Question 1

mestatic colon cancer pt - chest infection on x-ray shown but no fever what can b done ?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care: antibiotics, oxygen, iv fluids, bronchodilators, etc
really depends on pt. wishes and overall clinical condition.
consideration should be given to resuscitation status as condition could worsen quickly

Question 2

colon cancer any signs?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Colon cancer tends to not have any signs or symptoms when it is early (when it is easiest to treat). That is why screening colonoscopies are so important, to remove any polyps that may become cancer, and to directly look for cancers. Colon cancer can cause bleeding from the rectum, tiredness from anemia, stool changes, or abdominal pain. Other things can cause this too. Best to be seen if ?S.

Question 3

what cures colon cancer

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Early detection!: The best thing that improves the chances of curing colon cancer is early detection. So preventive health care and screening are key. All adults should have a colonoscopy at age 50 to look for cancers or early cancers, usually as polyps. If you have a strong family history or certain conditions it is recommended you get earlier screening.Once detected, colon ca usually is cured by surgery, or drugs.

Question 4

how is colon cancer inherited?

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Genes: Most colon cancers are not inherited. However, there is a subset which is associated with inherited genetic abnormalities such as hereditary polyposis a this hereditary non polyposis gene (hnpp). There are also syndromes that make you susceptible to a variety of different cancers including colon cancer such as lynch syndrome.

Question 5

what is terminal
colon cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Stage IV: When the cancer has metastasized to other organs and there is no controlling it by medical or surgical means

Question 6

whats the signs of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

None really...: In the majority of patients (over 80%), colon cancer is silent.  Symptoms and signs of altered stool pattern or appearance, weight loss, blood in the stool are often late manifestations of advanced disease. Unfortunately, these signs are nonspecific, and can present with many other GI issues--so don't freak out if you are experiencing them.  Just get checked.

Question 7

what r the signs of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Usually none : Unless it is far along then pain or sometimes bleeding that is why screening is so important to catch it when it can be cured

Question 8

what are the signs of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: Signs or symptoms can include any of the following, change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation, change in the consistency of your stool, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, persistent abdominal pain
 a feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue from anemia. Also unintentional significant weight loss can be a sign. See your md if these occur.

Question 9

what are the causes of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 20% are genetically caused, the remainder being environmentally caused by some as yet unknown combination of exposures to various agents. The person who finds the actual answer will no doubt be on a south pacific island relaxing after having won the nobel prize. We just don't know in every case.

Question 10

what are first signs of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe none: First signs may be non-visible rectal bleeding, changes to bowel function. Early colon cancers will have no symptoms. Colonoscopy is a way to find a colon cancer early.

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