Question 1

can colon cancer be caused from exposure to a toxin like agent orange?

Accepted Answer

: The Veterans Administration Disability Administration which has studied and follows this issue for decades does not list Colon Cancer as linked to Agent Orange exposure. There are genetic and other factors at play, but no link to this one yet found.

Question 2

please tell me, could colon cancer be caused by over alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both alcohol and tobacco are associated with a number of gastrointestinal cancers including colon cancer. However, almost all colon cancer starts in polyps, and colonscopy can detect and remove them.  See your doctor and discuss with him/her, and if you are drinking to excess, get help with stopping/reducing. If there is a family history of colon cancer, you are even more at risk.

Question 3

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

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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 4

with no family history of colon cancer and im 22 if i have poor appetite what is the chance it could be cause of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very close to zero: Without a family history of polyps or early cancer chance is as close to zero as you can get. But are you loosing weight or having diarrhea? That would need to be checked out.

Question 5

brown thin liquid leaking from anus during the day..not in large quantity ? is this related to colon cancer? what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Could be abscess: If you have perianal pain and brownish drainage, you could have an anal fistula or a perirectal abscess.  You should be seen by a general or colorectal surgeon.

Question 6

does regular constipation cause colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Constipation does not cause colon cancer. Hope this helps!

Question 7

can benign polyps cause colon cancer symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: L

They do not but May become cancerous overtime.check with your GI dr.

Question 8

does cows milk cause diabetes 1 and colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

I think probably not: I've followed the diabetes claim for two decades; there are a bunch of good prospective studies showing no effect though the group originally reporting the finding is standing by its results. The studies on colon cancer and diet over the past decade surprised me -- the link with animal protein is weak at best. 2005 swedish study -- heavy dairy consumers had only 59% colon ca risk of others.

Question 9

how does colon cancer cause ascites?

Accepted Answer

If spread: Usually doesn't rarely can spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity or obstruct the liver.

Question 10

can chronic constipation cause colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

DIET NOT constipated: Not constipation per se , but diet may a factor:
diets high in whole grain, fruits, and veggies have been linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but fiber supplements have  not been shown to prevent colo-rectal cancer. Excess red meats and processed meats can increase your colorectal cancer risk and cooking meats at very high heat may create chemicals that might increase cancer risk.

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