2006-08-05 11:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by justin/okc 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Talk to a specialist and your doctor, find what treatments are available and what can be done.
No matter how bad thing maybe, be positive and proactive. explore you opinions.
Assuming the worst, if there something you want to do, do it.
I known people who never did many of the things they wanted to do because they kept putting it off.
2006-08-13 07:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by icprofit6000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The normal and most appropriate action would be a resection of the colon to remove the diseased section and rejoin the remaining halves (unless the growth is very low down when removal of the rectum and the formation of a stoma may be appropriate). The colon is long and even the loss of a couple of feet would be no problem heathwise. If the growth is contained within the colon that would be that, though some chemotherapy would probably be advised to be on the safe side. If there is any signs of it having spread through the outer colon wall then further surgery and chemo would be needed. It is going to be tough and take time but two things are in your favour (one it has been diagnosed and two you are young) so there is every chance of getting over this.
Stay positive and take care
2006-08-07 08:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by patti_felz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cancer of the Colon at the age of 27 is a real tragedy that you will have to face. With good surgical intervention, and if it hasn't spread, with proper management and treatment and good follow-up, you should be feeling a lot better in a few weeks to months. There are new treatments for Ca of the Colon that have had good success. Look at Darrell Strawberry, the baseball player. He has had Colon Cancer for many many years, and it has even spread to his liver. However, with treatment and surgical intervention he is still going strong at least 10 years since the original diagnosis. As long as there is life, there is hope. Pray for a good outcome.
2006-08-11 23:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by bertojame 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What shocking news that must be for you. At first it's hard to believe it's true, I bet.
What does the doctor say to do next? Does he recommend surgery? Is he referring you to a cancer specialist?
I would find out as much as you can about the specific type of cancer that you have. There is much reliable medical information available on the internet and through your doctor. After you know as much as possible about the cancer, what are the possible treatments, risks and alternatives, then you can make an informed decision about what to do.
I wish you well.
2006-08-05 19:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by parachute 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you had a biopsy done?Did your dr give you any information at all?or is he waiting for results of the biopsy? good luck anyway sweetheart,you are only young even if it is cancer your bowel can be resectioned , that means cut the section out with the mass in it and then sew the two ends of bowel back together again.
2006-08-13 09:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by jean c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first am so sorry u r going thru this will be praying for u. What did your dr advise? Did they do a biopsy to see if it's malignant or not? plz let me know how u r doing.
2006-08-05 18:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by sshhorty2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
was the "cancer" after laboratory tests have been done. if so your doctor will be referring you to an oncologist. it is the oncologist that will determine the kind of treatment appropriate to beat the "cancer."
2006-08-12 23:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by Maximus 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gee, your doctor really should have explained that to you. I suggest finding another doctor. The large mass could have simply been feces, but your doctor should have told you that.
2006-08-05 22:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Speedo Inspector 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
follow the doctor's advice...it is not always cancer
2006-08-13 18:21:06 · answer #9 · answered by KingRichard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't panic. you are very young and I think you have good chances to completely recover from it. Don't be a pessimist!!!
2006-08-05 18:57:47 · answer #10 · answered by Makra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋