Joseph asks…
would I have normal blood work if I had colon cancer?
If I had a tumor in my colon, would it be possible to have a all my blood work, including complete blood count be 100% normal? I have had blood work done twice within the last 9 months (once for my annual physical, and again when I had the flu). Both times the blood work was normal. If i had colon cancer (or any other cancer), would my blood work be abnormal? would my white blood cells be elevated?
Admin answers:
Frequently, anemia is evident, but would not have to be present. White cell count usually normal, and unless spread already, remainder of chemistries are usually normal too. Even if spread, bloodwork is frequently normal.
Blessings
Nancy asks…
what can i expect with my father’s stage 4 colon cancer?
My father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer last summer. He has been on chemo and they tried to remove spots on his liver but they returned and chemo started again. You look online at the survial rates and its less than 5% for 5 years and its already been one year!
Admin answers:
I am not sure what you mean by what you can expect? Are you asking for an explanation of how the disease progresses or are you asking about the possibility of a cure? I do mean to be cruel I know this is a difficult time for you, but you should know that he cannot be cured. His doctors are doing their best to give him more time; they are not trying to cure him. When the disease no longer responds to chemo they will recommend stopping it. They 5 year survival rate you found is correct. This means about 5% of patients diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer are alive 5 years later. I am so sorry.
When you feel you are ready I suggest you look into hospice. These are wonderful, caring and special people who help patients and their families with the physical and emotional process of dieing. They will work with your father’s doctor to keep him as comfortable as possible and it allows him to remain at home. Best wishes to you both.
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