what are the symptoms of colon cancer? is there a cure?
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Symptoms of colon cancer are numerous and non-specific. They include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, change in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, red or dark blood in stool, weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, or bloating. Other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, and peptic ulcer disease can have symptoms that mimic colorectal cancer. Colon cancer can be present for several years before symptoms develop. Symptoms vary according to where in the large bowel the tumor is located. Typically, right-sided cancers cause iron deficiency anemia due to the slow loss of blood over a long period of time. Iron deficiency anemia causes fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. The left colon is narrower than the right colon. Therefore, cancers of the left colon are more likely to cause partial or complete bowel obstruction. Cancers causing partial bowel obstruction can cause symptoms of constipation, narrowed stool, diarrhea, abdominal pains, cramps, and bloating. Bright red blood in the stool may also indicate a growth near the end of the left colon or rectum. Surgery is the most common treatment for colorectal cancer.The long term prognosis after surgery depends on whether the cancer has spread to other organs.  The risk of metastasis is proportional to the depth of penetration of the cancer into the bowel wall. In patients with early colon cancer which is limited to the superficial layer of the bowel wall, surgery is often the only treatment needed. These patients can experience long term survival in excess of eighty percent. In patients with advanced colon cancer, wherein the tumor has penetrated beyond the bowel wall and there is evidence of metastasis to distant organs, the five year survival rate is less than ten percent.
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I could be a number of things--but it sounds like he has an open cyst in his colon.  I would suggest that this is not normal and that he should seek medical attention.   A colonoscopy is very helpful for internal examination of the colon and large intestines.  This will see if it is in the colon or possibly coming from elsewhere, such a bile discharge or a stomach Ulcer.  See a physician sooner rather than latter.
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colon cancer is usually a disease of older people. However, cancer does not honor age, unfortunately.  If you have a family history, then you are very wise to get it checked out.  The doctor may want to scope you.  It doesn't hurt, i know, I had enough times.  It doesn't mean you actually have colon cancer but I wouldn't take any chances since you do have a history,  no will be able to tell you if you have cancer...only your doctor will and you are seeing the right kind of doctor.  Your type of symptoms can be a variety of problems.  First and foremost. you must rule out cancer.  Good luck to you and my prayers are with you.
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Multiple Myeloma\n\n'What are the symptoms of blood cancer?\nSome people have no symptoms, and the disease may be discovered only when a blood test is done for an unrelated reason. When symptoms do occur, they can include frequent infections, tiredness, bleeding and bruising, swollen lymph nodes (glands), a swollen abdomen, sweating or fever at night, weight loss and low blood antibody levels.'
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There are so many great doctors here and so many great cancer centers here. I have no idea where you are from but the United States is a very large place. It would be impossible to answer this question in a manner that would cover the entire United States. If I were you, I would contact the American Cancer Society and ask them if they can recommend someone. I know that there are specialist all over the place and some are much better than others. For instance I live in Florida and have traveled to Atlanta for 16 of my operations but mine were for Colon Rectal cancer and the side effects and all of the other problems that developed. \n\nContact the American Cancer Society and ask and if they can't help, then contact the Mayo Clinic. There are just so many places you can go. \n\nGood Luck and God Bless You.
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constipation\n\nclean your colon out first, then look for other reasons.
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Hemorrhoids or polyps.  Check colon cancer EZ Detect test kit from pharmacy and make an appointment with doctor.  Fissures could be cause.  Probably nothing major if it doesn't happen often.  Also, can use Prep. H to soothe hemorrhoids.
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Sometimes when I give answers to people who have diseases like yours I get a violation for spam or advertisement. Needless to say I use the site I am going to give you to not only heal up your problem but to keep you healthy forever. Go to herbdoc.com. There is a colon cleanse and bowel detox treatment there that is relatively cheap compared to drugs that don't do anything or surgeries that screw up your system even more. Good fortune to you now and always.
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errrrr If the blood is actually in your stool then you need to see a G.P. That could be serious.\nIf it's just on the paper you probably have anal fissures or Farmer Giles {Piles}.\nBy the way dont immediately think it's Cancer...it could be 20 other things ...I.B.S.   Colitis..... all sorts.
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Signs and Symptoms of Brain Cancer\n\nA brain tumor can obstruct the flow of cerebrosinal fluid (CSF), which results in the accumulation of CSF (hydrocephalus) and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Nausea, vomiting, and headaches are common symptoms.\n\nBrain tumors can damage vital neurological pathways and invade and compress brain tissue. Symptoms usually develop over time and their characteristics depend on the location and size of the tumor. A brain tumor in the frontal lobe may cause the following:\n\n    * Behavioral and emotional changes\n    * Impaired judgment\n    * Impaired sense of smell\n    * Memory loss\n    * Paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia)\n    * Reduced mental capacity (cognitive function)\n    * Vision loss and inflammation of the optic nerve (papilledema) \n\nA tumor located in both the right and left hemispheres of the frontal lobe often cause behavioral changes, cognitive changes, and a clumsy, uncoordinated gait.\n\nA tumor in the parietal lobe may cause the following symptoms:\n\n    * Impaired speech\n    * Inability to write\n    * Lack of recognition\n    * Seizures\n    * Spatial disorders \n\nVision loss in one or both eyes and seizures may result from a tumor located in the occipital lobe.\n\nTumors that develop in the temporal lobe are often asymptomatic (i.e., without symptoms), but some may cause impaired speech and seizures.\n\nA tumor in the brainstem may produce the following symptoms:\n\n    * Behavioral and emotional changes (e.g., irritability)\n    * Difficulty speaking and swallowing\n    * Drowsiness\n    * Headache, especially in the morning\n    * Hearing loss\n    * Muscle weakness on one side of the face (e.g., head tilt, crooked smile)\n    * Muscle weakness on one side of the body (i.e., hemiparesis)\n    * Uncoordinated gait\n    * Vision loss, drooping eyelid (i.e., ptosis) or crossed eyes (i.e., strabismus)\n    * Vomiting \n\nEpendymoma originates in the lining of the ventricles and the spinal canal and may damage cranial nerves. When this happens, hydrocephalus, stiff neck, head tilt, and weakness may result.\n\nSymptoms produced by a tumor of the meninges (meningioma) depend on which area of the brain is being compressed. They include:\n\n    * Headache\n    * Hearing loss\n    * Impaired speech (i.e., dysphasia)\n    * Incontinence\n    * Mental and emotional changes (e.g., indifference, disinhibition)\n    * Prolonged drowsiness (somnolence)\n    * Seizures\n    * Vision loss \n\nA tumor located in the pituitary gland (i.e., pituitary adenoma) may increase the secretion of hormones and cause discontinuation of menstruation (i.e., amenorrhea) and excess secretion of milk (i.e., galactorrhea) in women. Impotence may occur in men.\n\nMetastatic brain cancer tends to invade the brain tissue indiscriminately. Some symptoms include the following:\n\n    * Bleeding\n    * Headache\n    * Impaired mental function\n    * Motor dysfunction\n    * Nausea\n    * Seizures\n    * Swelling\n    * Vomiting \n\nComplications Drastic and sometimes life-threatening complications can develop with brain cancer.\n\n    * Obstructed flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the third ventricle may cause sudden death.\n    * Cerebral hernia is a progressive, fatal condition in which the brain is forced through an opening in the skull.\n    * Hemorrhagic stroke produces sudden loss of vision and/or speech, unconsciousness, and paralysis.
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Hi Monica\n\nAt least you know what is causing some of your issues. Most people wont admit the obvious. The most important thing you said and you're aware of is the assimulation of nutrients. You're right that is a serious issue. \n\nI use a product called Superfood (herbdoc.com) and you take it with water or juice and it gets into the blood within seconds, instead of food digesting (long process) or taking a pill and it goes into the colon and activates there without much vaue at all. This product is the best Ive experienced through many years of using different products (I sound like a salesman).\n\nMost importantly you need to do a Colon Cleanse (probably a liver cleanse as well). Must remove the toxins that build up there especially with the serious toxins you put in your body. When they sit in the colon they eventually get in the blood and cause illness and disease.\n\nYou're acknowledging your issues and that is the first step to correcting your health and life in general.\n\nI know you'll figure it out. Way to go!\n\nBest of health to your family\n\nCheers
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There are lots of things that can be influencing factors (genetics, general health, etc.) but I believe the main risk factor with colon cancer is not getting enough insoluble fiber in one's diet.  Insoluble fiber (found in unprocessed wheat, etc.) helps to clean out the lower digestive system, and the colon in particular.  This is an important element in protecting the colon.
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I suggest reducing the amount of grains you eat to prevent this on a regular basis.  Grains contain fiber and while fiber can help with other issues, too much fiber can clog you up.  So, try reducing the amount of grains you eat in a day and see if the tightness subsides. \n\nYou can also try some an enema, but the effects will only last a short time.  I might also recommend the Celebrity diet (not so much to lose weight, but to cleanse the colon).  It's a 2 day juice fast that really cleans up the colon.  Since you are drinking juice for two solid days, the colon gets a break during that time and it also gives plenty of time to expell anything that's in there.  If you combine the  juice fast with an enema, that's about as good as it gets.\n\nIf you choose an enema, be sure to absolutely trust the person giving it to you.\n\nEating more fiber as someone else suggested, may make things worse... so I would be careful with eating too much fiber.   Fiber can't be digested, so it ends up staying in the colon only to be passed.  Too much of it left in the colon can feel like a brick or a large lump.  Worse, too much fiber left in the intestine will become food for the bacteria which may then produce a lot of gas (making the situation worse by making people bloated and gassy).  I've never had any difficulties when I don't eat enough fiber (that is with being bloated, gassy or feeling like a brick is in there).  I've had loads more problems when I eat too much fiber, though.
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they will definitely make your intestinal lining healthier and will help you reduce the incidence of certain colon diseases.  let me go look for a website that may be able to help you.
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changes in bowel habits...also, the presence of blood in the stool.  there may not be enough blood to see with the human eye.  a Hemoccult test will tell you if there are microscopic traces of blood.  \n\nIf you have either of those symptoms, you really should see a gastroenterologist to schedule a colonoscopy.
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Take colon cleansers. Food with high fiber in it. Phsyllum husks and things of that nature come in capsules and help as well.
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The colon.  If your colon is bunged up, it can start to cause all sorts of health problems in the body.  Eat lots of fruit and veg, include plenty of fiber in your diet and buy a colon cleanse from a health food store if necessary.  It's also good to get some colonic irrigation.  It makes you feel so clean inside and you get the urge to put only good food in your body after you've been cleansed.\n\nhttp://www.freewebs.com/spiritualhealing