Colon Cancer Resource

Subtotal Colectomy 
I just completed my second colonoscopy in two years. Last year seven large polyps were found. The hope this year was that there would be none. This year ...

Blood Clots in Lungs after Colon Cancer surgery 
I have developed some blood clots in my lungs. I had colon cancer surgery done about 4 months ago. Does that mean the cancer is back? Someone in the ...

Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Treatment in Advanced Age 
Previously healthy, with a good level of energy at age 85. Pelvic discomfort (not real pain) is likely leading to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer when ...

I have a 1.5 cm lesion on my liver  
I have a 1.5 cm lesion on my liver detected by an ultrasound. I'm pretty sure i have colon cancer. What i want to ask is would the ultrasound have picked ...

Polyps 
How long after removing colon polyps can you go home from the hospital?

Colonoscopy 
My husband really wants me to stay while they perform the colonoscopy. Is it ok or not because he said if I can't, he will refuse to have it done as he ...

Blood Test 
what is a C E A blood test?

Colonoscopy 
I had one yesterday 2 polyps where removed the Doctor said they where ok without going to the lab is that ok?

Age for colon cancer 
How old do you have to be to get colon cancer?

General Surgeon vs. Specialist 
We just found out that my dad may have rectal cancer. The general surgeon who performed the colonoscopy and found large polyps which he feels are for sure ...

pressure after the bowel resection 
I had my resection on oct 10th, 2011, and was in the hosptial for 20 days! and am still having alot of pain after having a bowel movement, it feels like ...

What can my son do to help prevent Colon Cancer 
My husband passed away from colon cancer at the age of 56. My husbands uncle also passed away from it. My husbands brother had treatment in 2010 and was ...

Amount of Time to live 
diagnosed July 2010 at 44 years old female stage 4 colorectal cancer with krukenburg tumor right ovary removed and liver mets. Liver resection 5/31/2011)...

how many years approximaty PLEASE! 
How many years can it take other than "many" approximate for a colon adenoma to grow to size 11.5 cm adenocarcinoma taking up the entire right side of ...

Large flat Polyp 
My mother is 72 and has been having diarrhoea and has also lost a lot of weight, with watery bloody stools. I do not know how long she has been experiencing ...

How long ?? 
I am a 36 yr old female, I was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer on Nov 4, 2011. I had no s/s. I just felt, or knew somehow that I needed to be checked....

Time and Options - No straight Answers 
My wife, 47 year old, 4 weeks ago we went to the ER with severe abdominal pains and vomiting. It turns out she had a blockage in her Ascending, right ...

colon cancer timing to stage 4 
how long does it take for colon cancer to reach stage 4

Removal of polyps 
I'm 48 years old and I had my first colonoscopy yesterday.
2 polyps were found in the proximal descending colon.
They were 5 - 7 in size.
The doctor ...

Bag for colon 
When is it necessary to wear a bag after a colon operation?

Anxiousness after colon resection, how to deal with it? 
I had stage 3 colon cancer resection in Sept. Still dealing with diarrhea on a regular basis. Does it ever go away? Also, can't sleep at night thinking ...

colon cancer can happen at what age? 
can some one who is under the age of 50 get colon cancer?

drinking wine after a colon surgery 
My mom, 87 years old, had a surgery last year to remove a section of colon with a pre-cancerous polyp. Now she is having a small glass of red wine every ...

Colon cancer prevention 
If my dad died of colon cancer and I'm 32 years old female...what do I do to prevent it? Will I get it? I have two babies and I worry for them all the ...

symptoms of colon cancer 
i'm 17. i'm just worried about my health of being uncomfortable. i have the symptoms of colon cancer(blood in stool, constipated, vomiting(just once), and ...

Idiot Colonoscopy Doctor 
My sister went to get a colonoscopy and a polyp was found

the doctor told her he's sure its cancer that instant without even having results of biopsy ...

After Cholostemy Reversal 
My husband had rectal resection Oct 2010 and a cholostemy which was reversed July 25, 2011. Since then he has had very loose stool where even a slight ...

How long did he ignore symptoms of colorectal cancer? 
I'm coming to terms with the recent death of a friend. No one ever knew he was ill until 9 days before he died. His diagnosis was colorectal cancer which ...

colonoscopy and alcohol 
What happens if you drink alcohol before your colonscopy

Diagnosing Colon Cancer 
If my CT scan didn't show anything abnormal, can I still have colon cancer?

Colon Cancer Surgery? 
I had 4 polyps removed in June and a 4cm lesion was found. Part of it was removed and found to be precancerous. Went back in aug for another attempt to ...

cancerous polyps 
My mother had polyps removed from her colon, and was told some were cancerous. Does this mean she has colon cancer ?

Colorectal Cancer surgery wound that has not healed. 
My husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer Jan. 2009. He underwent radiation treatment, then chemotherapy prior to surgery in June 2010. He has ...

Bowel, Colon Cancer suspected 
Hi my names Kim and I've been suffering since before xmas 2011 with chronic diareah, blood on paper, itching, aneamia, tiredness and night sweats.

As ...

colon cancer staging  
if colon cancer has been diagnosed through a physical examination and has been present a year what stage is this?

chronic diarreah 
my son is 23 years old, very stressed, work family, although he doesn't think so. he has had chronic diarreah for close to two years daily, with stomach ...

clear liquid diet 
I get migraine when I don't eat every 3-4 hours, how can I survive a 2 days clear liquid diet?

Pain after colon surgery 
What if there is continual pain 2 weeks after the operation?

colon cancer detection 
Besides Colonscopy is there another way to detect if I m having any kind of colon cancer or diverticular disease?

Colon Polyp Growth Rate 
During my colonoscopy the doctor found a 16mm polyp. How long is it likely to have been in my colon? What is the growth rate of polyps and will life styles ...

Smoothie 
Can I drink a fruit smoothie the day before my colonoscopy

Parent has colon cancer 
If my dad has colon cancer what do I need to do?

bloody stools 
my husband has been having bloody stools, what could be the cuase?

Spasms after part of colon removed 
My mom had part of her colon removed last year, A large part and farily low down, so part of rectum was removed as well but luckily only needed an ileostomy ...

How long is going to take for changing stage 2 to stage 3 colon cancer? 
Usually, how long is going to take for changing stage 2 to higher stage in rectal cancer?

DO I HAVE TO DO COLON RESECTION OPERATION? 
I am 60 years old. I did my first colonoscopy in March 2011. The doctor found a 2.0 cm polyp and he said it's not cancerous because the stalk and the margin ...

Lump in Anus found after primary Lump found in anus after primary colon cancer surgery by keyhole and 2nd primary cancer of lung removed by lobectomy.  
My brother was diagnosed with a tumor on the lung November 2010 after a petscan he also showed signs of something in the bowel area. After a colonscopy ...

my brother was told cancer spread to his lymph nodes 
he was told it spread to 15 out of 27 lymph nodes

Reoccurence of colon cancer 
Hi.
My father was diagnosed with colon cancer, stage II, in January of 2010. The cancer broke through a muscle wall. He had surgery.

He also ...

Drink alcohol after intestinal surgery? 
Can I drink alcohol after intestinal surgery?

my mom has colon cancer 
I am 10 and my mom has colon cancer stage 2. Can you tell me about colon cancer?

Alcohol permitted before a colonoscopy? 
If I have a glass of white wine the evening before my colonoscopy will it affect the outcome?

Ileostomy and what foods to avoid? 
What foods should I avoid with an ileostomy?

How much time does it take to cure colon cancer? 
how much time does it take to cure colon cancer?

colon cancer stage 3  
Hi I am now 2 years cancer free and asked what my odds of it coming back my DR. said one in five . I am good but still a little scared . Just want to know ...

Post Surgery Colon Cancer Histopathology Report 
My mother 62+ got operated for colon cancer on 5th Feb'2011 followed with biopsy done for right hemicolectomy and colonic cut margin.

Although the report ...

cost of cleanisng before colonoscopy - contact Katie Couric 
I applaud Katie for her work. I'd like to bring it to her attention that although I had no cancer 15" of my sigmoid colon was removed. BUT never did ...

incomplete colon polyp removal 
I have had polyps and an aunt and uncle have died from colon cancer. My sister has crohns disease. I am 59 years old and started getting polyps removed ...

magnesium citrate prep for colonoscopy 
what can i mix with magnesium citrate

drinking alcohol after colon surgery 
what happens when you drink alcohol after complete colon removal?

Small Bowel Loops and small Signoid Colon 
Yesterday had my 5th colonoscopy. Dr got to 4cm and stated he stopped because of an obstruction. Had a CT scan 2 months earlier that did not show an ...

My mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer 
How do I get my mother to change her mind about seeking a second opinion? She's basically giving up on life and refuses any kind of treatment.

My mother ...

Colon polyps 
In November I had a colonoscopy and they found and removed 3 polyps and they said the results should be back in 2 weeks. Well it's January and still no ...

Bone metastasis from colon cancer 
I was diagnosed in Oct. 05 with stage IV had colon and liver resection for 1 met. Had another met show up in my liver in Aug. 07. Had a liver resection ...

What is between Anal cancer and Rectum cancer ? 
I am little confused about Anal Cancer and Rectal cancer?
I had a few poylps removed five years ago. Should I follow up within another 5 years instead ...

drink beer before colonoscopy? 
Is it ok to drink beer before i have a colonoscopy

removal of half large intestine from colon cancer 
will it change my diet and will it change my lifestyle

colon cancer stage 0 
my doctor recommended that i have a surgery.

I am 42 years old and he said i have colon cancer stage 0. I really worry about it. I don't know what to ...

foods eliminated before colonoscopy 
Why can you not eat red or purple foods or drinks, even if it is a natural color?

colonoscopy at reduced price 
It has been 5 years since my last colonoscopy. I know it is important to have a follow-up especially since my mother died from colon cancer. We are self-...

can young people get colon cancer? 
Can young people get colon cancer? i am a 20 year old woman; please tell me something.

Early signs of colon cancer or something else? 
What are the early signs of possible colon cancer?

If you were to experience, very loose bowel movements,(never solid) blood from the rear end, severe ...

Is this Colon Cancer or something else? 
Hi, I would like to know what the early signs of colon cancer are. My son is 22 yrs old today and for the past 2 years or a little more has experiencing ...

colon cancer surgery and hernia 
After recovery and chemotherapy for cancer, my stomach is in a hard ball in front of me. The Primary doctor says I have a hernia and he would not recommend ...

drugs to treat cancer of bowel 
what are the drugs administered in treatment of cancer of bowel

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 ...

Death from a bowel obstruction 
How long can you expect to live after going on hospice and now have a bowel obstruction?

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???

Adderall and colon cancer symptoms 
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....

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 ...

Colon Cancer and Alternative treatment with Vitamins and Marine Phytoplankton 
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 ...

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 ...

colon cancer diet 
My 32 year old daughter was diagnosed with at least stage 3 colon cancer when she delivered her first baby. I want to help, but she is refusing different ...

Colon resection but didn't get further treatment, now what? 
I had colon cancer, l med. apple sized tumor, removed. No other polyps were cancerous but removed. No other cancer discovered.

I didn't feel I needed ...

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 ...

Surgery for polyp removal 
A friend just had a polyp removed. The doctor said it was very large and hard to remove. How long with the recovery time be? The doctor said several ...

WHAT FOODS DO I NEED TO AVOID EATING TO AVOID COLON CANCER 
I was 34 years old when my doc discovered that I had colon cancer first degree...so I was operated last january 2005 at my age 34...after my operation ...

Lighter Life diet and Cancer 
I am wondering if anyone has ever been on the Lighter Life diet and now suffering with colon cancer or any other cancer? I feel there may be a link due ...

No pressure in colon 
No pressure in colon after 4 inch of colon removed on Nov 11 2010?

Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
How long from stage 1 to stage 4 colon cancer?

Colon Surgery  Not rated yet
My mother has an extremely swollen knee less than a week after removing one foot of her colon. The knee is huge and she refuses to do anything or go to ...

Colon and Liver cancer  Not rated yet
My husband had colon surgery last February 14th. They removed part of his colon and his appendix and a large growth. He still had a spot in his liver. They ...

Colon Cancer at 21? :/  Not rated yet
I am a 21 year old female and have been experiencing some strange symptoms. Abdominal pain that comes and goes (sharp), blood in stool, weight loss, feeling ...

I have light cramps like diarrhea  Not rated yet
I have light cramps and this morning I had clear mucous with a little stool. Any one have this?

Colonoscopy Going Wrong  Not rated yet
How often do colonoscopies go wrong? Resulting in a life change?

Life Expectancy with Stage 4 Duodenal Cancer  Not rated yet
Do you know of anyone with stage 4 duodenal cancer? My mother is 76 years old and was diagnosed December 22, 2011 with stage 4 duodenal cancer and stage ...

Colonoscopy Test  Not rated yet
What is the price of a colonoscopy?

Remaining Colon   Not rated yet
My friend had part of her colon cut off where it is not functioning anymore. She has to wear the bag. She was wondering what happens to the colon or other ...

Colonoscopy Wait Time  Not rated yet
My father has to have a colonosopy as he sent off 2 mail tests..what are the chances it is cancer? How long can he wait as he is in Thailand and can't ...

Sluggish Bowel with Uncontrolled Loose Stools   Not rated yet
What is a sluggish loose bowel? off2oz2005@yahoo.com

Colon Cancer   Not rated yet
Does right lower of abdomen tumor cause any symptoms?

Further Question about Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Treatment in Advanced Age.   Not rated yet
Many thanks for encouraging response to question about Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Treatment in Advanced Age. Is surgery -- perhaps laparascopic, as internet ...

ct scan after chemotherapy  Not rated yet
What if we find a shadow area on the operation site in liver (colon cancer) CT scan after having 3 months of chemotherapy ?

Loose Stool   Not rated yet
My mom had operation for colon cancer 3 years ago but she still suffering from its side effects - like she has loose stools 10-15 times in a day. i want ...

Antibiotics after Abdominal Surgery  Not rated yet
If you had abdominal surgery to remove a canerous mass from the colon, and 4 days later the colon area becomes red and draining foul smelling pus, why ...

Alcohol after Colon Resection  Not rated yet
How long do i have to wait for a few beers?

Adenocarcinoma of Rectum  Not rated yet
Is adenocarcinoma of the rectum metastasized to the lung is curable?

Rectal Bleeding after Exercising  Not rated yet
I have rectal bleeding after I run on my treadmill.
Why is this happening ?

Colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Would a small amount of milk in coffee affect your colonoscopy test?

Colon Cancer Stage 2A  Not rated yet
My father was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 2A last Nov.2011. He has a weak heart and a weak lung; he is 74 yrs old and in our country, colon cancer ...

Long term Side Effects  Not rated yet
What are the normal symptoms or side effects after colon surgery? Chronic diarhea? etc.

Chronic Colitis  Not rated yet
Is there a cure?

Bag after Surgery  Not rated yet
Is there any alternate to bag on abdomen for stool passing (after colon operation)?Thanks a lot.

Fluids before Test  Not rated yet
Is it OK to drink vitamin zero water before colonoscopy?

Diet before Colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can i drink cream in my coffee the day before my colonoscopy?

Stage 4 Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
I am 43 female and can't get answers from my doctor. Does anyone know anything about the hot chemo bath?

Colon Surgery  Not rated yet
When 50% of the colon is removed due to cancer, what is the life expectancy and the chance of recurrence?

Colonoscopy Preparation  Not rated yet
Is it okay to drink alcohol the night before having a colonoscopy?

Fluid in Colon  Not rated yet
What does it mean if CT scan shows fluid in colon/intestines?

How Long Would the Average Person have Colonic Mucinous Adenocarcinoma  Not rated yet
How long would it take for this cancer to kill you?

Surgery and Chemotherapy  Not rated yet
Colon surgery was performed and he was told he would need chemotherapy. Does there have to be a waiting period between surgery and the start of chemo?

Burning in my Middle Right Side of Back  Not rated yet
i have a burning in my middle back, a little to the right i had colon cancer and 2 spots on my lung.

Gastrointestinal system  Not rated yet
What does it mean when food takes only 18 minutes to pass through to rectum. Is it cancer?

Severe Pain due to Colon Obstruction  Not rated yet
My mom has cancer in her colon, rectum and liver. She has not been able to go #2 for about 5 days, but is urinating and passing gas. The pain is so severe ...

Blood in Stool, Clear CT scan... Ideas?  Not rated yet
I have had a decent amount of blood in my stool now for 2 weeks. On the first day I noticed the blood It was about 1/4 cup in the toilet with no brown ...

Popcorn before Colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
I ate popcorn on Saturday evening prior to Monday a.m. colonoscopy. Can I still proceed? I've done everything else correctly.

Colon Cancer Patient's Diet  Not rated yet
One of my family members is currently undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer and we are looking for a diet for her.

Going through your site and a ...

ng tube  Not rated yet
Why would someone need a ng tube after a colon removal?

Colon Cancer Return  Not rated yet
Colon cancer free for ten years, what are the chances of a return?

Black Stool after Colon Surgery  Not rated yet
I had colon surgery 1 day ago. My stool is black.
Is it normal?

Six Months after Colon Operation  Not rated yet
My husband was put on post-op Chemo treatment. He had his second infusion last week and generally felt unwell for the rest of the week. Yesterday he woke ...

Prices of Colon Surgery   Not rated yet
Hi all,

I am from the UK and my grandmother has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. Tomorrow we will find out what stage she is at. The hospital ...

Stage 2 Colon Cancer, No Treatment yet  Not rated yet
My father was diagnosed with stage2a colon cancer last Nov 2011. He is only taking herbal supplements and no other treatment is being given to him. He ...

Colon Cancer: My mom.  Not rated yet
I'm not sure what stage my mom's colon cancer is in, but she just recently had surgery and had two feet of her colon removed, and 9 lymph-nodes.They said ...

colon  Not rated yet
how can i tell if my colon collapsed?

a list of times to drink on the day before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
They used to give you a sheet showing what time to drink fluids on the day before the colonoscopy. Where can I find this as I want to make sure I get enough ...

Colon cancer Chemo treatment  Not rated yet
Hi
My mom has identified as colorectal cancer. THis has infected on lymphnodes and one minute moles in each Lung. So chemotherapy started. After 1st ...

Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
I had a colonoscopy 8 years ago because I had anemia. It showed one polyp which was benign. The gastro dr. told me to come back in three years and that ...

treatments for colon cancer advanced stage II that would keep you in a hospital for 2 months  Not rated yet
my boyfriend is 42 and was diagnosed with advanced stage 2 colon cancer at the end of June. He did nothing about it until the end of August, where he started ...

Large intestine Cancer  Not rated yet
What happens if large intestine will be removed?

colonoscopy on chemotherapy  Not rated yet
My husband had semi-colonostomy for 6 months and currently is on chemotherapy with 5FU.
Will it be alright to have colonoscopy while he still has 3 session ...

Soreness after Colon Resection  Not rated yet
It has been 6 weeks after colon resection. I have soreness in my lower left, front side. Is that normal?

Polyp had cancer  Not rated yet
The doctor that did my colonoscopy does not agree with the diagnosis that the polyp was cancerous. He said he asked for a 2nd opinion but the insurance ...

diet for colon resection  Not rated yet
What types of food schould I eat I have had colon resection surgery and have completed all 12 cycles of a fol fox 7 chemo regiment and just need some guidance ...

what can one expect....  Not rated yet
My Father has to have 24 inches of colon removed. What can he expect? Bathroom frequency?, pain? that sort of thing?

stage 3 colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mother is 77 years old and recently had surgery for colon cancer. It is stage 3 and she is refusing chemotherapy, what should we expect next?

Bowel cancer operation  Not rated yet
I have pain on the front of both my thighs that feels like someone is peeling my skin off.
How can I cure this?

Colon Cancer without Treatment  Not rated yet
My dad has been diagnosed with colon cancer. He is refusing any treatment. I am wondering about how long he will live and if the "end" will be painful ...

Nursing and Nutrition for Colon Cancer Patient  Not rated yet
Hello dear doctor,
one of my neighbors is a poor and money-less 57 years old male with chronic hemorroid and hyper thyroid (for 15 years).
after complaint ...

Dr's can't do anything for moms tumor anymore   Not rated yet
This was my mothers third year doing chemo and just recently they told us it has spread and chemo is no longer working for her. So now due to the tumor ...

skin cancer maybe inherited?  Not rated yet
If my grandmothers mum, had skin cancer. do I, her as her great grand daughter, have high chances of getting it as well? Replys within 48 hrs would be ...

feces color after colon surgery   Not rated yet
my faeces still are black after 8 days from the surgery is this normal?

After Colon Cancer Surgery  Not rated yet
What to do about lazy stomache muscles after surgery. Stomache is still swollen after having surgery a year ago. How do I reduce stomache.

chemo after liver resection  Not rated yet
how soon should take the chemo after the liver resection

colorectal cancer?  Not rated yet
must i go for the surgery for the tumor at my rectum . cant i try the natural way to kill the cancer cell through the right diet and vitamins and herbs?...

timing of Colon Cancer   Not rated yet
how much time does it take to reach first stage

colon resection five years ago--pain in both sides near hip bones and legs  Not rated yet
I had a complicated colon resection five years ago. I have a family history of colon cancer; my father passed away at 39.

I am always fatigued, with ...

colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mother is in stage 4 colon cancer they started her on chem but they had to stop because it messed up all her blood

there is nothing left to do she ...

cancer and length of life  Not rated yet
how long do people have to live if had collon cancer

post operative bowel control  Not rated yet
In March 2009, I had an operation to remove an early diagnosed rectal cancer, where the cancer was very close to my rectal exit. After the operation my ...

Chemotherapy and sexual intercourse  Not rated yet
How many days after chemotherapy is it safe to have sexual intercourse?

eating jello before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
What if I eat red jello 20 hours before my colonoscospy? Can I still have the procedure?

colo rectal post surgery wound healing  Not rated yet
have had chemo, rad and surgery on a colo rectal tumor done quite successfully, but wound is slow to heal. have had outpatient treatments to clean wound,...

pushing sensation in stage 4 rectal cancer patient  Not rated yet
my sister stage 4 , is having pushing sensation that is really bad, had colostomy before. is there anything that can be done ..

colon cancer  Not rated yet
my mothers brother had colon cancer but he let it go
does that mean i could get i'm 64
my uncle had it but didn't want to do anything about it.

colon cancer surgery event  Not rated yet
Why is it that my aunt had an operation in colon cancer but after opening the abdomen seeing it has spread to liver and lungs, the tumor was not taken ...

drinking before a colonostomy  Not rated yet
how important is it not to drink anything before a colonostomy

bleeding after surgry  Not rated yet
there is blood clotting coeing out after the 2nd day of surgry. vomitting too ? is anything to worry about ?

Sigmoid Resection  Not rated yet
What are the side effects after having the sigmoid partially or totally removed?

j pouch and cancer  Not rated yet
Can you still get cancer if your large colon is removed and you have a j pouch?

what age for colon cancer?  Not rated yet
what age can you get it?

stomach bloating  Not rated yet
my wife had a bowel cancer op 11 months ago and her stomach is now very bloated. is this normal and will it eventually recede

Liquid Bowels (4 days straight)  Not rated yet
I'm 26 years old and had a colonoscopy 5 years ago that came back clean. My uncle died of colon cancer at age 31. For the past 4 days my stomach has ...

why do i have blood in my stool  Not rated yet
why do i have blood in my stool

Silver dollar size polyp  Not rated yet
Just had a colonoscopy and was told a silver dollar sized polyp was removed and sent for biopsy...if noncancerous would need to come back and have colonoscopy ...

liver cancer  Not rated yet
how long does second stage cancer take to reach third stage cancer

colon cancer , what stage   Not rated yet
What's the stage of colon cancer when you are bleeding and have lymphatic discharge of the anus.

Barium Enema  Not rated yet
Will I have an accurate barium enema if I don't
drink the entire prep kit?

Colonoscopy = 16 polyps  Not rated yet
I am trying not to freak out after a friend just got diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Had put off getting mine done. So, I went yesterday and the ...

CEA in Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
I was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in 2009. At the time my CEA was 0.8. During the first 2 treatment regimens (FolFox and Folfiri), it hovered ...

Definition of various cancer stages  Not rated yet
What is the definition of Stage 2 cancer? Stage 3? Stage 4?

Colonoscopy in the aged and illness  Not rated yet
Can a person who as had a colonoscopy, get gastric flu with vomiting? What effect will this have on a 85 year old patient?

mother has colon cancer  Not rated yet
are my odds of getting cancer increased?

Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
I am 18 years old and have colitis. I was diagnosed with this one year and 2 mos ago. After changing my diet things got better, but then I quickly went ...

colan cancer  Not rated yet
why did my pet scan not show colon cancer

cant go poop  Not rated yet
My sister died of colon cancer, Ive lost over 10 pds in a week 1/2 the only way i can have a bowel movement is to take a laxitive

ovarian cancer  Not rated yet
my sister is a patient of cancer. she has gone through a course of chemotherapy.due to this, her ovary has stopped fertilizing. my question is that can ...

sigmoidoscopy   Not rated yet
How long do you wait in glasgow for a appointment to see consultant after getting a sigmoidoscopy done

blood in stool   Not rated yet
I have been experiencing abdominal pains, blood in my stool about two times a week, and its diarrehea I also had a colon infection when I was 16. I'm ...

colon cancer  Not rated yet
what type of exercise is best of colon cancer

colon cancer  Not rated yet
i had a ct scan which showed fecal loading yet i am still in pain and believe it to be a blockage due to a tumour

chemo after ascending colon removal  Not rated yet
what are side effects

regular bowel movement  Not rated yet
how can someone with stage 4 colon cancer get regular bowel movement

nerve damage after colorectal cancer  Not rated yet
I really have very little strength to push out stool, so I rely on laxatives and must allow 2 hours for bathroom time in the mornings. Plus I eat a very ...

removing doudenum due to polyps from APC mutant  Not rated yet
after removing the doudenum, do i have to wear a bag(stomal)?

Colon Cancer? Weakness to the point sleep more than awake also blak stools that started after being put on ensure and then boost. what's the problem here???  Not rated yet
After being put on ensure and then boost, my bowel movements have turned black but not tarry. also sleep more than awake. was at doctor couple days ago ...

Colon Cancer without bleeding?  Not rated yet
can you have bleeding for about 6 weeks and then it stops and still have colon cancer without the bleeding.

adderall and colon cancer  Not rated yet
I've been sick from adderall sometimes, and notice small bleeding from my anus, bright read. I also smoke too
I amnot sure what to do

colorectal cancer diagnosis process  Not rated yet
my brother is suffering from colorectal cancer

2 weeks before we had a ct scan of his cancer

now at what time we do the same ct scan test of colorectal ...

Sore stomach after 5 rounds of chemo.  Not rated yet
I have stage 4 colon cancer.
I have had 5 rounds of chemo,12 treatment at a time.
My stomach is very sore and is there any special food that I can eat ...

Normal colonoscopy what will biopsy show  Not rated yet
I've had colonoscopy dr reports little inflammation
otherwise normal, multiple biopsies taken
could it still be cancer?
Results are in but secretary ...

Odds that i have colon cancer in my 30s...  Not rated yet
I am a 34 yr old female and have had stomach issues off and on for 6 yrs. Alternating between constipation and diarreah,horrible stomach pains,terrible ...

chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
Dear Sirs,
my wife have a colon cancer age 23 years. but still she had an operation and removed her colon tumor and chemotharaphy is being started
then ...

colon anal cancer  Not rated yet
he got radiation.
it fried his bladder so he has two bags now
now went back to hospital for bleeding and had blood transfusion
what will his life ...

poop after colon surgery  Not rated yet
how long does it take to poop after a colon surgery?

Colon Cancer ar 18 years old?  Not rated yet
How likely is it for a 18 year old to get colon cancer?

chemo or radiation pelvic side effects  Not rated yet
Does radiation or chemotherapy cause your vaginal area to be raw? It has been 10 months since I had chemo and radiation and I have not been able to have ...

treatment  Not rated yet
What does mucous in the stool of a stage 4 chemo patient, who has colon cancer mean. Clear mucous most of the time. Occasionally pink tinged.

chemo treatment- how many normally  Not rated yet
How many chemo treatments are normally required to control colon cancer stage 4.

caffeine before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I had a rockstar two days before my colonoscopy is that ok?

blood from anus  Not rated yet
After having a colostomy done last year, I now have started having blood coming from my anus. What could cause this?

exams a year after colon resection  Not rated yet
I had a colon resection in May 2010. My surgeon did a flex sigmoidoscopy in February 2011, and everything was normal... but I hurt for days afterward,...

Difficulty and coughing when swallowing after colon surgery  Not rated yet
My grandfather had a colon sugery a month ago and since then he can hardly eat. He starts coughing and choking when he tries to swallow even soft foods ...

chemo duration  Not rated yet
how long can a person be on chemo?

colon cancer in the family  Not rated yet
my father passed with colon cancer, i am 40 yrs old

what preventive measure can I take to safeguard myself?

alcohol before the colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can i have vodka & soda before the colonscopy

colonoscopy diet  Not rated yet
will drinking crystal lite tea the night prior cause any problems?

drinking alcohol with liver cancer  Not rated yet
After colon cancer with metastasises in the liver, is it ok to drink alcohol?

TAKING VITAMINS AFTER COLONOsCOPY  Not rated yet
I had a colonoscopy yesterday and they removed several polyps and took several biopsies as well. They sent me home with instructions not to take any NSAIDs ...

how often should someone get a colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
how often should someone get a colonoscopy?

Black stool  Not rated yet
Husband has been havin Black bowel movements for the last few days,What would cause this

My father has stage 4 colon cancer   Not rated yet
My father has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer what time limit dose he have to live or what treatment can help him at this stage baring in mind ...

Can someone get Diverticulitis shortly after having surgery for colon cancer?  Not rated yet
My mom is 82, and recently underwent surgery for colon cancer that turned out to be Stage 3. She came home (without any diet restrictions?) and now 4 ...

How to receive financial support after chemo  Not rated yet
I had stage three colon cancer in 2009 and had surgery and them chemo for six monthe. This chemo consister of one day of chemo at the cancer center then ...

what is an inflammatory polyp  Not rated yet
What is an inflammatory polyp

Colon Cancer Survivors and Medications  Not rated yet
Can you tell me why it is that colon cancer survivors cannot take or have to limit how much (non-cancer related) medications such as pain medication, Tylenol,...

Pain in lower left side.   Not rated yet
I have a pain in my left lower side and sometimes it feel like it radiates down my thigh to the knee, and sometimes it feels like it is in my lower back/...

drinking alcohol after colon cancer therapy  Not rated yet
I'm stage 3a colon cancer and im taking chemo treatment, how many alochol drinks(beers)can i have when i finish my treatment?

stopping my treatments for colon cancer  Not rated yet
I recently stopped all treatment for my colon cancer, am I crazy?

My baby has blood in his poo  Not rated yet
My baby has blood in his poo is this cancer

colorectal cancer chemotherapy action  Not rated yet
My husband is a colorectal cancer patient which was found 3years back. He received multiple section of chemo with 5FU, Fulfiri, Irrinotecan, Avastin & Xeloda....

colon cancer doc in chicago?  Not rated yet
which is the best hospital/surgeon in my area Chicagoland, i leave in Arlington Heights

white wine before exam  Not rated yet
can i have a glass of white wine the night before the exam

Chemotherapy after colon cancer  Not rated yet
What percent of people take chemotherapy after having a colon cancer operation?

colon cancer  Not rated yet
sir i have benn suffering from severe stomcah upset , gas problem since 8yrs
i consulted many doctors. finally diagnoised colon cancer ( with in situ ...

Diarrhea after colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
is it common to experience diarrhea 6 weeks post colon cancer surgery

large bowel resection  Not rated yet
What is the maxium amount of bowel that can be removed and one can still live?

pain spasms following radiotherapy and colorectal surgery  Not rated yet
My husband had a 5 day course of radiotherapy 2 weeks prior to his operation to remove a tumour in his rectum.

5 weeks after surgery he is still in ...

Colon Cancer Reoccurrence Rate  Not rated yet
WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE RATE OF STAGE III COLON CANCER RETURNING FOR A 3RD TIME. THERE WAS 4 YEARS BETWEEN THE 1ST & 2ND TIME

can you life after a colapsed colon and having scepticemia?  Not rated yet
My friend was taken into hospital with broken ribs, she was later diagnosed with septicimia and a collapsed colon. they removed her gall bladder and put ...

colon cancer chemo again?  Not rated yet
I had surgery in 09 for colon cancer. in May of 2011 my ca 4.5. this month oct ca was 22 cancer is now in my liver. I am 69 yrs.old should i go through ...

will my dad live through colon cancer?  Not rated yet
I am 13 and my dad have colon cancer. It has spread to his Liver and Lung. I am only thinking negative things. He is starting chemotherapy next week and ...

im kind of scared  Not rated yet
I started off by having the feeling to throw up but couldn't my tummy started hurting me thinking I ate too much or prob. My period but it..I went to the ...

Sexual Activity while having bags for body waste  Not rated yet
A male friend has stage 2 colon cancer and is now wearing bags for both urination and bowelmovements. Will this affect his sexual activity?

PET scan after colorectal cancer  Not rated yet
How often should a PET scan be done after Stage III Colorectal cancer?

Colon Cancer --what is it like?  Not rated yet
What is it like to have Colon Cancer?

Pudding before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Hello, my girlfriend is to have a colonoscopy procedure in the morning and she consumed three pudding cups, misunderstanding what the paper meant by jello ...

large bloody stools  Not rated yet
my husband has recently been having large and bloody stools,when going to the restroom and that worries me. what could that mean?

colon cancer chemo therapy  Not rated yet
how long is the chemotherapy process for someone with stage 3 colon cancer?

white wine effects before a colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can you drink white wine before a colonoscopy?

had colon cancer before- why need follow up?  Not rated yet
had colon cancer did resection with follow up chemotherapy had pet scan and was clear

why colonoscopy now?

bowel cancer spread to heart  Not rated yet
If Bowel Cancer spreads to the heart's main arteries can someone survive this? and if not, how long would a person have left to live??

colon cancer after tumor removal?  Not rated yet
can cancer still linger even if the tumor was removed and lymph nodes are clear

possible cancer syptoms????  Not rated yet
I had breast cancer 15 years ago, my mother had breast cancer 5 yrs ago,my father had colon cancer that spread to his liver, now, I have had internal hemorrhoids ...

colon cancer possibly??  Not rated yet
I had a colonoscopy over a year ago which was clear,a ct scan last week was clear also,I now have abdominal pain and narrow stool, could i have cancer....

prep for colonoscopy  Not rated yet
What if you cannot finish the all the gatorade because it will make me vomit?

Do all the questions get answers?  Not rated yet
Do the people who ask questions ever receive answers?

complications after colon resection surgery  Not rated yet
I am having sharp pain,and it has been three months since I had resection surgery. What could this be and how is it addressed?

soreness after polyp removals  Not rated yet
How long to be sore after 4 polyp removals 2 of which had to be cauterized due to bleeding? And feeling tired and weak the next day.

colon fluid  Not rated yet
What could fluid in my colon mean, especially if I have had rectal cancer in the last 5 years?

cancer count  Not rated yet
what is the cancer count before you start looseing life

Diagnosis for colon cancer?  Not rated yet
My father, who is 69, a heavy smoker, drinker, who does not exercise etc, had a colonoscopy yesterday, which they could not finish,as his body had not ...

32 months after colorectal cancer diagnosis  Not rated yet
It has been 20 months since my reversal. I had chemo, radiation, surgery and more chemo before the reversal. I am still having days when I must be near ...

Can a pileup get large and thick in five Months  Not rated yet
Can a pileup grow thick and large in only five months and
be ok?

Colon Cancer stool color  Not rated yet
What color do your stool turn?

colonoscopy and white wine  Not rated yet
can you drink white wine

diet after colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
My daughter's fiance was just diagnosed with stage 3 signet ringcell colon cancer. 1/2 of the colon was removed and reattached. 8 out of 24 lymph nodes ...

chemotherapy - surgery incision hurts  Not rated yet
while taking chemotherapy tablets after colon cancer, my cut where i had the operation is very sore.

Is this normal?"

Rectal cancer stage 3b treatment  Not rated yet
I am Mr rabindra Kumar Das,has undergone abdominoperrineal operation,
Now the biopsy report is showing stage 3b.

Is it curable?,
Please provide some ...

1/4 teaspoon of ice cream eaten before tomorrow's colonoscopy  Not rated yet
My case is at 7a.m...it's 330 pm. on prep day. I haven't started to cleanse yet...waiting for my first bowel movement. Did I mess the whole thing up?...

Is another colonoscopy usual 3 months after the first one was done?  Not rated yet
My friend had a colonoscopy 3 months ago. 3 polyps were removed. 2 weeks after the procedure he had rectal bleeding. Why would he need another colonoscopy ...

Chances of Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
My father had colon cancer. I have had diverticulitis several times and have had 18" of my colon removed. Are my odds greater to have colon colon?

colonoscopy while having chemo treatments  Not rated yet
I am having chemotherapy for breast cancer and am half way through. Can I schedule a colonoscopy while this is going on?

impact of stopping medication at stage 4 colon cancer  Not rated yet
My Father-in-law is at last stage of colon cancer. He is being treated with Chemo. He is totally bed-ridden and unable to make any decisions about his ...

Prognosis for 85 y/o man with bladder and colon cancer  Not rated yet
My father just had about a foot of his large intestine removed due to a mass that was preventing bowel movements. It has been found that he does have ...

colon cancer and low grade dysphagia of the colon  Not rated yet
what treatment is available for low grade dysphagia of the colon, other than colostomy. my dad has colitis and has developed LGD . he is 84 years old and ...

End Stage Colon Cancer  Not rated yet
I'm trying to find out what the symptoms are for the timeline in end stage colon cancer. My mother has stage 4 colon cancer and has rejected treatment....

Dying colon  Not rated yet
what can cause the colon to die in an elderly woman?

colon resection  Not rated yet
will i have a tube in my nose or throat after surgery

Colon Cancer Returning?  Not rated yet
I had an ileostomy operation in 1979 when I was 16 for FAP and 18 months ago I was diagnosed with cancer in the Duodenum and had a Whipple procedure surgery ...

Life threatening diarrhea after colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mom has only 10% of her colon left after stage 4 colon cancer with no disease present. It has been about 4 months and she cant stop having dirreaha....

diarrhea 2 years after colon cancer  Not rated yet
colon cancer survey after two year and still have diarrhea

what if the patient who has a stage 4 colon cancer didnt take chemotherapy?  Not rated yet
what will happen to him?

why is colon cancer getting worse despite treatment?  Not rated yet
I have anal canver stage4 terminal they said...I have had all the radiation treatments I can get

did okay for about 6 months it has reacured and have ...

flat lesion 2cm in size in colon  Not rated yet
I had a colonoscopy in June and found 4 polyps and a 2cm flat lesion, the polyps were removed and they tried to remove the lesion. Got some of it and it ...

stomach pain is maybe colon cancer?  Not rated yet
WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN HURTING IN MY LOWER BACK,AND AROUND TO THE BOTTOM OF MY STOMACH AREA.

how long will live if they have stage IV colon cancer  Not rated yet
how long will live if they have stage IV colon cancer

Sweet tea before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can I drink sweet tea the day before my colonoscophy

what to eat before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can i have plain jelly with straberry flavour

possibly colon cancer?  Not rated yet
i have this kind of feeling that i need to go to get my bowel done. but once at toilet, there is nothing come out. and also i have frequent farting. which ...

is this colon cancer?  Not rated yet
hi my name is jailyn,i have one of my sister she had a heptatitis and now she getting big her stomach and a lot of pain,

what do you think she can ...

I have done a colon resection on 05/10/11 since then I need to have a diet I couldn't find the right food   Not rated yet
What kind of food should I take?

Clear PET scans with colon cancer  Not rated yet
My husband has Stage IV metastatic colon cancer and recently had a clear PET scan. I have heard of others that have had a clear scan but went on to die ...

what test are done to see if chemo is working   Not rated yet
i have late stage 3 colon cancer and my question is: how do they know if the chemo is working

colon cancer  Not rated yet
had pre-cancer iast year
had colon resection.
a lot of foods still bother me
is this normal/

Stage 3 colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. She had a resection done, then we found out it was in six of twenty lymph nodes that were removed. If ...

What kind of cancer?  Not rated yet
What kind of cancer makes me have a lump on my anus, close to my waste whole.

foods a week before your colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Is it OK to eat oatmeal during the week before your colonoscopy?

COLOSTOMY BAG  Not rated yet
DO YOU HAVE TO WEAR A COLOSTOMY BAG EVERYDAY AFTER COLON CANCER SURGERY?

Colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can I drink Orange Vitamin Water before the test.....

Constipation and Diareha after colorectal surgery  Not rated yet
My husband was diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer 3 years ago. He had 6 weeks of radiation and chemo and then surgery. The surgeon removed a foot ...

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
is it safe to drink beer 4 days prior to a colonscopy

Sharp Belly Pains  Not rated yet
I am having Sharp pains in my belly mostly on left side but makes my entire belly hurt, extremely tired all the time I have no energy. And I stay nauseaed ...

Colorectal Cancer - Post Surgery Chemo  Not rated yet
I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in October 2010. I underwent 4 treatments of F5U and Oxaliplatin and 6 weeks of radiation before surgery. No lymph ...

lymphatic invasion  Not rated yet
Cancer is stage T1.
But it is poorly differentiated with lymphatic invasion. Does this mean it will be in the lymph nodes already?

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Should chroumium picolinate and Co Q10 be stopped a week before a colonoscopy?

Post Colon Cancer Surgery Check ups  Not rated yet
Hi. My dad just had surgery after discovering he had colon cancer. He did this overseas as it was easier for him to communicate in his mother tongue. He ...

if colon cancer tumor blast then what happen  Not rated yet
if colon cancer tumor blast then what happen?

vitamins after colorectal surgery  Not rated yet
Should I take vitamins after colorectal surgery?

collapsed colon  Not rated yet
what happens when your colon collapsed is this serious and what to expect

metastasis-colon cancer  Not rated yet
I have a patient aged 52yrs,female-chinese,originally suffered colon cancer and now metastasized to lungs,brain,liver and kidneys including parts of spinal ...

colon cancer prognosis without treatment  Not rated yet
My 85 year old father had a mass removed from his colon. It turned out to be stage 2 cancer. He has decided not to have any further treatment (chemo,...

B12 VITAMIN  Not rated yet
is it safe to take vitamin B12 before a colonoscopy?

Foods I can have 2 days before Colonscopy  Not rated yet
I am a little confused what things I can have to eat 2 days before my colonscopy and endoscopy. Please can you answere that for me

How long is it going to take for emerging the signs of rectal cancer in stage 2?  Not rated yet
My Mother has been already confirmed for rectal cancer in stage 2. I just want to know how long it has been started to reach to this stage?
Thanks.
...

Colon tumor growth  Not rated yet
do tumors in the colon grow faster as they get bigger in size?

hard boiled sweets before a colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can one suck on hard boiled sweets 2 days before a colonoscopy

too much medication after colon polyp surgery?  Not rated yet
should there only be one primary doctor that prescribes medication after polyp surgery removal...

cream in coffee before colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
can you have cream in your coffee before a colonoscopy?

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I am 52 years old. My doctor told me last year that I needed to get a colonoscopy. I went and talked to the doctor and he told me all that I needed to ...

Overnight Accommodations near Mass General  Not rated yet
Are there any accommodations for overnight lodging for family members who have someone as a patient at Mass General?

colon cancer  Not rated yet
how long to be out of work for laparoscopic colon cancer, but now it went to my liver?

Who are the best colon cancer surgeans in the USA or Mexico areas?  Not rated yet
My father has colon cancer stage 4b and had part of the colon removed. 4 months after finishing chemo a tumor is forming back in the same area of the colon....

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I've noticed a lot of bloating from even eating small portions at meals. I am 55 years of age, and have daily bowel movements (often twice a day) which ...

colon surgery  Not rated yet
After surgery, is it normal to have a lot of gas trapped in the colon for a few weeks

KIDS AFTER BOWEL RESECTION  Not rated yet
MY QUESTION IS AFTER HAVING A BOWEL RESECTION IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CARRY CHILDREN?

pre-colonoscopy foods  Not rated yet
is oatmeal ok

Pain killers before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy on Monday morning at 7. I am currently taking Nucynta (which is a narcotic) for post surgical knee pain. My question ...

colon cancer  Not rated yet
I had colon cancer surgery on March 30,2011
(stage 1). Since my surgery, I have to take
milk of magnesia for my bowels to move. I am drinking lots of ...

How long after a colon resection should you have a bowel movement  Not rated yet
How long after a colon resection should you have a bowel movement?

Stigmoidoscpy no colon?  Not rated yet
Can my daughter eat before her stigmoidoscopy?

She had her colon removed and has a j pouch. Her doctor said she could only have clears but she is getting ...

getting insurance after a Colonoscopy  Not rated yet
After a colonoscopy at 50ish they found a sm polyp (unsure what type). I am in good health, eat a good diet, not overwieght and don't smoke.

I applied ...

colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
how long does it take for the incision to heal on your colon after surgery ?

diverticulosis  Not rated yet
My Mother is 85 years old and the Doctor wants to remove part of her lower colon. Is this safe at her age. She is healthy and not on any medications.

Alcohol before a colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
Can I drink a beer the evening before my colonoscopy?

my mother in law has colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mother in law has colo cancer and its in the late stages she has to got on radiation and chemo.

What are the chances of her beating this ?

charlottezheng  Not rated yet
i want to ask one question,
how long can the patient need to wait for chemotherapy after surgery of colon resection?

Diet prior to sigmoidoscopy  Not rated yet
Can I eat ice cream?

Constipation After Colon Cancer Surgery  Not rated yet
Why do people have a constipation after colon surgery? Why does the doctor want you to be able to pass wind or stool before they let you eat?

Lung Cancer Surgery Versus Chemo Comments  Not rated yet
I have lung cancer, early stages, need comments about surger versus chemo

tubulovillous adenoma  Not rated yet
Should I be looking for an oncologist if I have tubulovillous adenoma polyps?

Vomitting Wweeks After Chemo Treatment?  Not rated yet
My sister completed her chemo treatment for colon cancer 5 weeks ago, but since then, she has been extremely tired, has head aches, and vomits almost daily....

Side effects of radiation treatment ?  Not rated yet
Can someone tell me the side effects of radiation treatment?

Who Knows the Best Colon Cancer Surgeons?  Not rated yet
i would like to know the best 5 colon surgons in the world with their e mails

Colorectal Cancer  Not rated yet
how can a family with history of cancer is of a high risk of development of CRC

Grandpa's Colan Cancer  Not rated yet
My Grandpa has Colan Cancer, And he did about two months of radiation, and tomorrow he is having surgery, do you think it will be gone?

Burning Mouth Symptom From Chemo Drugs?   Not rated yet
My husband takes chemo drugs and his worst symptom is a burning mouth so painful he has tears when he eats. He
gargles with salt water but is there a ...

can you still have kids with no colon  Not rated yet
can you still have kids with no colon

Colonoscopy following a burst and abscessed appendix 7 month ago?  Not rated yet
I had an orange size abscess after a burst appendix and was treated on IV in hospital for a week and 4 weeks after with oral antibiotics. That was 7 months ...

Adenocarcinoma, Rectum  Not rated yet
Doctor has stated that he will provide radiation and pain medication to relieve pain and suffering. He has indicated the cancer is in a stage IV. What ...

How to detect colon cancer?  Not rated yet
what test to find the "colon cancer" more clearly and how to understand stage of cancer ?
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What can I drink after bowel removal surgery?  Not rated yet
Can a person with bowel removed drink cranberry juice?

having children after chemotherapy for colon cancer  Not rated yet
in 2006 my husband has colon cancer
then he go to the TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL(BOMBEY) for his checkup and surgery. then he came our country Dhaka, & took ...

Colon cancer with a liver lesion and second primary (prostate)  Not rated yet
After colonoscopy to biopsy a primary tumor, what are the next steps to address suspected stage 4 mCRC? CT showed lesion on intestine and liver.

Will ...

vomiting after colon cancer surgery?  Not rated yet
Is it normal to have lots of vomiting after colon cancer surgery?

Alcohol permitted before a colonoscopy?  Not rated yet
can I drink alcohol prior to colonoscopy ?

Prognosis with cancer in three parts of the body  Not rated yet
My best friend has colon, lung and liver cancer. She has had one chemo treatment and her blood count was too low to have the second. Doctors thought ...

Recovery 8 months after colon surgery  Not rated yet
I am recovering from having over a foot of my colon removed. It's been 8 mos and I am still really tired. I have heard it could take up to a year to feel ...

Acceptable meats after colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
Is meatloaf an acceptable meat after colon cancer surgery?

sigmoid stage 4  Not rated yet
how long can this stage go on, before you die?

Do you need surgery immediately for colon cancer?  Not rated yet
If u found out you had colon cancer, would it mean immediate surgery and could it cause a tear in your colon

heavy blood in stool Diverticalitis  Not rated yet
What causes heavy blood in bowel movement when you have Diverticulitis

Post surgery of colon cancer  Not rated yet
My mother age is 62+ she got recently operated for colon cancer on 5th Feb'11 and part of her right side large intestine was removed . Surgery was successful ...

my colon cancer spread to my lymph nodes   Not rated yet
the doctor said hes going to try to get me 2 years to live. What stages will i go through and did anyone beat it?

How often do polyp come back?  Not rated yet
Had polyps removed;they were non cancer. But can they come back--the polyps?

colon surgery recovery  Not rated yet
Hi,
I had surgery to get my large intestine removed on December 10,2010 and I was wondering is it normal to still have diarrhea when you have a bowl movement?...

COLONOSCOPY PREP  Not rated yet
ATE A GRANOLA BAR DURING PREP. WILL IT CAUSE A PROBLEM.

Rectum strengthening exercises for colon resection problem  Not rated yet
My surgeon recommended my having an enema and holding it 5 minutes to determine the rectum functioning okay. Unable to retain fluid even while giving the ...

Mucous at stoma near colostomy bag  Not rated yet
I had operation for colon cancer in October 2009 and had a bag fitted.
I seem to be producing a great deal of mucous from my stoma. Is this usual?

colon cancer testing at age 80?  Not rated yet
if i am an eighty year old female, why would my doctor want me to be tested for colon cancer

what can you drink before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can you drink orange Gatorade and put a bit of sugar in your black tea the day before a colonoscopy

drinking fluids before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can l drink a chamomile herbal tea as a clear fluid before a colonoscopy

Colonoscopy  Not rated yet
My last colonoscopy(5 years ago) yielded a non cancerous polyp(removed),internal hemorrhoids,and diverticulitis. Since then I have had prostrate cancer(...

how long to wait for defecation after colon cancer surgery  Not rated yet
How long would one expect to wait to have a bowel movement after a colon resections and regular diet has resumed?

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
one year after colectomy and completion of treatment
for colon ca. when should a person have next
colonoscopy? would it be a screening for hx of
colon ...

leftside pain and bloody diarhea after gallblader removal  Not rated yet
My husband has experienced left side pain and diarrhea for about three months. They took his Gallbladder thinking that was the cause because it was showing ...

in need of a dietary solution after colon surgery  Not rated yet
two years ago my mum had colon surgery and and a big part of her intestine was removed. her doctor told her it wouldn't take more then 6 months to heal ...

rectal cancer  Not rated yet
What surgery is performed for rectal cancer?

foods to stop colon cancer  Not rated yet
what are some anti foods for colon cancer

medications not to be taken before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
I am on many medications for Heart Failure. Ramipril, Carvediol, Aspirin, spirolactone, I also have cancer and take Arimidex. I also have restless legs ...

colon adenocarcinoma  Not rated yet
Dear sir/madam
My farther age 63 , recently dignoised and operated T3N1MX TRANVERSE COLON ADENOCARCINOMA. Now he is fine and normal taking food.my ...

Reduced Colonoscopy Costs  Not rated yet
I am due for my 3rd colonoscopy (61 years old, mother and grandfather died of colon cancer). I no longer have insurance, was laid off, struggling financially....

Rectal Examination  Not rated yet
What is the position for a rectal exam

diet 2/3 days prior to a colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can I eat coconut and steel cut oats?

chemo  Not rated yet
why does the kids and everybody need so much chemo, doesn't it kill them?

foods that can be eaten 2 days before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
can i have tomato sauce?

A lump in the anal passage  Not rated yet
What could a lump the size of a plum be in the anal passage, that can be felt through the vaginal passage?

Diet before colonoscopy  Not rated yet
Can you eat pizza three days prior to colonoscopy?

adrenol carninoma  Not rated yet
what is the treatment for adreno carcanoma

Colon Cancer Stage III-metastases and treatment  Not rated yet
My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer stage III at July of 2009, after having surgery, where 52 lymph nodes from the neighbor area of the bowel were removed....

work during colon cancer chemo therapy  Not rated yet
Can I work during chemo for stage 2 colon cancer? Has anyone else experienced this?

colonoscopy  Not rated yet
what can I eat in the last 4 days before colonoscopy

indiana colon cancer doctor?  Not rated yet
who is a good doctor in indianapolis to see for colon cancer?

colon removal  Not rated yet
if they remove my colon but reattach to the intestines is that immediate or do i wear a bag for a short time

Colon cancer resources in South Michigan  Not rated yet
My mother has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 58. I am wondering what resources are available for her brother, an uninsured, high ...

Extensive cancer surgery -fighting for my Life at only 18yrs  Not rated yet
I am 18yrs old and have rhabdomyasarcoma( a muscle
mass on my prostate. Chemo and radiation are not
working and the doctors say surgery is my only ...

vitamins for dry skin after colon removal  Not rated yet
After the removal of the colon are there any vitamins that can be taken to dry skin

colostomy bag  Not rated yet
How often do you change a colostomy bag?

stages 2 and 3 colon cancer  Not rated yet
What is the difference between stage 2 and stage 3 colon cancer?

What treatment after bowel cancer surgery?  Not rated yet
After having bowel cancer removed what treatment would you have after?

colon cancer  Not rated yet
what about recurrent colon cancer that comes back as a mass on the pelvic bone?

pain in the left side of my bottom  Not rated yet
just started last night -i've had a colon attack after i had an emergency trip & have been in pain since Mon.. tks sooo much 4 ur concern!

do i take my medication the day before my colonoscopy  Not rated yet
do i take my medication the day before my colonoscopy

When is colon removal surgery appropriate?  Not rated yet
I am having my colon removed becuase I have a very tight one and have had several dysplastic pollops.

Two opinions say this is the best way to go....

diet before having a colonoscopy  Not rated yet
is coffee and a sugar substitute ok the day before colonoscopy

total resection from colon cancer  Not rated yet
What percent of colon cancers result in a total resection of the colon resulting in the wearing of a bag?

what kind of colon cancer masses can be found in the transverse colon? What kind of surgry is done to remove the mass? what is the chance of haing a colostomy after transverse colon surgery?  Not rated yet
What kind of masses can be found in the transverse colon?
What kind of surgery is done to remove the mass in the transverse colon?
What are the chances ...

hotels near cancer center of america in Illinois?  Not rated yet
can anyone suggest affiliated hotels nearest cancer center of America in Zion, IL.

colon cancer curable in stage 2?  Not rated yet
is colon cancer which is in 2nd stage curable or not?

can I travel during chemo treatment?  Not rated yet
Is it required to stay at hospital in between two administrations of Chemo schedule?

Exercising; When could I bowl again  Not rated yet
When can I resume sexual activity

removal of 15 inches of colon  Not rated yet
What happens here..is a bag necessary,,etc

stage 3 colon cancer life span  Not rated yet
how long does a stage 3 colon cancer patient have to live?

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 ...

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?

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....

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....