Imatinib colorectal cancer

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Avatar f tn http://www.medhelp.org/cancer/articles/New-Treatments-for-Chronic-Myelogenous-Leukemia/3 Another helpful site is Cancer.Net, from the American Society of Clinical Oncology: http://www.cancer.net (just enter CML into the search area). Thank you for your question.
1004138 tn?1316251113 lots of people die all the time because they reject traditional treatments and go with 'natural' things instead I would think of using alternatives along with regular treatments, but not in place of them. Some alternative things might have some benefit. Isn't homeopathy the approach where you dilute some substance down to one part per billion or so, and then expect it to actually have some curing power?
Avatar f tn Hello I am 33 yrs old and very concerned that I have colon or colorectal cancer. I looked my symptoms up on Mayoclinic.com and everything is pointing towards colorectal cancer. A little bit about my symptoms and some may be tmi so I apologize in advance.
Avatar m tn There are numerous studies of the link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer rates. Such studies generally find that rates drop rapidly as vitamin D levels rise above 5-10 ng/mL (12-25 nmol/L), then more slowly until levels of 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) are reached. How vitamin D works: Vitamin D blocks the growth of cancer tumors. The active form of vitamin D, calcitriol, does most of the work. Calcitriol is made in the liver and in various organs affected by cancer.
Avatar f tn Iron-Rich Foods, Iron-Related Genes and Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer). Iron-rich red meat - beef, pork, lamb - can increase the risk of colon/colorectal cancer. Cancerous cells are iron-overloaded (iron-rich, iron-saturated) cells. Primary tumors always develop at body sites of excessive iron deposits. Some might expect that since the vegan diet contains a form of iron that is not that well absorbed, vegans might be prone to developing iron-deficiency anemia.
Avatar f tn If you have the BRCA mutation which can also cause breast and colorectal cancer you have a 20% of Ovarian cancer. Lots of people in your family with reproductive cancer early both male and female would call for BRCA testing. The breast cancer with BRCA is usually triple negative breast cancer.If you are not BRCA positive you have a1.4% of ovarian cancer. 98% of cysts even big ones are benign. I think if you have had 3 transvaginal ultrasounds the cancer would show up by now.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer (has metastasized in my lungs). My current CEA level is at 113 after some initial chemo treatments and radiation (The CEA level came down from a high of 372.5 at the 1st of September.) The tumor (mucinous adenocarcinoma), which is pre-sacral and perirectal, did not originate in my colon or rectum per the doctor who performed my last colonoscopy in July. This procedure, as well as two previous colonoscopies, produced a single benign polyp.
Avatar n tn It is possible that the white blood cell count would normalize after 2 weeks of taking Imatinib (Gleevec). Most responses to Imatinib are rapid since it targets the molecular pathogenetic event in CML. You may seek a second opinion if that will give you a peace of mind. Good luck.
Avatar n tn //www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/understanding-colorectal-cancer-symptoms The truth is, many have few if any symptoms early on. You don't state your age but a routine coloscopy would be a good idea if you are fifty or older or have a reason to be more high risk or symptoms that warrant increased scrutiny. Let us know how you are doing now. Best of health to you.
Avatar f tn Almost 90% of new cases occur in individuals 50 and older. It is very rare to see colorectal cancer at such a young age. In colorectal cancer there will also be other symptoms like weight loss, fever, nausea, vomiting etc which you do not have. Your doctor has advised you to get a colonoscopy done to rule out all rare and serious possible causes of your condition. Any illness can be treated if detected early. Stop worrying and get a colonoscopy done. Schedule an appointment with the GI doctor.
Avatar m tn 899), or of individual cancers. The trends toward increased colorectal cancer (HR, 2.17; P = .029) and cervical cancer (HR, 7.33; P = .007) did not remain significant after adjustment. A subgroup analysis showed that women had a higher risk for colorectal cancer than men (weighted HR, 5.78; P = .003), but Dr Wong emphasized that "the absolute numbers of colorectal cancer were small — just five cases in the treated group and 15 in the untreated group.
649848 tn?1534633700 Ways to Prevent Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the U.S. Find out the signs, symptoms and how to reduce your risk. http://www.medhelp.org/cancer/slideshows/Ways-to-Prevent-Colorectal-Cancer/140 Cancer-Fighting Diet Diet and digestion have more to do with cancer prevention and recovery from cancer treatment than you may realize http://www.medhelp.
Avatar f tn Hello, I am new to this forum and have seen many questions pertaining to Hydrea and their loss of hair. Most of these questions were listed under Prostate Cancer. I too do not have prostate cancer but, was diagnosed with polycythemia vera and am taking Hydroxyurea as a long lifetime treatment. I also have a significant amount of hairloss. Is there anything we can do to save our hair? I also would like to impose the question of prognosis for polycythemia vera.
Avatar f tn m relying on Chemotherapy. There are great radiation treatments available for colorectal cancer mets. I found a great one for liver mets from colorectal cancer that is FDA approved. It is called SIRT. I suggest you find a forum that is only for colorectal cancer. You can google that too. With the cyberknife I found that it all depends on the size of the tumor. Also it depends on how aggressive the radiologist is. It varies. I hope there is one nearby. ...Hope this helps...
Avatar f tn The chance of having polyps is also increased in patients with a family history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer, including inherited disorders such as Gardner’s syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis. So, if you have a strong family history then you may need constant monitoring, please follow up with your doctor. Regards.
Avatar m tn the itching is severe at times when i sit to use the toilet i think the cut get open and bled at times i really want to know if i am developing anal cancer or am i too young to get anal cancer . i was taking the zentel tablets because i thought i had worm and i wanted to d worm please help me and give me some advice every time the bruise is getting better it acts up or re open wwhen i am passing stool.
Avatar f tn I havent had blood since but still have cramps and diarrhea. Anyway I was wondering what the chances are that this could be related to colorectal cancer? I have no family history of it.
Avatar f tn Hi, I'm a 31 yo male, I have a question about some ongoing issues. First a little background info. In March, I had a some moderate bleeding with stool, & saw a colorectal surgeon, & had a colonoscopy, & I had an internal rectal inflammatory polyp removed which was causing it. I had outpatient surgery to have it removed, I went home same day, & did fine. I saw my colorectal surgeon in July for a follow-up anoscope, & he said things looked good.
Avatar m tn A new study presented today demonstrates a potential link between treatment of long-term oral nucleos(t)ide analogues and an increased risk of colorectal (p=0.029) and cervical (p=0.049) cancer in patients with chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The study results were presented at The International Liver CongressTM 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. Chronic HBV infection remains a global public health issue and continued prevention and control strategies are needed.
Avatar n tn a total colectomy - has probably been recommended to you as the most favourable option which ought to prevent the onset of colon cancer from the polyps. In other words, if nothing was done then you might develop colon cancer. I suppose that the presence of multiple polyps excludes "snipping them off" during a colonoscopy - easier to cut out the whole section. I underwent a total colectomy for torrential diverticular bleeding five years ago.
148588 tn?1465778809 The experts concluded that each 50 gram portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent," the IARC said. "For an individual, the risk of developing colorectal cancer because of their consumption of processed meat remains small, but this risk increases with the amount of meat consumed," said IARC's Dr. Kurt Straif.
Avatar m tn People who take recommended amounts of folic acid before cancer develops might decrease cancer risk, but taking high doses after cancer (especially colorectal cancer) begins might speed up its progression. For this reason, people should be cautious about taking high doses of folic acid supplements (more than the upper limit of 1,000 mcg), especially if they have a history of colorectal adenomas (which sometimes turn into cancer).
Avatar m tn s side was my grandmother and her colon cancer (there are five living children of grandma no cancer) and the only cancer that I can think of on my mom's side is my great grandmother had breast cancer in her 70s.
Avatar m tn I chose to see a surgeon tomorrow because I am a colorectal cancer survivor and my mom is a 2 time breast cancer survivor. I feel it still needs to be checked. It was relatively large about an inch so nervous about going but feel it is wise to check it out my appointment is tomorrow afternoon so I trying to stay positive.
Avatar f tn And the 3rd time (3 days back) I went to the doctor she said that it was colitis and prescribed some antibiotics but my symptoms are still the same. Could that be colorectal cancer ??? No one in my family has a history of colorectal cancer...