CA
A 44-year-old member asked:
Does having stomach cancer make me more likely to get colon cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Klineanswered
Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Possibly: A cancer anywhere in the GI tract indicates a susceptibility of the cells to undergo malignant degeneration due to exposure to toxins in the diet.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Anthony Backanswered
Medical Oncology 39 years experience
Fortunately not!: Stomach cancer is not linked to a higher chance of colon cancer.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A member asked:
Is it possible for a 14 year old to get colon cancer? Or stomach cancer.
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Lawendaanswered
Radiation Oncology 26 years experience
Yes, but very rare: Stomach cancer in children younger than 18 years account for less than 1% of all stomach cancer cases.
Fewer than 100 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in children each year in the United States.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/unusual-cancers-childhood/healthprofessional/page4.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Mount Olive, NC
A 22-year-old male asked:
Should I worry about getting colon cancer or stomach cancer at 22? I have.No.Family history of them
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mahek Shahanswered
General Practice 11 years experience
Not necessarily: If there is no fam hx of getting colon or stomach ca at young ages (below 50), i wouldn't worry as much. Minimize smoking and binge drinking because certain autoimmune conditions without known causes (crohn's, uc, etc) can inc risk of colon cancer. There have been reports where the conditions are more likely with chronic inflammation which high levels of drinking can cause. Enjoy your 20s!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.