Question 1

what happens when you leave colon cancer untreated and it begins to bleed?

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Complications: The natural course of untreated colon cancer includes local and systemic effects.  Local effects may include bleeding, perforation, intestinal obstruction, and growth into adjacent organs.  Systemic effects include spread to other organs such as the liver and lungs.  Of course, the best time to treat a cancer is as soon as it is diagnosed.

Question 2

how long can you live with untreated colon cancer? how do you die?

Accepted Answer

Why Not Rx?: The natural history of untreated colon cancer can include obstruction, perforation, and/or bleeding; any and all of these can lead to death, typically within years after the cancer first starts to grow.  On a systemic level, colon cancer may spread to vital organs such as the liver and lung, which may lead to death over the same time course.

Question 3

how long can colon cancer go untreated once u first have symptoms of it...like partial obstruction and pain?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It depends on the location of the cancer. Cancers on the right side cause anemia before causing obstruction. Cancers on the right side are more likely to cause obstruction. Either of these symptoms is not an early sign. It also depends on the biologic characteristic of the tumor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

i know that colon cancer is usually in older people, but it can also happen younger right?

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Yes, especially: If you have familial polyposis or ulcerative colitis.  If not, your risk rises after age 50 or so.

Question 5

i'm curious what could happen when one has colon cancer and it metastasizes?

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Metastatic colon ca: There are multiple therapy options available for the treatment of metastatic colon cancer. Patient with metastatic colon cancer should see cancer specialist to discuss chemotherapy.

Question 6

colon cancer any signs?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Colon cancer tends to not have any signs or symptoms when it is early (when it is easiest to treat). That is why screening colonoscopies are so important, to remove any polyps that may become cancer, and to directly look for cancers. Colon cancer can cause bleeding from the rectum, tiredness from anemia, stool changes, or abdominal pain. Other things can cause this too. Best to be seen if ?S.

Question 7

does colon cancer hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: In general, no, cancer itself does not cause pain. But if cancer spreads to other organs, spreads to bones, or causes intestinal blockage or obstruction, then pain at those various sites can then occur. That would be a sign of advanced metastatic cancer.

Question 8

what cures colon cancer

Accepted Answer

Early detection!: The best thing that improves the chances of curing colon cancer is early detection. So preventive health care and screening are key. All adults should have a colonoscopy at age 50 to look for cancers or early cancers, usually as polyps. If you have a strong family history or certain conditions it is recommended you get earlier screening.Once detected, colon ca usually is cured by surgery, or drugs.

Question 9

how does colon cancer begin?

Accepted Answer

Polyps.: Polyps (adenomas) are small, benign masses that can form within the colon. The life cycle of the mucus membranes of the colon becomes disrupted, either from genetic or environmental reasons, causing growth of polyps. If polyp growth continues abnormally, they have the potential to develop into an invasive lesion and become cancerous.

Question 10

how to know if colon cancer ?

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MD: Colon cancer would be uncommon at your age but i suggest you talk to your family doctor to see if there is any reason (family history or personal history) to justify starting screening early or doing some diagnostic tests. Good for you to be aware but don&#x27;t let this become an obsession. Best to you.

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