary has cancer of the jejunum.he responds well to chemo,but the cancer grows back as soon as the treatment has stopped. I saw on your website ...

colon cancer  Not rated yet
I am diagnosed with colon cancer, what is my next step?

stage 4 colon cancer  Not rated yet
do you do chemotherapy before the surgery?

colon cancer and diet  Not rated yet
My husband had colon cancer 7 years ago. The surgeon told him in Dec 09 that changing his diet now is hopeless (he is 72) because of his age and the damage ...

How Many Doses of Chemo Therapy Recommended for Colon Cancer Stage 3?  Not rated yet
I read on this site that 6 weeks was long enough to receive chemotherapy for Stage 3 colon cancer. I have received one treatment every other week and ...

Stage 4 Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
1. How long does it take to reach stage 4 colon cancer if you had a colonoscopy two years before stage 4 and nothing was diagnosed at that time?

2....

Colon Cancer and Alternative treatment with Vitamins and Marine Phytoplankton  Not rated yet
I read a lot of stories that Marine Phytoplankton can cure cancer. Is that true? Can Marine Phytoplankton be helpful even though the patient is following ...

Alternative cancer treatment combined with the traditional methods  Not rated yet
My mother was recently diagnosed with colon cancer phase 4. I am trying to do anything that I can to save her and follow the right treatment. I have been ...

Exercise after colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I am training for a marathon; how soon can I run after my procedure?

Do I Need a Dietician ?  Not rated yet
I had a colon resection 6 weeks ago. The cancer was not in the lymph nodes, so no chemo was needed.

I feel great but am confused about what to eat....

colonoscopy   Not rated yet
what are the after effects of a colonoscopy?

surgery versus chemo  Not rated yet
When is any type of colon cancer surgery inadvisable? Can only chemo be used without any type of surgery and still get rid of the cancer?

Dreading The Cost  Not rated yet
I had a colonoscpy 7 years ago and now I'm 61 so the 'scoping center' sent me a letter to go back for a another scoping. But I'm worried about the cost....