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Q: Colon Cancer In a 19 Year Old Male

asked by: jgdavis1987 on June 12th, 2007

New User

Hey, I am 19 years old and I was wondering how likely it is for someone in my situation to have colon cancer. I have a great grandparent on my mother and fathers side who have had colon cancer. I have for the past 4 or 5 months have been noticing blood in my stool. At first I ignored it mostly because I found it embarrasing to talk to anyone about. Recently I have noticed the bleeding to be heavier. I've also felt extreamly tired for the past couple months, sleeping over 14 hours a day sometimes. I have constant stomach pains and find myself feeling like I have to go to the bathroom almost constantly. Only that when I try to go I find myself constapated. Can someone please offer me some advice and information?

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goldiestar

replied on June 12th, 2007

Experienced User

Posted: 06-12-07 11:29am Post Subject: Colon Cancer In a

Don't be embarrased and don't be afraid to go see your doctor. That would be number one. Don't wait but do it now!
If everything checks out I would then recommend you see a naturopath to help get your system working correctly and energy levels up. You could be deficient in vitamins but seek help.
I would also suggest you consider doing an internal cleansing program like DrNatura's "colonix" it helped me with constipation and hemorrhoids.
But first and foremost go see your doctor and get checked out completely. Let us know what how you are doing and what the results from the doctor is.

m120407

replied on June 21st, 2007

New User

19 Year Old Colon Cancer

Goldiestar you are so right on. I am one who waited to see the doctor because I was embarassed to be examined. So now I am a StageIV Colon cancer patient having had two surgeries to remove the tumor in my colon, and then the recurrance later in my liver. I also on a second round of chemotherapy. The first round left me with neuropathy (my hand and feet feel like I'm rubbing sandpaper on them.

If it takes my story to wake folks up then it is worth it.

jgdavis1987 - You are young with your whole life a head of you. Please go to your doctor and get colon cancer ruled out.

Like Goldiestar asked please let us know what happens.

God Bless

Mandy

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