Anyone diagnosed with colorectal cancer under 40yrs of age?
was found to have a mass that was 3cm x 8.14cm in/on/near rectum with accompaning recto-vaginal fistula…colonascopy scheduled for monday….how worried should I be??
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You might have a better chance at finding information for colorectal cancer in your age group by going to some of the online support groups.
ACOR: Colorectal Cancer Discussion List – email list
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/colon.html
Colon Cancer Alliance
http://www.ccalliance.org/
Colorectal Cancer Coalition
http://fightcolorectalcancer.org/
The colon club
http://www.colonclub.com/
Colon Cancer Directory
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Gastrointestinal/Colorectal/
Yes, me. I’m 20 and was diagnosed last November.
But its rare to get diagnosed at a young age. Do you have a family history of it? Your chances are higher if you do, but there doesn’t need to be a family history to be diagnosed at a young age, as I don’t have one.
But like I said, it’s rare to get it at a young age, so I wouldn’t be too worried. Just try to relax and not worry too much, easier said than done, I know, but its all you can do for now. They’re probs doing a colonoscopy to make sure there aren’t anymore further up your colon.
Good luck!!
Nowadays cancer attracts all ages. I believe it comes from our meat diet. We should eat more veggies and fruits and preferably no meat at all. We should also eat more sea foods.
Do not worry too much, there are now available medications against the big C. Instead of worrying, why not fight it out? Be on the positive side, change your lifestyle and be happy. A more positive attitude towards life is what you need now. Go out more with family and friends and seek the intervention of GOD…… How about some feed back please?