Question 1

what kills a person in metastic colon cancer . does the liver have to fail or can the mets alone cause death ?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The actual mechanism varies. The liver or the cancer itself can get infected. Even small lung metastasis can cause pneumonia, or the overall debility from the cancer can cause this. Deep thrombi are one of several more common ways. Biliary obstruction is more common than actual liver failure. Bowel obstruction can hopefully be prevented by your surgeon.

Question 2

can high increasing bilirubin in metastic colon cancer with liver mets cause death ? what is prognosis ?other lft "s are normal

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin: the high bilirubin will not cause death in this situation, it likely is a sign that the bile ducts are blocked up by metastatic cancer in the liver.

Question 3

is liver metastases from colon cancer a death sentence?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not!: Liver metastases may be treated in several ways.   The chance of survival depends on resectability of the metastases from the liver.  With some of the newer chemotherapies longer term remission and cure are possible.  Speak with your oncologist.

Question 4

afraid to death i have colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Let's talk about it: Either you do or you don't. You can find out by getting colonoscoped. You're old enough that this should be available. Grit your teeth and resolve you'[l accept whatever finding the test gives.

Question 5

can a 17 year old get colon cancer because i'm scared to death and i am showing symptoms. such as constipation and change of bowel movements i go less?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: In 17 year old is very rare, unless there are predisposing factors such as familial polyposis or ulcerative colitis.  If you are 41, it is another story, because there is a higher risk.  You need a medical evaluation to check for colon cancer if you are having these symptoms at age 41.

Question 6

can colon cancer cause cholecystitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Colon cancer can very rarely cause obstruction of the duct draining the gall bladder(cystic duct)  or liver(common bile duct) by growing directly into these structures and causing an obstruction.  This can lead to cholecystitis just like that caused when the obstruction is caused by a gall stone.  It is a more serious situation but i believe that I have seen it only once in my 36 year career!

Question 7

does colon cancer cause abscess in the colon?

Accepted Answer

It can: If the cancer perforates the wall of the colon allowing feces to spill into localized area, an abscess can form.  This more commonly happens with diverticulitis but can happen with cancer as well.

Question 8

can early stage colon cancer ever cause pain?

Accepted Answer

It can i suppose: But not likely.  Pain from colon cancer is usually by intermittent obstruction or invasion of nerves, both advanced findings.  Early colon cancers are usually asymptomatic and found on colonoscopy.

Question 9

could you tell me what is the reason behind colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: Colon cancer is a result of interaction between genetic factors and environmental factors, resulting in an abnormal and uncontrolled proliferation of gut cells. Environmental factors include diet, alcohol, smoking, certain bacterial infection, etc. Genetic change include mutations in tumor suppressor genes and dnr repair genes, both of which normal safeguard out genome.

Question 10

how do i find out what is the reason behind colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mostly unknown: Most colon cancers start as polyps. A minority of the colon cancers are hereditary and the cause is not known in most. Risk factors including low fiber diet, intake of saturated fats, obesity and increasing age. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cancer/ds00035.

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