Question 1

chances of metastasis to lung of stage ii colon cancer?

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Not mutch: Stage ii colon cancers means did not spread to lymph nodes ,  if it spreads will be to liver first, metastasis to lung is rare.

Question 2

when it comes to peritoneal metastasis colon cancer. is that found in the late stage of colon cancer? would peritoneal metastasis colon cancer spread to other areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

: Metastatic cancer always is late stage, regardless of where metastasis has occurred. People with metastatic colon cancer eventually usually have it in other organs as well, such as liver and brain. If you have been diagnosed with colon cancer, these are questions for your doctor(s). If not, discuss your worries with your personal physician, especially if at high risk (e.g. strong family history).

Question 3

what is the icd-9 code for metastasis colon cancer and the cpt code to?

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Need more info: The code for colon cancers is 153._. 153.9 is for colon cancer of unspecified site. There is a separate group of codes for metastasis and the site. The number after 153 is for the site of the primary tumor. 
I can't answer the cpt code question, because  there is not enough information.

Question 4

for a stage iii b colon cancer removed surgically, why the chemo should be systemic rather than regional although there are no metastasis?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: In stage iii b there is metastasis to few lymph nodes , not to the adjacent  organs, it is  possible to have invisible  dormant undetected tumor cells in the body , adjuvant chemotherapy is given to kill or eliminate these cells , regional chemotherapy through inf. Mesenteric vessels  will damage normal organs , need systemic  control of the disease.

Question 5

what are the chances of colon cancer with a 1.5cm polyp?

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Very rare: Polyp is a premalignant condition, which means that if you let it go without removing it, it will turn into cancer. Usually takes an average of 10 years for a polyp to turn into cancer. The larger the polyp the greater the chance to have cancer, the size of 2cm could be worrisome.  It is recommended to have repeat colonoscopy 3 years after removing the polyp for surveillance.

Question 6

how likely would it be for an 18 year old to have colon cancer? (no cancer in family) i simply want to know the chances of colon cancer at my age.

Accepted Answer

Very rare: if you have no change in your stool or bowel habit your chance of having cancer is nail.

Question 7

i simply want to know what are the chances of colon cancer occurring at 18 years old? i'm an 18 year old female. what are the chances of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: In certain cases of congenital polyposis, colon cancer may occur early.  The acquired form takes 3 hits to eventually produce a field effect in specific areas of the colon.  Here, polyps or cancer may arise. It is felt that this is due to secondary infection from the polyoma virus that induces the original change but then a secondary infection with EBV is needed to induce needed telomerase activit

Question 8

curious: what are the chances of colon cancer in someone age 34, non smoker, rare drinker, no fam hx, healthy weight (bmi around 21 or 22)?

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Low risk before 50: Colon Cancer and Age

90% of new cases and 95% of deaths from colon cancer occur in people 50 or older. However, colon cancer does not discriminate and can happen to men and women at any age.
While rates for colon cancer in adults 50 and older have been declining, incidence rates in adults younger than 50 years has been increasing.
Just launched! New pages with tons of information about young-onset colon cancer, who’s at highest risk and resources for you. Check them out!
Colon Cancer and Ethnicity and Race

Jews of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi Jews) may have a higher rate of colon cancer.
Partly because of disproportionate screening, African-American men and women have a higher risk of developing colon cancer and a lower survival rate (about 20% higher incidence rate and 45% higher mortality rate) compared to Caucasians, Asians, Hispanics and Native Americans.
The risk of death is also increased for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.
Colon Cancer and Family History

People with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or children) who has colon cancer are between two and three times the risk of developing the cancer than those without a family history.

Question 9

what are chances of colon cancer 20 months after colonoscopy?  had 5mm polyp removed.  been having left lower quad and flank pain. negative for infect

Accepted Answer

Very low: If the colonoscopy was done correctly, there is negligible risk of your developing colon cancer in 20 months. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 10

what are the chances of getting colon cancer with crohns?

Accepted Answer

Higher than without: Crohns. How much higher is not clear, but the risk of colon cancer is higher in patients with crohns. This warrants a closer screening and you should follow your doctor's advice. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc2700422/.

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For a stage iii b colon cancer removed surgically, why the chemo should be systemic rather than regional although there are no metastasis?

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