Question 1

is this bowel cancer poo three times a week sometimes waterly and loose and sometimes thin and sometimes sticky. this is anything bad ?

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Cancer not likely: Your symptoms are rather non-specific, however, given your age, it is highly unlikely that you have colon cancer. You may wish to consult this site for information on this topic. if these symptoms persist for more than a month, if would be time to see your doctor.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diarrhea/basics/definition/con-20014025

Question 2

ascending colon pain age 21 change in bowel habits and no anemia went to the er three times and everything clear.scared it might be colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

Work up needed.: Change in the bowel habits is common with the left sided colon cancer though it can happen with right side rarely. If there is a family history of colon cancer and regardless  you need to request referral to Gastroenterologist for examination and further work up. Even the gall stones can cause change in the bowel habits. hence do not draw conclusions that you have cancer.

Question 3

is bowel cancer lethal?

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Depends: It depends.
See my prior answer on colon cancer.
The "bowels" can include more than colon cancer, but depending on the stage and other factors gi/bowel/colon cancer can be cured.

Question 4

is bowel cancer hereditary?

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Somehow yes: There is some genetic predisposition in families with hx. Of  colorectal cancer. Diet also plays a rol ( low fiber diet increases cancer). Familiar poliposis increases chances of colon cancer. Colon polyps may degenerate in cancer. Small intestine cancers are rare and difficult to find. In general there are families affected by cancers and families affected by atherosclerosis but both together too.

Question 5

i need some info about bowel cancer?

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What part of  bowels: Bowels could large or small  depend on location small bowel could be in the beginning called duodenum or the middle called jejunum or the last part called ileum
small bowel cancer very rare
large bowel start with area called cecum then the right part of the colon then the transverse colon then the descending or left colon then the sigmoid and the rectum and finally the anus each cancer different.

Question 6

what is bowel cancer and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: Cancer is an overgrowth of abnormal cells, and can occur most anywhere in the body. Intestinal cancer can more commonly affect the large intestine or colon, but also stomach or small bowel less commonly. It is an adenocarcinoma. Causes are uncertain and can be genetic, eating fatty foods, not eating healthy fruits and vegetables, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, etc.

Question 7

what are the last stages of bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Bowel cancer can spread to the liver, lungs, bones, other parts of the abdomen, the brain, as well as in the bowel. If it is in the bowel, obstruction of the bowel can happen.
Usually pain is severe and requires strong pain medications. Weight loss, liver failure, shortness of breath, confusion can all happen. I am sorry if you or someone you love is going through this.

Question 8

does a dukes bowel cancer progress to dukes 2?

Accepted Answer

yes: Duke's classification of colon cancer is relation of tumor to bowel wall , lymph node involvement  ( and metastasis  )  yes if untreated will progress to next stage

Question 9

what cure rate for bowel cancer that advanced?

Accepted Answer

See below: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer/detailedguide/colorectal-cancer-survival-rates.

Question 10

what are the earliest symptoms of bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

None: Early colon (bowel) cancer will have no symptoms. Microscopic invisible blood in the bowel  movements can be tested for with a doctor's visit. Colonoscopy can find early colon cancers.

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