COLORECTAL CANCER: Understand the symptoms and Learn how to PREVENT it!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2019
- COLON CANCER is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Watch this video to learn the symptoms and how you can prevent it. Learn how through simple screening tests like a colonoscopy you can catch catch this early before it becomes a problem.
Common symptoms of colon cancer are:
• A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days
• A feeling that you need to have a bowel movement that is not relieved by doing so
• Rectal bleeding
• Dark stools, or blood in the stool
• Cramping or abdominal pain
• Weakness and fatigue
• Unintended weight loss
If you have any of these symptoms you need to be evaluated by your doctor!
To prevent colon cancer it’s important to understand a little bit about how it comes about. Colon cancer starts as a little growth in the colon wall. We call it a polyp. Certain kinds of polyp’s if left alone can turn into colon cancer. The problem about these polyps, is that if left alone, over time can turn into a cancer.
Who should be Screened?
• Everybody over the age of 50*
• If you have a family history of colon cancer in parents or siblings 10 years before the earliest age of diagnosis.*
*Whichever is earlier
So what are your options for screening?
Early Detection Approach:
Fecal Immunochemical Test or FIT test: This test looks for hidden blood in the stool which can be an early sign of colon cancer. This test needs to be done every year in order to be helpful. Usually you are given a card by your doctor or the lab and you put some stool on it and send it into be evaluated.
Cologuard: This test is done through a prescription from your doctor. It’s a stool test as well, but this looks for evidence of DNA of colon cancers and certain kind of high-risk precancerous lesions in the colon. This is a decent test and is recommended that you do it every 3 years. It’s not a perfect test, nothing is, butit does a good job in catching things early. The Good thing about this, is that it is non-invasive, you don’t have to do it as often as the other stool test, however it is more expensive. It’s typically around $600 and not all insurances will cover this. You’d have to check with your’s on whether they do. If you have a family history of colon cancer or symptoms then this test is not appropriate.
CT Colonography: This is the CT Scan or x-ray study that is looking for colon cancers. Unfortunately this hasn’t turned out to be as promising as we had hoped. It also comes with the added problem that you still have to do the colon prep for it, which for anybody who has done a colonoscopy knows is the worst part of the procedure.
Preventative Approach:
Colonoscopy:
A colonoscopy is a procedure where you do some sort of preparation by taking things that will clean your colon out. There are a few different ways to do this but it is very important that you do it well. If you don’t get a clear colon you can’t get a good study. Once you are clear the doctor who does this will sedate you so you don’t know what is going on. They then take a small tube shaped camera and get a better look at your colon.
Now, how does this help you prevent colon cancer you may be asking? We’ll remember how we talked about the start of colon cancer begins with a small growth in the colon wall. If left alone, this polyp has the chance of turning into colon cancer. Now the problem with polyps is they don’t have symptoms. You don’t feel them, you don’t know that you have them. There isn’t a way to know unless you go looking for them. And unfortunately if you wait until you start having symptoms then it often times can be too late.
So in a colonoscopy, they are able to get in the colon, and look around for these polyps. If they find them, they can remove them right then, and you can potentially cure a cancer before its even able to turn into one. That’s the beauty of this procedure. Now are their risks, certainly. Is it something that you’d want to do all the time, we’ll no, but it is sure better than getting colon cancer. The best part about it though is that if it is normal and you don’t have a strong family history of colon cancer, then you don’t have to worry about it for 10 years. Now, if they do find a polyp, depending on how many or what type it is, you may have to do it more frequent.
So for a 20 minute procedure and a half day of your life you can prevent the third most common cancer in the United States.
Talk to your doctor about what type of screening is best for you.
Excellent discussion of an important topic, thanks!!
Thank you so much for this important information 🙏
Another great video. My dad had stage 3 colon cancer at age 52. He had to go through surgery and months of chemotherapy, but he did survive and remained NED for the rest of his life (26 more years). His father and grandfather also had colon cancer. Needless to say my siblings and I get regular colonoscopies. I've been getting them every 5 years since I was 42. I've had 5 already and so far so good. I would much rather have regular colonoscopies than go through what my dad went through. Colonoscopies really aren't that bad It's empowering to know that there is something you can actually do to prevent it.
yup i did one. found a 4cm flat polyp. my 2nd procedure is next week. Pray for me
How are you now ?
@@aliciaq70 did a surgery. removed. im good thank God.
@@KLNYC thank god 🙏 🙌 ❤
Pray you to recover soon
@@KLNYC while having the polyp how did u feel ?
And was it cancer or piles or hemorroid ? Pls reply
Dr you're Amazing!
Didn't know much about colon cancer issue but I I'm going to get tested God bless and thank you
thanks for sharing
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I have an intestine pain and the doctor recommended the colonoscopy and I will do it next week.
Best of luck!
How are you
Thank you!!
This doctor seems very nice and sweet. My Gastroenterologist retired. 🤦♀️. My polyp came back cancerous. My doctor told me diarrhea saved my life. It’s been a while since my last colonoscopy. I HATE the prep. The procedure itself is ver pleasant. I’m knocked out and not aware it’s happening.
how did diarrheoa save ur life?
How are you doing?
Thanks 👋 doc.
This was a great video. TH-cam has so much misinformation or half information. Glad you created this😁
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
Thanks for your useful video. My mom has gotten colon cancer & her rectum is outside the body 6 month. Metastasized has spreader to uterus & much watering inside her belly ( Acites). Anyway, is it possible to get cured for 3 stage of colon cancer?
Thanks
If I have all other symptoms except for weight loss ( instead gaining a lot of weight), should I screen for colon cancer?
Even though screenings should be free I still got massive bills in the mail. They told me because they removed a polyp it was no longer considered a screening and had to be billed to the insurance company as a procedure. I found out I have lynch syndrome and should be checked more regularly, but if I'm just gonna get screwed over by the insurance companies I can't afford to get regular screenings. I hate how healthcare works in this country.
Am searching about colon cancer i found your channel.
My husband he diagnosed stage 3 colorectal cancer past 2years he undergone chemotherapy and surgery after surgery chemo his last chemo finished last May 2024
I have CT SCAN result here Doctor said need to repeat chemo
Thanks for the reminder, I'll let my parents know
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid from this problem he also help me get rid of mine permanently with his herbal treatment he can also help you get rid of yours permanently
@@terrizawane2609 please don’t kill people with your witch doctor methods. Go see a doctor if you think you have a problem people
Mom and dad have colin cancer they die. I have i am so scare ...
Can i ask something i have this like 7am i tried To poop and I saw i blood in my toilet only few drops not sticked in the poop... Also a got this colitis when i was a Child and what i know is my sickness was just an anal fissure
Had a colonoscopy 30 months ago. 1 polyp removed. Supposed to go back in 5 years, but now having dull, tight pain in lever left side accompanied with a feeling of buzzing or gurgling in that lower left area from time to time. Not sure what’s going on.
any update on your symptoms?
@@ranggaalr Hey, thanks for asking. I had a CT done and they diagnosed diverticulitis.
@@goldeneaglepride5044 while having the polyp how did u feel ?
Was it cancer or piles or haemorrhoid ??
@@goldeneaglepride5044 pls reply
on the bright side, it's a Golden ticket out of here.
Yep agree, so long as your a child 👶 of God.
You obviously have other problems causing you to feel this way. I’m here if you need a chat, seriously, I’d like to help you get to a place where you love your life. I’ve been where you are, your not alone 👍🏼
Right. I love this life, but look forward to departing and living in the next realm.
wish I’ve known this earlier…
Man, they need more commercials to spread the word about it, like they do with all those side effects drugs they push on us..
is abdominal cramping with bleeding
slight pain with existing stool
consider as symptom
i have this for more than 10 years
really?
@@HaamroNotes
yeah i asked my doctor for
colon scope
hope nothing serious!
similar but not seen blood experiencing since few months(5-6) now i convinced my parents to visit doctor hope its not late and curable
@@HaamroNotes
me the same
i think its crohn's disease
because its flare with some type of food
specially fried and spicy food
what is ur age?
Hello sir, I am 37 years old with no colon cancer history in family, I had rectal bleeding 2 months ago than digestion problem and loss in apatite and also lost 7 kg weight and after 2 months I notice blood in my stool thrice and stool not hard and very urgency to pass it. Please guide me I am worried to much. I feel week and tired. Please guide me
I am very much worried and tensed and want to get rid of this problem
Due you also suffer from anal itching ??.
Bhai tension mat lo doctor ko dikhao .
Daro mat agar early cancer hui to sahi ho jaegyi .
orr jaruri nhi cancer ho dusri bimari bhi ho sakti .
Lekin jldi doctor ko dikhao .
Anal itching problem ????
Consult doctor fast bro .
Do not worrt chill
Did you find out what was causing it?
@@sayyadafroz8262 any update?
what if someone has bright red spot in toilet paper due to difficult/hard stool? should one worry to do a regular colonoscopy? my mother said she had little spots, as well, due to difficult stools in the space of 50 years...
I had the same question for the doctor but it seems he doesn't reply
@@johnnyirizarry1276 I researched and this is not a problem, unless you have really concerning lesions. This problem described is resolved with probiotics for digestive system. but you can not take probiotics everyday so just take them for a day or a few days, and before and after drinking a lot of water (2 liters per day). honey also helps in digestion. Figure out better digestion. Because better digestion is the little question here. and also bee pylek/pólen is good for digestion.
@@andreias5564 thanks for replying, and also informing me
Bleeding is not normal. If you see bleeding it’s better to go to the doctor.
@@wl415 it is if you’ve ruptured a hemaroid
I've had 4 colonoscopies and i haven't been able to get cleaned out enough for the doctors to see anything, so they did a colonography and that wasn't very successful either
Go on a water only 72 hrs fast
what ? 4 procedures and nothing can be found. wish you a good health
What is colonograhy?
I’m 69 had a third of my colon removed in 2012. The dr found polyps and removed them every year. Then in 2017 the doctor quit doing testing. I have had belly pain for 2 weeks. I had a ct from the Er and put on a antibiotic for a week. Felt a little better a few days then belly pain returned. Sometimes going into my chest. Just not much endurance. Nausea, appetite poor. And change in bowel habits and inconsistent too. I was refused to a gastroenterology but can’t be seen till late June. I’m scared after having colon cancer. What’s wrong with doctors if you over 65 they don’t care any more.
I hope you feel better.
Find another dr
Start fasting. Water fasting, veggie juice fasting, carnivore fasting.
Any update??
Why is my doctor always reluctant to give me a referral?
Absolutely im experiencing this too..
Because he/she wants to keep you sick so you buy more pharmaceuticals
We have to fight,
Hi im suffering from Rectal bleeding from 2 days. Stool is hard and dry and blood will comes after stool. Could u suggest what can i do? Or please tell me the medicine name. Thank u
Go to a doctor do not be stupid and take random medicine.
Go to a doctor is the best advice any one should be giving you right now. It could be something as simple as piles. Either way, you need to find out as quickly as possible so that you can be diagnosed, and put on the right track to make a complete recovery. I’m sure you’ll be fine, but you must see a Doctor straight away. Good Luck 👍🏼
Colon cancer happens to younger people now
I think I have it im 16 I'm so scared for my life I never knew anything about this 🙁😭
@@drillinspector5834 same, 15, blood in stool and lots of gas. I'm seeing the doctor this Thursday. I swear to God if I have to cancer I'm going to be mad
@@DeBuppy any update?
@@DeBuppy Just pray don't be mad to God. God loves you
@@user-ig8ry8zg1s well I haven't gotten anything yet. I had one fecal occult test that came out negative but I realized I did it wrong since the poop was suppose to be caught in a bucket and not hit the water. I'm also literally being forced to check my poop with straws to flip the poop over for blood, I mean what type of fucking 15 year old has to go through this? I noticed that last week, I went from pooping every 2 days to everyday, and 30 minutes after pooping, I had lower abdominal pain that lasts the whole day. This week is more chill now, but I'm waiting to poop right now to see if my theory is true, and that is to see if my bleeding is intermittent or not. I noticed the bleeding would occur like every Friday or something and stop bleeding around Sunday. The worst part is, if I just so happen to have colon cancer, I'll probably be dead by the time I get diagnosed since no one is taking me seriously. I've also realized that there are 4 possibilities. IBS-C causing constipation causing hemmroids and further causing them to bleed, crohn's disease, a polyp, or if all odds are especially against me, colon cancer
Thing is that if you are under 50 insurance will railroad you.