Colon Cancer: Myths and Facts

[yvonnespearing]

the problem is?NO insurance?NO CASH? I have blood in my stool.and my Dr.who's a free clinic.says no free colonoscopy,sad ,ha.so what do I do.live in oregon.

[favoritesmoothies]

cure colon cancer with the raw food diet (80-10-10 diet).

[abrown7700]

Rambo, colon cancer for someone your age is extremely rare. There are many things that can cause your symptoms. You need to see your doctor to follow up just in case but chances are you are fine.

[rambo7149]

@abrown7700 ok thanks i wish you would have replied instead of just commenting but thank you, people say its constipation as did my doctor so i will take laxatives my doc said its not necissary to come in so i will just follow his orders, thanks :) im feelin better already

[rambo7149]

someone please respond im absolutely terrefied! :'(

[rambo7149]

im scared for it im 14, ive had constipation sort of skinny bowel some stomach cramps i get the cramps only when i need to "go" can someone PLEASE tell me if it is or not because my doctor said over the phone without seeing me it was constipation ive had this for 6 months and my doctor says im fine someone please help :(

[MissPamela89]

@rambo7149 Sounds like constipation to me, and the pain and cramping you feel... it's probably just gas pain your feeling. I have the same problem, my doctor told me to use "lax-a-day", it's a powder you mix in any drink and it softens your stools... also, try taking "gas x" after meals to help with the cramping and pain. Their both over the counter medications and work very well but I would still advise you to go to your doctor and ask if these medications are right for you. Hope this helped.

[rambo7149]

@MissPamela89 are you sure 6 month constipation? its 7 months now and the doctor said he wont see me because its not necissary you do think its constipation though? i hope it is ive been real scared, but why do i have skinny bowels? :'(

[SudiArabia]

@rambo7149 There're like 100 other digestive problems than the colon cancer. I symptoms like yours and even worse (I was bleeding and had diarrhea). It turned out to be my digestive system's way of protesting my bad diet :). All I had to do was watch what I eat, bring down my weight and exercise a little bit more. I started that and the 3rd day I noticed the difference.

Now I'm 100% fine. It's good that you take care of your health, and not all problems are cancers!

[rambo7149]

@SudiArabia true, i am quit lazy and eat junk food alot ill tell my mom i want healthy food from now on thanks sir/ma'am :)

[SudiArabia]

@rambo7149 Eat yogurt 2 or 3 times a day, more vegies, and avoid all fatty/junkie/unhealthy food for a week. Drink lots of water over the day, like 8 cups a day (1 cup every 2 hours or so).

In as little as few days you'll get your health back in full. Try it. If it works for you, you may want to make some of these things a permanent part of your diet.

Wish you all the best.

[MultiTurk61]

@SudiArabia can hemorroid cause this cancer i am 19 i think i have external hemorroids now it swell i dont know what to do i ashamed to go doctor man i am deprresed why me i crying

[SudiArabia]

@MultiTurk61 Nope hemroids DO NOT cause cancer and have nothing to do with cancer. I've had them before and now I'm perfectly fine. I didn't go to doctor.

Constipation causes hemroids. Drink lots of water. Walk a lot. Avoid strenuous activities. Don't strain during bowel movement. Apply Neo Healar ointment 3 times a day. In 20 days they will disappear. Do it now before you reach stage 3 or 4 (need surgical intervention).

You'll be fine. Don't worry. Just do what I told you.

[ColonCleaning]

Awareness about colon cancer and colon health should be raised. Thanks for the information on colorectal cancer.

[MariusSoma]

What time frame is early? People say if you catch it early, but how long is early? A few months or a year? Please can someone clarify this?

[katherinecj]

Very informative -- and a great reminder to get screened!!