Question 1

can you consume alcohol if you have bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Best to abstain.: These types of questions are always hard to answer: on the one hand, you are asking a physician to endorse the use of a known toxin associated with increased risks of colon cancer as well as many other diseases; on the other hand, one drink on an occasional basis will probably have no detrimental effect.  Like any vice, i would like to say "no", but realistically can say "in moderation".

Question 2

does drinking alcohol increase the risk of bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol use is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.  The exact mechanism is unknown, although it is speculated that acetaldehyde, which is produced by the interaction of alcohol and bacteria in our intestine, may be the culprit.

Question 3

is bowel cancer hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Somehow yes: There is some genetic predisposition in families with hx. Of  colorectal cancer. Diet also plays a rol ( low fiber diet increases cancer). Familiar poliposis increases chances of colon cancer. Colon polyps may degenerate in cancer. Small intestine cancers are rare and difficult to find. In general there are families affected by cancers and families affected by atherosclerosis but both together too.

Question 4

what are the earliest symptoms of bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

None: Early colon (bowel) cancer will have no symptoms. Microscopic invisible blood in the bowel  movements can be tested for with a doctor's visit. Colonoscopy can find early colon cancers.

Question 5

could you tell me what are signs of bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bowel issues: Depending upon where in the colon or bowler the cancer arises and how advancednitnis it can cause different sympts or none at all.  This screening is very important with routine stool exams for blood and colonoscopies once 50yo in non high risk patients.  Bright red blood can mean a lower colon or bowel problem, dark blood or stool can b due to upper colon or stomach issue.  Pain/change in stool.

Question 6

is there a cure for bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Curing cancer of the intestinal tract depends on the type of cancer and the stage of cancer at diagnosis. Most early stage cancers of the intestine can be cured with surgical removal of the tumor with low recurrence rates.

Question 7

how rare is bowel cancer in children?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: According to statistics, 3 cases per 15 million children.

Question 8

can bowel cancer symptoms come and go?

Accepted Answer

Yes, bleeding: Cramps, pain is intermittent at first.  But these are advanced symptoms.  For early diagnosis of colon cancer, you need to have colonoscopy.

Question 9

does high calprotectin mean bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes.: Calprotectin is a biochemical test for intestinal inflammation.  As such, anything which increases intestinal inflammation, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, infectious colitis, and bowel cancer can yield positive results. There can also be false positives from certain gastrointestinal medications. If yours is high, you should discuss it with your gastroenterologist. Good luck.

Question 10

endometriosis or bowel cancer, how to tell?

Accepted Answer

Whether intraluminal: Endometriosis representing implants of endometrial tissue on various structures of the peritoneal cavity enlarge with hormone changes causing symptoms related to where they are present.  Bowel cancer is an intraluminal lesion that can be defined if in colon, by colonoscopy and biopsy.

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