Colon Cancer

At what stage does colon cancer become fatal?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

A relative of mine has stage 3 colon cancer. I don’t know the details, but could somebody tell me when colon cancer becomes fatal and what this person can likely expect to happen in the future? At stage 3, colon cancer does not have to be fatal. Surgery can be done where that part [...]

What are the survivar rates for stage 4 colon cancer?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

My grandma just found out she has stage 4 colon cancer. Have you or anyone you know had stage 4 colon cancer and know the survival rates? Other than the cancer she is failry healthy. Thanks! 5 year survival is not 50%, closer to 10% or less. Average survival is about 2 years, [...]

If my family has a history of colon cancer, how early should I start getting tested?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

My mom had colon cancer and I was just wondering if there was a certain age that it is recommended I should get checked out. Thanks! You have not mentioned your age, even then you should have contact your doctor periodically at least once in 2 years and have the tests done to ensure [...]

How old do you have to be to develop colon cancer?

Monday, June 29th, 2009

I’m 22 years old and I’m having some problems. I have streaks of blood in my stools and I;m having a hard time going to the bathroom. I keep getting constipated. I eat fiber rich oatmeal and fiber bars almost everyday and I still have issues. I’m constantly bloated and gassy. Could this be colon [...]