I had no symptoms years ago when I first felt this bump and none now when I feel a larger set of 2-3 bumps. Here is a sober question: If it is 2-3 bumps, that means it has metastasized right? Another question that the community may struggle with: Is any tumor not cancer? I mean they all are really, ...

I'm sorry you have such a negative view of doctors (and maybe life in general). Personally, my doctors SAVED my life. This includes my primary doctor who referred me to a GI doctor who found my tumor. I appreciated the extra mile my surgeon took with me, prior to my surgery and all my follow up car...

Hey deacon, The only way to get an accurate diagnosis is via a colonoscopy. Like Lee said, many doctors will cut you a break if you're paying cash. See if they will give you the Medicare reimbursement price. I plan to go Monday. I just need to know the dangers of being diagnosed with respect to the...

Hi and welcome, How old are you? 52 Does colon cancer run in your family? Adopted, unknown. Where are you (USA or some other country)? The beautiful hellhole of Alabama. If you are in the USA, look into ObamaCare. Since you are unemployed, it should cost you little to nothing. Nothing would be fine...

Hello colon aware people. I am hoping to get some advice here. About 10 years ago I was in the steady habit of doing a digital self exam. I found something and convinced an ER friend of mine to get me a referral to a colon doc. The professional check was negative. I am a slight hypochondriac, not ba...