And of what illness is the thinning (going from 70 mm or so to 20 mm) a symptom?
Could it be cancer?

My Grandma had a large cancer removed from her ascending colon about a year ago. Several lymph nodes contained cancer also. She had no evidence that it had spread anywhere else – liver , lungs and bones were scanned before the surgery. The oncologist felt that she was too medically fragile to get chemotherapy because she had 2 strokes right after the surgery. Now the cancer has come back in her abdomen. It is in her liver, but also spread all around the abdomen and is producing a lot of fluid. Is there any hope that she can be cured? If not, how long does she have to live? She is 91.

I did some research and i read that newfoundland has this highest rate of colorectal cancer in north america. Medical websites say it is from mutated DNA genes that are hereditary. Is this the medical way of saying they are humping their brothers and sisters?
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My husband has been checked for Gull Bladder disease, diverticuliits and it isn’t cancer. We have been through CT scans, ultrasounds and stool sample testing. What could it be? I am worried sick, and of course he can’t get into the GI specialist until December.
He is only 32 and otherwise healthy.

Just wondering where the cancer can go and what are treatments as it spreads?

When they do chemo, does that treatment cure them completely or do they still get sick? Does it depend on how long they had the cancer? Can the doctors tell how long one has had it? Thanks

My mom had a colonoscopy today, she gets one done every two years. The doctor took a sample and I was wondering. Is two years enough time for cancer to develop to a point where it cant be treated? or can the doctor just take samples to study them and not necesarily to find cancer? I am really concerned and sad.

How long does it take the chemo to start working ?

Should you show improvement on the first treatment ?

Are you given a scan after every treatment to see

if the chemo and radiation are working ?

Will a scan show that the cancer is gone from the lymph nodes ?

I’m trying to understand what the early symptoms of this form of colorectal cancer are and how they differ from classic adenomatous CRC. If you are qualified to answer this question, I appreciate your answer and thank you in advance.

well yesterday ive been having rectal pains when I bend over to pick things up, that’s pretty much it. im always paranoid about things so the thought of it being cancer has been stuck in my head ever since then. I don’t know if this contributes but over the past week i haven’t eaten all the foods that i should have, and I am also 16. sorry if this isn’t very informative im a bit confused on the matter, what do you think it could be?

about 5-6 days ago i had my hemorrhoids flare up and there was a little blood on my toilet paper and a few drops in the toilet. after the second day i used preparation H and it went away the next day however the day before it went away i started to feel slightly gassy and had some slight pain in my intestines. i still have that now. i don’t feel any different other than some gassyness and a slight burning in my colon ( it kind of blends in with gas pain). i would go to the doctor and ask but i dont have health care. i tend to worry alot about minute things but some symptoms sound like colorectal cancer. im also 20 years old have a pretty clean bill of health and im pretty sure no one in my family has had issues with this kind of cancer.

any idea what this might be?
i should also add that i dont have diarrhea and i dont think im constipated. but when i do have a movement its small.
other symptoms-
odd sharp pain near belly button
very slight burning when i urinate sometimes.
my diet usually consists of a bowl of cereal in the morning, usually a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch, and just about anything for dinner. fruits and vegetables are scarce.

My cousin has rectal cancer. He has been using Fentanyl patches. He thinks that they offered him some relief in his pain. Now, he is starting to take MS Contin because of very bad break-through pain. Is there a person who has taken BOTH of the drugs listed in this post who could tell me which medication is best for eradicating pain? Please let me know. My cousin is still in terrible pain.

How prevalent is rectal bleeding in colorectal cancer, do tumors always bleed? Would two Fecal occult bleeding test administered two months apart catch bleeding that was from a tumor?

I have done some research on this subject and it is very unfair in my opinion. This is what i would like to hear from you and that is your opinion. I have a friend who did 21 years of active duty military service and retired from the air force at the age of 41. He has been employed in the construction industry as metal building erector since his retirement. Three years after retirement his wife wanted and was granted a divorce along with 49% of his military retirement. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Sept.07 and has underwent pre surgery radiation and chemo and had the surgery in Feb 08. He is now having post surgery chemo to help prevent the cancer from returning. This man has spent all his savings on medical treatment and other care and here is the big one.He has been denied any type of government assistanc except for ten dollars a month in food stamps and is about to be evicted from his home. What is wrong with the system or do i just not understand?

I have been diagnosed with a large 4 cm x 2 cm mass and another 2 cm x 3 cm mass in my left breast. In addition, they have found one that is 6 cm x 5 cm on my colon? This seem very large to be cancer. Is there another disease that could cause such large rapid growing masses?

My brother is experiencing a dull discomfort down where his colon would be. He does not have health insurance and reluctant to go to a Dr. to have it checked out. If he did go, what should he expect in the way of cost and having this checked out? Also if it were cancer, are there options for treatment even without ins. and money to pay? Or, will he need to suck it up and wait it out until he dies? What would happen if nothing were done? Would a radical diet change help?

My dad has colorectal cancer in stage four. The doctor wont operate becuase it’s already spread to his liver and lungs. He wanted to start chemo right away. The doctor has told him to be careful in the cold weather, watch his diet, be careful with hot and cold food/drinks, and to rinse his mouth out with listerine througout the day. He has done everything by the book but….HE’S STILL SMOKING! This isnt the cause of his cancer…we dont think…but he just wont quit! Will the chemo even work if he is still smoking???
I forgot…he went in today for his chemo and they are going to admit him to the hospital for a week becuase he’s dehydrated from vomiting and he has an infection in his mouth. Is this infection likely caused from teh smoking??? And he wont tell the doctor that he’s smoking either.

My daughter who was recently diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer a week ago, won’t actually begin her chemo until the 19th of March (today is the 10th). She had her "port" put in on the 8th (Friday). Why does it take so long before they can start the treatments??? This is so incredibly scary!!!

To whomever answered my other questions regarding her cancer… God Bless you…. you told me that colorectal cancer was easily treated (which is what she said her Oncologist told her) because so far, the cat scan (done last Sunday on the 4th) showed that her other vital organs were clear so far. We are praying so hard that she comes through this… but why is it they can’t "stage" her cancer until the surgery… and why is it taking so long to start her treatment??? Aren’t these cells spreading in the meantime???? (I’m freaking out, I’m sorry!!) Thanks for any insight and for whomever sent me all those links… God Bless you…. I will be checking each one out.

i walk every day and take my oatmeal and eat plenty of fruit. i have no cancer or anything. i have try all laxatives, miralax, faxseed, amitiza, and still no luck. i hardy get any sleep at night. i am in my 60s and never had this problem i just want to know out to clean out my smaller bowel i even try a fleat eniimas no luck . need help

i was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in september 07. I have since gone through chemo and radiation treatment and had surgery on the 28th of february 08. I developed problems after the surgery and have not been able to work but three weeks since september 07. I am a military retiree and most of the hospital bills have been taken care of but money for everyday living expenses such as rent,utilities.groceries has also ran out. Due to being a military retiree I am not eligible for any government programs and i was just wondering if someone had any information on any other programs that i could check into. I am not asking for a handout as i fully intend on paying any money i might receive for assistance back in full. thank you for any assistance in this matter

my father, aged 57 years, weight: 78 kgs
Past History:

30/07/2004: colorectal anal cancer. APR surgery with colostomy

12/08/2004: cycle of 3 Chemo prescribed by oncology physician, drugs prescribed: oxaliplatin, leucovorin etc.

3/11/2004: Repeat cycle of above 3 chemo with radiation therapy.

25/06/2008: little raised CEA around 25. Whole body PET Scan is normal.

Now my father has re-occurence of cancer with badly damaged liver & a condition called hepatomegaly with metastasis. its stage 4. Can anybody please advice me more regarding the options of treatment, how much time does he have. He had a pathological fracture last week at the outer thigh-hip joint & underwent DHS surgery. The Dr feels the cancer has also spread in his bones. So he will be immobile (in bed) for atleast 5 weeks.

please explain what is hepatomegaly with metastasis. guide & help me. aany direction u point out or guidance u give is above all forms of thanks.

I took a laxative about 2 months ago to clear up my first case of constipation since I was a kid (I’m coming up on 30). Ever since then I’ve felt like there is something lodged in my descending colon. I went to see the doctor about it out of fear that I had colorectal cancer. They performed a colonoscopy and nothing showed up, no polyps or even hemrroids. I don’t have diahrrea or excessive gas, so it isn’t IBS. The doctor seems to think that it’s my diet. But I eat healthy and have never had this problem before. Now I have a constant feeling of pressure/discomfort in my descending colon and never goes away. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.
This is a serious question. Those of you who bring up gay sex and hamsters will be promptly reported.

My sister died of colorectal cancer 6 years ago, last month her two sons was diagnose with familial polyposis, one of them the biopsy came out as malignant already. The only treatment for this we were told is to removed the colon and be on a colostomy for the rest of their lives, but they are still so young, 29 and 28 years old, no wife nor kids.

For around six years my husband has experienced abdominal pain,bloating,cramping, constant diarrhea(multiple loose Bm’s every day during this time) with bleeding in sometimes large amounts. We have done cultures, blood tests, xrays, full colonoscopy, and biopsies for cancer. Everything has come back normal. He supposedly has no hemorroids,tears, or ulcers to explain the bleeding(which is bright red so it’d be lower?) After so many years we’re out of idea’s. Do you have any? My husband is only 23.
No…he has diarrhea. Not just now and then, but -every- day for six years… I think you may have skipped over some details…not to be mean or anything,but…
We had him tested for Chrohns but then again his doc seemed incompetent…
Thank you so much everyone. I atleast have a few new things to go on. Hopefuly theyll find something before anything serious like surgery. Thank you again all.
I’ll definitely try the metamucil. I wont mind him talking about it if it works. Hehe

I was looking at some stats and I noticed that hispanics have the lowest rate of colorectal cancer in the usa, lower than whites and asians. Is this due to diet, or is it genetic?