Question 1

74 year old mother, fatigued, thalassemia and low iron, needs blood transfusion. all other scans (she fell) are normal, head, chest, abdomen, heart. they found blood during digital rectal exam, could this be colon cancer? her mom had colon c at 45?

Accepted Answer

: Definitely colon cancer will have to be ruled out in this context. Other conditions remain possible as well and a thorough work up will be needed in order to find the cause of her severe anemia.

Question 2

i have some chrpe behind one of my eyes and was told there is a link with colon cancer.  i have heard and read mixed things on the subject?

Accepted Answer

Possible: This is a benign problem in the eye. It can be associated with fap a familial risk for colon cancer. You can review this condition and family history and discuss with your doctor to determine if you should be evaluated further.

Question 3

i've got in my head that i have colon cancer, but gi says he doesn't feel lump i feel in rectaum?

Accepted Answer

Need endoscopy: March is colorectal cancer awareness month, early stages colon cancer is curable. If you think you feel lump in the rectum, you should have good examination, stool for  presence blood &its products, endoscopy. Stromal cell tumors are in the wall of rectum, need endsonogram. If you are a female, rectocele may feel like a lump to you. Ask your doctor to give you better explanation.

Question 4

my appetite has been lacking lately im 22 and don't smoke and.no family history of colon cancer what are odds i have cc? is.it all in my head im scared

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely...: At 22 you have a very low likelihood of having colon cancer. Other causes for lack of appetite such as depression, anorexia, flu/cold, among many others would be thought of first. That being said, a sudden and unexplained lack of appetite should be worked-up. Please see your health care provider.

Question 5

my mom (age 60) stg 4 colon cancer survivor. struggling a week with foggy head, disorientation, confusion, unsteadiness walking...antibiotic for sinus?

Accepted Answer

Consult her oncologi: Her oncologist needs to know about this new development. Cancer can spread to brain and cause symptoms like the ones you have described. It can also be due to metabolic derangements which can occur due to her cancer. So an urgent visit and further evaluation is advised.

Question 6

can the rectal exam find colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Only: ..If it is low in the rectum and palpable to the finger.  Also, if it&#x27;s causing bleeding, the doctor may do an occult blood test during the rectal exam which if positive, may lead to the discovery of cancer later.  Not a great screening test, though.

Question 7

how is a digital rectal exam done to detect colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: The physician will insert a gloved finger into the rectum, feeling for abnormal masses and or blood, stool should be tested immunologically for blood. Although still considered a screening evaluation that is acceptable, a colonoscopy is still the best screening tool we have for early colon/rectal cancer detection.

Question 8

what can a doctor's rectal exam tell me about my risk for colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A digital rectal exam can reduce the likelihood of a cancer near the anus, and can detect if you have blood in your stool. If either demonstrates an abnormality, then you need a colonoscopy to evaluate the rest of your colon.

Question 9

what laboratory exams are typically ordered to follow a year(s) after a successful colon cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

Generally: Depending on a patient's overall health, once or twice yearly physical examination, basic blood tests, maybe yearly colonoscopy. Blood CEA testing sometimes. Also depends on the stage & grade of the cancer at the time of diagnosis. X- ray or ct scan not a routine usually unless there are clinical concerns.

Question 10

will a colonoscopy detect anal cancer/mass as well colon cancer? is the digital exam done before the colonoscopy is performed?

Accepted Answer

Yes and Yes: A colonoscopy would detect anal, rectal, colon cancer. Typically a rectal/digital exam is done first.

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74 year old mother, fatigued, thalassemia and low iron, needs blood transfusion. all other scans (she fell) are normal, head, chest, abdomen, heart. they found blood during digital rectal exam, could this be colon cancer? her mom had colon c at 45?

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I have some chrpe behind one of my eyes and was told there is a link with colon cancer. i have heard and read mixed things on the subject?

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I've got in my head that i have colon cancer, but gi says he doesn't feel lump i feel in rectaum?

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My appetite has been lacking lately im 22 and don't smoke and.no family history of colon cancer what are odds i have cc? is.it all in my head im scared

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My mom (age 60) stg 4 colon cancer survivor. struggling a week with foggy head, disorientation, confusion, unsteadiness walking...antibiotic for sinus?

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Can the rectal exam find colon cancer?

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How is a digital rectal exam done to detect colon cancer?

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What can a doctor's rectal exam tell me about my risk for colon cancer?

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What laboratory exams are typically ordered to follow a year(s) after a successful colon cancer surgery?

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Will a colonoscopy detect anal cancer/mass as well colon cancer? is the digital exam done before the colonoscopy is performed?

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