Question 1

how fast do colon tumors grow?

Accepted Answer

Generally slowly: No 2 tumors grow at the same rate. In general colon tumors are very slow growing.

Question 2

how long does it take to grow colon tumor?

Accepted Answer

5-10 years: ... In general but some hereditary colon cancer syndromes and colitis patients can develop them within a year!

Question 3

what is the difference between a polyp and a tumor in the colon?

Accepted Answer

Different types: A polyp is a cluster of cells usually on a stalk representing transforming cells that may  convert to Ca.  A colon tumor is a area of bowel with malignant cells forming a discrete mass that can spread.  Originally thought all Ca's of colon arose from polyps but now found that there is a transforming field effect in bowel where certain sites become polyps, not all converting and other sites, Cancer

Question 4

does colon tumor lead to diverticulitis?

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No: Colon cancer does not cause diverticulitis.  But you can develop diverticulitis independently while having colon cancer.

Question 5

can victoza (liraglutide) cause tumors in the colon?

Accepted Answer

Usually Not: It can cause papillary thyroid carcinoma and pancreatitis rarely.

Question 6

i had a cancerous tumor in my colon that was removed, is this common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: treatment for colon cancer is removal unless the tumor has spread beyond the colon. Apparently your had not and so it was removed

Question 7

can i have a tumor in my colon causes by constipation ? but i have no pain???

Accepted Answer

No: There is no cause and effect related to colon cancer and constipation.  The malignant process takes several years to develop, possibly initiated by a viral transfection of normal colonocytes.  Premalignant cells progres, as a time related process.  Once tumor is present, if allowed to grow at a site where  stool becomes well defined, the narrowing of the bowel produces constipation.

Question 8

what sorts of foods should a person eat or avoid following an operation to take out a colon tumor?

Accepted Answer

No special precautio: Simply eat healthy. Avoid excess of saturated fats which come from meats and dairy products. Healthy foods are plant based and are low in fats. Fruits and vegetables with each meal are important part of a healthy diet.

Question 9

what is the frequency of benign colon tumors compared to cancerous tumors?

Accepted Answer

Small and about 5%: Other than for congenital polyposis the majority of lesions arise in a field effect initiated by the polyoma virus.  Contrary to the belief that adenomatous polyps convert to malignant polyps and then Ca this occurs in about 5 % of pts.  95% arise from premalignant cells in the viral or carcinogen field.

Question 10

does colon tumor cause perforation?

Accepted Answer

It can: If a tumor enlarges it can lead to an obstruction.  If the obstruction persists, than a perforation can occur.  Also it not necessarily the size of the tumor, it is how far it penetrates through the bowel wall.  Another important reason to have a colonoscopy when needed.  Hope this helps.

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