Question 1

is it  normal to get  a    colorectal  cancer screening   every year i ..had one 4 years ago  negative dr office said  i don't need another one?

Accepted Answer

Depends: YES if you are in high risk group  like familial polyposis , genetic disposition etc.  Some physicians routinely will do  in an annual check  relatively inexpensive test  'stool for occult blood' .  Normal population with out any colonic polyps and no  symptoms  will need colonoscopy every 5 yrs.

Question 2

what stage of colorectal cancer would a normal abd ct rule out? if i had colorectal cancer w/ a normal ct does that mean only early stage is possible

Accepted Answer

CT  scans NOT diagno: CT scans of the abdomen, no matter how "well" they are performed, are NOT diagnostic of colon cancer. Only a (colonoscopic) biopsy &amp; (surgical) staging can do that. Thus, your question is a non-starter... colorectal cancer cannot be "ruled out" from a CT scan; while CT scan can help plan a staging procedure (&amp; a normal CT scan is reassuring), only an oncologist can stage cancer if it exists.

Question 3

what is the colostomy operation in colorectal cancer? does the waste go outside of the body, come back in using the colostomy bag, eliminate by anus?

Accepted Answer

Colostomy: With a colostomy the feces enter the bag and do not reenter the body. If the rectum is preserved there may be some rectal discharge of feces as well. The colostomy nurse instructs the patient and family on how to apply and empty the colostomy bag.

Question 4

what ages does colorectal cancer affect?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Colon cancer can strike from the 20s and beyond, but is much more common in people in their 50s to 70s hence the recommendations to not routinely do colonoscopies in people before the age of 50. Colon cancer that presents before 60 is often genetic whereas after 60 is more likely due to environmental factors like smoking and red meat.

Question 5

can you tell me what is colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

CRC: It is cancer of the large intestine (which includes the colon and the rectum, the part labeled #5 in the illustration). It is the third most common cancer for both sexes and one of the few for which there is successful screening methods.  Usually starts in a polyp and can be associated with several inherited traits.

Question 6

colorectal cancer is really serious, right?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, colorectal carcinoma is a malignant diagnosis and should be viewed as "serious".  However, the prognosis varies depending on the type of carcinoma and stage of disease (how far it has advanced).  For details on your specific case, you will need to discuss with your oncologist and/or surgeon.

Question 7

how is colorectal cancer diagnosed usually?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy, imaging: And biopsy.  A lesion may be detected on colonscopy or barium enema or the more recent ct scans.  The lesion is biopsied and the tissue examined by a pathologist to make the diagnosis.  Colon cancer may be suspected if there is blood in stool, either obvious or occult.

Question 8

what are early symptoms of colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

May be none: Many early cancers do not have any symptoms and that is why it is important to have screening tests done, e.g., colonoscopy at age 50 for prevention of colo-rectal cancer.  Symptoms may be change in bowel habits, bleeding per rectum, anemia, bowel obstruction and the first symptoms may be from metastases to other organs such as liver.

Question 9

what are some of the tests for colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Colorectal cancer include::   Biopsy, Complete blood count, CEA, Colonoscopy, Kidney function tests, MRI of pelvis, PET scan, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Barium enema, Virtual colonoscopy, CT of abdomen and pelvis with contast, Fecal occult blood.

Question 10

what are the chances of colorectal cancer at age 37?

Accepted Answer

Colorectal Cancer: Very low. Without more information that simple answer is all i can offer.

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