Colon Cancer

  • nate-cadwell
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 498
    April 1, 2005 at 12:50 am #1246160

    Hey Guys and Gals
    was just wondering if any of you have any knowledge on Colon Cancer,
    I have done several searches on the web and have not found out all that much.
    the reason I ask is because a Very close freind of mine. has been sick and seen by a couple of doctors and they thought this might be a possibility. and I am concerned and trying to get as much info so I can help support this friend of mine while he is going thru these battles.
    Thanks for any info or experiences you may share.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 1, 2005 at 1:00 am #354008

    Colon Cancer is the third highest thing that kills people. I would suggest that he gets himself checked out VERY quickly. There is no time to fool around. It needs to be treated early and right away. Might be best to go to the emergancy room now. Don’t wait, a life is at stake.

    kurt-turner
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 691
    April 1, 2005 at 1:33 am #354015

    Nate,

    Early detection and treatment is very important as your father has pointed out. If your friend needs a physician, give me a call and I can give you a couple references for second opinions or further testing. Kurt 507-365-8370

    Arzie
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 426
    April 1, 2005 at 3:20 am #354037

    cHECK ALSO UNDER Crohns and ulcertive colitis. These can all lead to colon cancer so there should be some link or something!

    bassbaron
    eldridge, ia
    Posts: 709
    April 1, 2005 at 4:07 am #354055

    Nate- you have a (very long) pm- I cut and pasted from mdconsult which gives a good overview in mostly non-medical terms- diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, etc. I thought it might be too long to send but i think it went through. If you have more ?s feel free to email me at [email protected] or pm me. Fyi- I am a family doc- have had to deal with this lots- the first thing needed is a colonoscopy with biopsy plus labs (probably already done) then maybe colectomy. IF you catch it early enough it can be “cured” (with a possibility of relapse) with surgery +/- chemo +/- radiation. How old is your friend? That is very unfortunate and hopefully everything will turn out well. JJ

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    April 1, 2005 at 5:16 am #354081

    Anyone over 30 should at least have a sigamoscopy done. They run a Aqua-View up your @ss. Its alot of fun.

    It actually only takes about 3 minutes and feels like someone is shooting air up your

    DaveB
    Inver Grove Heights MN
    Posts: 4330
    April 1, 2005 at 3:00 pm #354156

    I know Jon Jordan goes in weekly to be checked.

    I think he does it for the magazines though…..

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18095
    April 1, 2005 at 3:56 pm #354169

    No disrespect towards John but that last remark was #$@$@^$ FUNNY!!!

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    April 1, 2005 at 4:02 pm #354173

    Well, they way my poker game is going lately, I should have a weekly checkup!

    But seriously Nate, I know 2 guys who went down with colon cancer. What I know is if it’s caught early, it’s cureable. If not, I can’t think of a more horrible way to be taken out……..

    -J.

Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.