Question 1

is colon cancer curable (8cm in the hepatic flexure to the cecum) ?

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It can be: Like many cancers, colon cancer can be curable if resected early enough.  Some things that will help determine prognosis is the staging... (Factors include if tumor has grown into wall of colon, if lymph nodes have been involved, or if it has spread to other body parts called metastasis).  Although prognosis decreases with more advanced staging. long term survival and even cures are still possible

Question 2

colon cancer '09 & hepatic resection 2 yrs ago. no chemo for 5 yrs. what type doc should i see for 6 mo. follow ups? internist? primary care? onc?

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Internist: You can see internist, they follow-up on your liver enzymes and colonoscopies. If they see anything serious , they will refer you as needed to hemoncologist or gastroenterologist.

Question 3

does colon cancer hurt?

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No: In general, no, cancer itself does not cause pain. But if cancer spreads to other organs, spreads to bones, or causes intestinal blockage or obstruction, then pain at those various sites can then occur. That would be a sign of advanced metastatic cancer.

Question 4

how does colon cancer begin?

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Polyps.: Polyps (adenomas) are small, benign masses that can form within the colon. The life cycle of the mucus membranes of the colon becomes disrupted, either from genetic or environmental reasons, causing growth of polyps. If polyp growth continues abnormally, they have the potential to develop into an invasive lesion and become cancerous.

Question 5

how does colon cancer spread?

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Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are the way colon cancer cells usually escape the colon. It can grow through the colon into the surroundings. Finally it can move from lymph nodes into the blood stream that flows to the liver. When the colon is examined, and if lymph nodes are involved, chemotherapy is recommended.

Question 6

is colon cancer fast-growing?

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Can be: The fastest-growers are the ones that follow genetic pathways associated with the lynch loci. They may not even be preceded by a polyp -- colonoscopy can be clean one year, and a year later, there's a cancer.  That's actually quite fast as cancers go.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

afraid to death i have colon cancer?

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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 8

how can i tell if i have colon cancer?

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Colonoscopy: Excellent screening , and  or diagnostic test.  No other cancer has superior screening test than colon cancer. Go and get one. Talk to doctor about proper time to do it.

Question 9

iwould like to know about colon cancer?

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See below: Too much to say, too little space. Look in these websites:  american cancer society and national cancer institute  (cancer.Org and cancer.Gov respectively).

Question 10

how likely is survival with colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends on : Stage at diagnosis.  Early cancers have excellent prognosis, whereas more advanced stages have poorer outlook.  This is exactly why screening is important for this particular cancer.

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