Question 1

colorectal cancer causes?

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Heredity & diet: The cause is not known in most cases.  In a small number the cause is clearly heredity, e.g., apc and hnpcc.  In the garden variety colon cancer, a diet low in fiber and rich in fats may increase the risk of cancer.

Question 2

i think i have colorectal cancer?

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Reason?: Unless you have a family history or other predisposing factor  you are probably too young for colorectal cancer. If you recently noticed a change in bowel habits or blood in stool get a GI checkup

Question 3

how fast does colorectal cancer grow?

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Depends: Growth rate can depend on several factors.

Here is a good review on colorectal cancer

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer.

Question 4

can young person get colorectal cancer?

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Yes, but uncommon: About 150000 new cases of colon/rectal ca in us/yr.  90% are age 50 and up. + family history, especially of  early ca increases risk. Longstanding ibd increases risk.   Certain (rare to uncommon) genetic syndromes  increase risk.  Check your family's history, see your doc.

Question 5

what ages does colorectal cancer affect?

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It varies: Colon cancer can strike from the 20s and beyond, but is much more common in people in their 50s to 70s hence the recommendations to not routinely do colonoscopies in people before the age of 50. Colon cancer that presents before 60 is often genetic whereas after 60 is more likely due to environmental factors like smoking and red meat.

Question 6

what sort of disease is colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Large bowel cancer: Colon and rectum form the large intestine (large bowel). Cancer of the large intestine is generally called colorectal cancer. Specifically, cancer of the colon is colon cancer. Cancer of the rectum is rectal cancer. People over 50 should have screening colonoscopy or occult blood test. Treatment for stages 1, 2, and 3 are mainly surgery. Chemo is for stages 3 and 4, and some stage 2.

Question 7

can you tell me what is colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

CRC: It is cancer of the large intestine (which includes the colon and the rectum, the part labeled #5 in the illustration). It is the third most common cancer for both sexes and one of the few for which there is successful screening methods.  Usually starts in a polyp and can be associated with several inherited traits.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?

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Varied: Lesions of the right colon hard to dx early since bowel content is liquified. On left side, content is solid and if lesion present, obstruction  occurs if lesion circumferential or bleeding noted from irritation of hard stool against lesion.  On rt. as well as left side ideal time to define is before symptoms by routine colonoscopy

Question 9

colorectal cancer is really serious, right?

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Yes: Yes, colorectal carcinoma is a malignant diagnosis and should be viewed as "serious".  However, the prognosis varies depending on the type of carcinoma and stage of disease (how far it has advanced).  For details on your specific case, you will need to discuss with your oncologist and/or surgeon.

Question 10

how is colorectal cancer diagnosed usually?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy, imaging: And biopsy.  A lesion may be detected on colonscopy or barium enema or the more recent ct scans.  The lesion is biopsied and the tissue examined by a pathologist to make the diagnosis.  Colon cancer may be suspected if there is blood in stool, either obvious or occult.

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