Question 1

can this adenocarcinoma of the colon be caused from asbestos?

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Vague relationship: Some studies demonstrate weak links while more recent reports show a causal relationship between the  asbestos and this common disease.

Question 2

what treatment to expect with adenocarcinoma colon cancer?

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Surgery, chemo: Depending on the stage, an operation is usually necessary to remove the diseased portion of the colon along with its nearby lymph nodes.  Then, depending on if the cancer has spread to those lymph nodes impacts whether you will also need chemotherapy. If the cancer has already spread beyond the colon, sometimes you start with chemo.

Question 3

i was just diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer in my very upper colon. how fast does this spread. last colonoscopy was 3 years ago ? my endoscopy of

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Adenocarcinoma colon: Sorry to hear that. Please discuss the management with your physician who knows more about your health to decide treatment- surgery,chemotherapy and or radiation.. Response to treatment/survival/ spreading depends on stage and response to treatment.

Question 4

biopsy: "sigmoid colon, well differentiated adenocarcinoma, grade i" does this indicate that the tumor won't probably metastasize? triphasic ct shows a lesion in the liver (1cm) as well.

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Grade 1 is a good: Sign, but nothing is guaranteed.  Need to further understand the liver lesion as well.

Work with the medical team to put together the best treatment plan for the individual patient situation.

Question 5

been having thin/narrow stools.clear rectal exam by gp/no blood in stool.should i fear colon cancer?i'm 39 &had adenocarcinoma insitu of cervix 4yrago

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Possible lesion: In situ adeno unrelated unless some for of radiation employed that could narrow distal bowel.  Narrowing of stool suggests that there is some constriction of bowel causing a narrowing of the lumen and thus the stool.  Blood does not have to be present but relying on a gp rectal not satisfactory.  Sigmoidoscopy at a minimum and colonoscopy more accepted for this problem.

Question 6

my aunt is 75-year-old. her biopsy result is ulcerated moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma in the ascending colon. ct for abdomen and pelvis and cea results are ok. may i know what the stage is and what treatment is suitable for her?

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: The stage of Colon Cancer is determined based on the extent of spread of tumor through the wall of the colon and presence or absence of lymph node metastasis. In order to check both of these areas, she needs to have removal of her Cancer and the regional lymph nodes and submit them to a pathologist for examination of this specimen. Based on a normal CT scan, she does not have stage-4 disease.

Question 7

if you have ben diagnosed with adenocarcinoma colon cancer stage iv what is the outlook?  is there a cure?  how will this affect the quality of ones l

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Treatable: In general, stage 4 (metastatic = spread) colon cancer is incurable. That said, a small % of people may have long term survival or maybe even cure.  Important predictive and prognostic tests include kras (for cetuximab) and braf (+ = poor response to traditional chemotherapy). New drugs are coming out for this disease.

Question 8

how much time will my mother live when she is diagnosed with colon cancer - adenocarcinoma at stage 3?

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Colon cancer: nobody knows how long one would live . it depends on so many factors- i.e. her age, her overall condition, other medical problems, whether she would get therapy or refuse therapy etc. Most importantly is for you to cherish and support her while you still can. statistically, 5 year overall survival for  stage 3 colon cancer- around 50-60%.  In stage 3,  the therapy is still aiming for a cure.

Question 9

colon:multi foci adenocarcinoma in situ &tubulovillous adenoma.doctor suggest colonscopy to remove adenoma but another suggested surgery.which better?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The 2 important factors to consider are the size of the polyp ; your health status.  If the polyp is small and your health is not good, colonoscopic removal may be your best bet. If the polyp is very large ; your are in good health, surgery may be the wiser option.

Question 10

colon biopsy:huge tubulovillous adenoma with marked atypia, multi foci adenocarcinoma in situ &one tiny focus suggestive of micro invasion.is it cancer?

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Yes: And presumably cured. Get 'scoped regularly from now on. Best wishes.

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I was just diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer in my very upper colon. how fast does this spread. last colonoscopy was 3 years ago ? my endoscopy of

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Biopsy: "sigmoid colon, well differentiated adenocarcinoma, grade i" does this indicate that the tumor won't probably metastasize? triphasic ct shows a lesion in the liver (1cm) as well.

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Been having thin/narrow stools.clear rectal exam by gp/no blood in stool.should i fear colon cancer?i'm 39 &had adenocarcinoma insitu of cervix 4yrago

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My aunt is 75-year-old. her biopsy result is ulcerated moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma in the ascending colon. ct for abdomen and pelvis and cea results are ok. may i know what the stage is and what treatment is suitable for her?

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If you have ben diagnosed with adenocarcinoma colon cancer stage iv what is the outlook? is there a cure? how will this affect the quality of ones l

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How much time will my mother live when she is diagnosed with colon cancer - adenocarcinoma at stage 3?

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Colon:multi foci adenocarcinoma in situ &tubulovillous adenoma.doctor suggest colonscopy to remove adenoma but another suggested surgery.which better?

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Colon biopsy:huge tubulovillous adenoma with marked atypia, multi foci adenocarcinoma in situ &one tiny focus suggestive of micro invasion.is it cancer?

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