Cory has colon cancer

**isketi** · March 24th, 2008 06:38 PM

Kris and Noynoy Aquino issued a press statement live on ABS-CBN earlier at 3 PM.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage...StoryId=112887

**tidus1203** · March 24th, 2008 06:57 PM

That is very sad... I wish all the best for their family, however, sana wag haluan ito ng pulitika ng opposisyon to get symapthy for their polictical cause....

**shadow** · March 24th, 2008 07:06 PM

sobrang swerte talaga si GMA, lahat ng pwedeng kumalaban sa kanya isa-isa ng namamatay...Cardinal Sin, FPJ now Cory....hehehehe

**chua_riwap** · March 24th, 2008 07:37 PM

^^ Langya, di pa naman natin sure na papanaw na si Tita Cory. Ikaw naman.........

Ipagdasal na lang natin siya.

**oliver1013** · March 24th, 2008 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

sobrang swerte talaga si GMA, lahat ng pwedeng kumalaban sa kanya isa-isa ng namamatay...Cardinal Sin, FPJ now Cory....hehehehe

Hehe tapos yung asawa niya muntikan lang, nabuhay pa

Pati si Sir Raul almost but not quite din, photo finish din

**RedHorse** · March 24th, 2008 08:10 PM

guys wag naman ganyan...

mother ko, ganyan kinamatay nya, at age 74, 2006

ayaw ko na kausapin mga doctor that time...

lalo na ng marinig ko word na JOURNEY!

hope, wla naman embicile dito, para magtanong ano iyon.

a doctor from st. lukes offered to us na i-transfer sya sa Heart Center.. at

least comfy sya doon, than iuwi sa bahay.

**awing** · March 24th, 2008 08:18 PM

Paki explain naman po ano yung 'Colon Cancer'

Sana humaba pa buhay ni Mam Cory.

**XTO** · March 24th, 2008 08:30 PM

they didn't mention about the stage... wag muna tayo mag husga.

^^^

Fast facts on colon cancer

What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer."

What are its causes?

According to Dr. Armand Crisostomo, a colorectal surgeon and president of the Philippine College of Surgeons, colon and rectal cancer are the 3rd or 4th leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the country. (Lung and breast cancer are the first two causes of cancer deaths.)

However, in almost all cases, early diagnosis can lead to a complete cure.

There is no single cause for colon cancer. Nearly all colon cancers begin as benign polyps, which slowly develop into cancer.

What are the stages?

If your doctor learns that you do have colorectal cancer, additional tests will be done to see if the cancer has spread. This is called staging.

• Stage 0: Very early cancer on the innermost layer of the intestine

• Stage I: Cancer is in the inner layers of the colon

• Stage II: Cancer has spread through the muscle wall of the colon

• Stage III: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes

• Stage IV: Cancer that has spread to other organs

What’s the outlook?

How well a patient does depends on many things, including the stage of the cancer. In general, when treated at an early stage, more than 90% of patients survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis. (This is called the 5-year survival rate.) However, only about 39% of colorectal cancer is found at an early stage. The 5-year survival rate drops considerably once the cancer has spread.

If the patient's colon cancer does not recur within 5 years, it is considered cured. Stage I, II, and III cancers are considered potentially curable. In most cases, stage IV cancer is not curable.

What is the treatment?

Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include:

• Chemotherapy medicines to kill cancer cells

• Surgery to remove cancer cells

• Radiation therapy to destroy cancerous tissue

Stage 0 colon cancer may be treated by removing the cancer cells, often during a colonoscopy. For stages I, II, and III cancer, more extensive surgery is needed to remove the part of the colon that is cancerous.

There is some debate as to whether patients with stage II colon cancer should receive chemotherapy after surgery. This should be discussed with an oncologist.

Almost all patients with stage III colon cancer should receive chemotherapy after surgery for approximately 6 - 8 months.

Chemotherapy is also used to treat patients with stage IV colon cancer.

For patients with stage IV disease that has spread to the liver, various treatments directed specifically at the liver can be used. This may include cutting out the cancer, burning it (ablation), or freezing it (cryotherapy). Chemotherapy or radiation can sometimes be delivered directly into the liver.

While radiation therapy is occasionally used in patients with colon cancer, it is usually used in combination with chemotherapy for patients with stage III rectal cancer.

What are possible complications?

• Cancer spreading to other organs or tissues

• Recurrence of carcinoma within the colon

• Development of a second primary colorectal cancer

Who are likely to have colon cancer?

You have a higher risk for colon cancer if you have:

• Colorectal polyps

• Cancer elsewhere in the body

• A family history of colon cancer

• Ulcerative colitis

• Crohn's disease

• Personal history of breast cancer

Certain genetic syndromes also increase the risk of developing colon cancer.

What you eat may play a role in your risk of colon cancer. Colon cancer may be associated with a high-fat, low-fiber diet and red meat. However, some studies found that the risk does not drop if you switch to a high-fiber diet, so the cause of the link is not yet clear.

What are the symptoms?

Many cases of colon cancer have no symptoms. The following symptoms, however, may indicate colon cancer:

• Diarrhea, constipation, or other change in bowel habits

• Blood in the stool

• Unexplained anemia

• Abdominal pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen

• Intestinal obstruction

• Weight loss with no known reason

• Narrow stools

With proper screening, colon cancer can be detected BEFORE the development of symptoms, when it is most curable.

What tests should one take?

Your doctor will perform a physical exam and press on your belly area. The physical exam rarely shows any problems, although an abdominal mass may be felt. A rectal exam may reveal a mass in patients with rectal cancer, but not colon cancer.

Imaging tests to diagnose colorectal cancer include:

• Colonoscopy

• Sigmoidoscopy

Note: Only colonoscopy can see the entire colon.

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) may detect small amounts of blood in the stool, which could suggest colon cancer. However, this test is often negative in patients with colon cancer. For this reason, FOBT must be done along with colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. It is also important to note that a positive FOBT doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer.

A complete blood count may reveal show signs of anemia with low iron levels.

How does one prevent colon cancer?

The death rate for colon cancer has dropped in the last 15 years. This may be due to increased awareness and screening by colonoscopy. Colon cancer can almost always be caught in its earliest and most curable stages by colonoscopy. Almost all men and women age 50 and older should have a colonoscopy.

Dietary and lifestyle modifications are important. Some evidence suggests that low-fat and high-fiber diets may reduce your risk of colon cancer.

References

Interview with Dr. Armand Crisostomo, president, Philippine College of Surgeons

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Routine Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Ann Intern Med. 2007 Mar 6;146 (5): 361-364.

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2006. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2006.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000262.htm

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