If you are concerned about blood in your stool you may want to start by having your doctor take a stool sample. If blood is found the next step could be a colonoscopy. Regardless let your doctor know everything you have been experiencing. Being proactive is important. I also suggest giving your doct...

I was wondering the same thing. Does the genetic testing really benefit you? I have heard of people losing health insurance and having problems with life insurance. If someone has the nonpolyps kind of colon cancer are there any different tests they can do? My husband's doctor already plans to give ...

My husband dx August 9, 2006 at age 26. He was receiving FOLFOX/5FU with Oxaliplatin. The oxaliplatin was causing nerve problems in his spine, so his doctor switched him to Irinotecan. He had his first treatment with it the week before Christmas. He didn't have any side effects. I was just wondering...

If you are tired of telling family and friends about your progress there are free websites available for you to use. I made one for my husband after he was diagnosed at 26yrs old with stage 3A colon cancer this past August. The website is http://www.caringbridge.org. Just follow the simple steps and...

My husband was told to use Breath RX brand of mouthwash, because it kills the bacteria but doesn't have alcohol. Also, using a soft bristle toothbrush is important too. Good luck!