Question 1

if you had stage 4 colon cancer can you live longer can you live longer than 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: Even with chemotherapy life expectancy would be less than 5 yeas unless their metastatic lesions were resectable and considered curable, then it could approach a 5 yr life expectancy.

Question 2

can anemia due to colon cancer cause fast heart beat sometime.how long it takes to recover?can i live longer after cancer treatment?

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Absolutely: Anemia can cause rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, fatigue, dizzyness, if you are being treated for colon cancer i recommend you discuss these symptoms with your treating physician.  Often you will live longer after cancer treatment, the reason we treat cancer is both to extend life and improve quality of life compared to no treatment.

Question 3

my dad has stage 4 colon cancer, he hasn't eaten in 5 days, he's drinking fluids, sleeping 80% of the day, and has bad jaundice. how much longer?

Accepted Answer

No telling: Hold his hand and be kind, he don't have much longer... I hope that he does not suffer much. It is not easy to see our loved ones suffer. I feel sorry for your dad. Take care...

Question 4

how long can colon cancer go untreated once u first have symptoms of it...like partial obstruction and pain?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It depends on the location of the cancer. Cancers on the right side cause anemia before causing obstruction. Cancers on the right side are more likely to cause obstruction. Either of these symptoms is not an early sign. It also depends on the biologic characteristic of the tumor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

would colon cancer cause one sided pain that comes and goes for a couple of days, every couple of months?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The symptoms you described are not typical of colon cancer. Unless you have family history of colon cancer occurring at an early age, you may wait till you turn 50 to get a colonoscopy. You may wish to see a doctor for your symptoms and evaluation.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 6

can pain caused by colon cancer go away for 10 days then return? i ate healthier and stopped worrying about it, then i began worrying and pain returns

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: One thing about cancer - it doesn't just go away on its own.  Its growth is relentless and it's pain is persistent.

Question 7

can you have colon cancer symptoms that last a week and then go?

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What symptoms?: Visit this site for info on this topic:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353669
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 8

once colon cancer reaches the lymp nodes goes it spread more quicly?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If there are no other signs of spread, an involved node does increase risk of recurrence. There are other factors such as grade, and cancer mutations that are also factors. The rate of spread is not determined by an involved node. So we can't predict how fast it will spread from the nodes alonr.

Question 9

is it possible to go from no colon cancer to stage iv cancer with mestastasis within 9 months ?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: usually takes years to develop, but rapid progression is possible with very aggressive variants.

Question 10

grandmother has to go into surgery because colon cancer.. what will the outcome be like. she's over 75years old& is very ill...

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: Sorry to hear about your grandmother's woes. The outcome of colon cancer depends on many factors, related to the extent and type of tumor and also to the underlying medical status of the patient who has the tumor. The best person to ask about this is usually the patient's oncologist. Good luck to your grandmother and to you!

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My dad has stage 4 colon cancer, he hasn't eaten in 5 days, he's drinking fluids, sleeping 80% of the day, and has bad jaundice. how much longer?

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How long can colon cancer go untreated once u first have symptoms of it...like partial obstruction and pain?

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Would colon cancer cause one sided pain that comes and goes for a couple of days, every couple of months?

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Can pain caused by colon cancer go away for 10 days then return? i ate healthier and stopped worrying about it, then i began worrying and pain returns

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Can you have colon cancer symptoms that last a week and then go?

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Once colon cancer reaches the lymp nodes goes it spread more quicly?

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Is it possible to go from no colon cancer to stage iv cancer with mestastasis within 9 months ?

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Grandmother has to go into surgery because colon cancer.. what will the outcome be like. she's over 75years old& is very ill...

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