Question 1

on ct scan report/ what is the information in the indication : malignant neoplasm of colon ,unspecified.   for example indication: means what?

Accepted Answer

: Based on the limited information, it seems the doctor was concerned about colon cancer when he/she ordered the CT. It does not seem to be the diagnosis. Ask your doctor to be sure.

Question 2

what is malignant neoplasm of colon and what causes it? what is the treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Malignant : Malignant neoplasm of the colon is a medical term for colon cancer.  There is no one single known cause of colon cancer, but certain things may put you at risk such as: 
-age (over 60) 
-family history of colon cancer 
-history of other cancers (breast especially)  
-specific genetic syndromes like familial adenomatous polyposis (fap) or lynch syndrome
-history of inflammatory bowel disease
-colon polyps
-drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, or eating red meat and highly processed foods

colon cancer may be treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or any combination of the three.  Treatment depends on molecular testing of the tumor to determine what type you have and how aggressive it is along with what stage it is.  I've attached a website below that explains colon cancer in more depth and may answer any additional questions you have.  Good luck!

Question 3

what is malignant neoplasm in rectum?  is that still called colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Rectal cancer: Most malignant neoplasms of the rectum are adenocarcinoma.  This is very similar to colon cancer.  There are a few different types of rectal cancer such as gist tumors and neuroendocrine tumors, but these are much more rare.  Colon and rectal adenocarcinoma are frequently lumped together because some of their treatment approaches are quite similar, but there are some important differences.

Question 4

what does benign neoplasm of colon mean?

Accepted Answer

Just what it says!: Neoplasm means new growth, benign means it is not Cancerous. But you need to tell us more about how the doctor found this growth and where it is located and if a biopsy has been taken from the growth? Then you can be better served by your doctors.

Question 5

would a ct show a malignant colon tumor ?

Accepted Answer

It might: A ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis with IV and oral contrast may show a colon tumor, but not always. Ct colonography is a relatively new technique that is not performed everywhere, but it is better than standard ct scans for detecting colon cancer. Currently, colonoscopy is still the best way to evaluate the colon for cancer.

Question 6

can colon cancer is it bad if a aortocaval node contains a met ? the primary colon tumor is removed already . what is best treatment here ?

Accepted Answer

Mets are bad: Metastasis of any kind are a bad sign, because it indicates that the disease has spread. Metastatic disease may be treated with radiation or chemotherapy, but this will depend on specific patient factors. Solitary metastasis to the lungs or liver are sometimes removed surgically, but aortocaval nodes are probably too risky.

Question 7

what does it mean if i had a 4mm sessile benign neoplasm of the cecum?  does this raise my risk of colon cancer?  does location matter?  i'm only 42!

Accepted Answer

Cecal neoplasm: What  is the  histology ? Lipoma, mucocele , carcinoid. In general though individuals with lesions  due have a higher propensity  for cancer. You likely will need continued surveillance colonoscopy with evaluation of the cecum . The tumor that was identified was small and surveillance/monitoring will detect lesions before cancer occurs. F/u/ w/ gastroenterologist

Question 8

how long can a 5mm adenomatous colon polyp take to turn into malignant cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very slowly if at al: Colon polyps can change into cancer but usually take a long time(monthst o years).Yet it is a good idea to get it removed before it gets much bigger and there is also some uncertainty as to how long it takes to become cancerous.

Question 9

38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a  in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

Accepted Answer

Remote: What you described is not a cause for concern for cancer. However, pain does warrant an evaluation that can only be done on person and you should consult your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

what does malignant neoplasm of liver mean?  very bad news?

Accepted Answer

This means cancer: A malignant neoplasm of the liver means cancer.  What it doesn't tell you is if it originates from the liver, or whether it started in another organ and spread to the liver.  This makes a huge difference in how the liver tumor is treated.  Generally cancer that has spread to other organs is a difficult situation, but there are some examples where we have excellent therapies for these cancers.

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On ct scan report/ what is the information in the indication : malignant neoplasm of colon ,unspecified. for example indication: means what?

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What is malignant neoplasm of colon and what causes it? what is the treatment for this?

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What is malignant neoplasm in rectum? is that still called colon cancer?

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What does benign neoplasm of colon mean?

A member asked:

Would a ct show a malignant colon tumor ?

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Can colon cancer is it bad if a aortocaval node contains a met ? the primary colon tumor is removed already . what is best treatment here ?

A member asked:

What does it mean if i had a 4mm sessile benign neoplasm of the cecum? does this raise my risk of colon cancer? does location matter? i'm only 42!

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How long can a 5mm adenomatous colon polyp take to turn into malignant cancer?

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38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

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What does malignant neoplasm of liver mean? very bad news?

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