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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Re-occurring cancer following colon surgery | 12/30/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: My mother is 85 years old. She had a cancerous tumor in the cecum area of the colon removed 2 years ... A: I think she has a pleuresy and at her age it can be serious and need treatment and it is frequent. ... | ||
| colon polyps | 12/2/2003 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: i had a colonostophy to determine cause of abdominal pain on right side. he couldn't get by a ... A: I have to point out the fact that I'm an oncologist and radiotherapist, not a surgeon. Most of your ... | ||
| growing polyp in my teen years?? | 10/19/2003 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: I'm very concerned about this. I'm a 16 year old male and I think I have a polyp growing in my ... A: Most polyps are non-cancerous.... However, some polyps can be PRE-cancerous.... This means that ... | ||
| Blockage | 10/6/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: Dr. Hammoudi, My dad had colon surgery Sept. 15 and is still in the hospital. They removed a small ... A: I suppose he is under treatment for it. normally within three days he get back his gases, I do not ... | ||
| Mother - Colon and Liver Cancer | 9/25/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: I wrote earlier about mother 87 with terminal cancer. In checking with nursing home they are now ... A: it is used at any age, and in terminal stage surely. the doses will increase progressively until ... | ||
| Colon and Liver Cancer | 9/14/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: Mother 87 has developed a tumour, almost surely cancerous which is in colon and liver. She seemed ... A: In deed hard to say but according to your description it might be a colonic cancer with metastasis ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 9/12/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: My Dad was diagnosis with Colon Cancer six years ago.The Doctor said the type of cancer he had he ... A: Sorry to hear about your father condition one thing that you need to understand is in elderly ... | ||
| Radiation | 9/10/2003 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My Dad has colon cancer he has a tumor on his pelvis that can't be removed.He had Radiation to ... A: How much radiation that can be given depends on how much he has received. Probably he has been given ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 9/10/2003 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: My Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer six years ago this August.His tumor could not be removed ... A: It is always good to get a second opinion... However, since the cancerous tumor can not be removed, ... | ||
| Colon | 7/27/2003 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I am writing to ask you about what may be going on with my sister. I am concerned with her current ... A: I'm sorry! Without examinating her myself I can not fully evaluate her situation. However, a cancer ... | ||
| BLOOD AFTER BOWEL MOVEMENT | 7/1/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: Dr. Hammoudi, This morning after a bowel movement I noticed that there was some bright red blood on ... A: FISSURE WITHOUT PAIN AND AFTER BOWEL MOVEMENT NO, IF PAIN DURING BOWEL MOVEMENT AND BLOOD MOST ... | ||
| Colon cancer | 6/17/2003 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: My 94 yr old Father in law was diagnosed with colon cancer in Dec 2002. Because of his general ... A: Sorry to hear that. At this stage and age in deed there is a lot risk to operate by the laps of time ... | ||
| stage iv colon cancer untreated | 6/15/2003 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: my husband whom has colon cancer that has metasized in his body probably all over is still able to ... A: Your husband is definately in denial and is most likely depressed on top of it all... If he were ... | ||
| Hi, one of my best friends... | 4/6/2003 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: one of my best friends (18 years old) was telling me the other day that he's been having a lot of ... A: Yes it can be caused by colon cancer, but at his age that is not very probable (but not impossible). ... | ||
| Colon Problems | 3/11/2003 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: Good day Dr. I will first apologize for the graphic nature of my post but I am at a loss as to what ... A: Frankly these obviously severe symptoms make a very thorough examination with coloscopy and ... | ||
| Colonoscopy | 2/5/2003 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: I have just had a colonoscopy and the Dr said he had found and removed a small polyps (sp)and that ... A: This does sound kinda strange... What I want you to do is go to the hospital where you had this ... | ||
| Lab Results After Colonoscopy | 12/27/2002 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: On Dec. 13 I had a colonscopy. I had three polyps. My MD (GI) did not have the lab results before ... A: Since it is only 2 more days until the 30th, you will probably now just have to wait to talk with ... | ||
| cancer / constipation | 12/17/2002 | Karen Brawner |
| Q: Whether consistent incomplete bowel epmtying is a symptom for colon cancer ? A: Anytime there is a change in bowel movement from your normal BM there could be a problem... Doctors ... | ||
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy vs colonoscopy | 4/23/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I am a male 62 years old. I never have had my colon checked. I have no symptoms of colon cancer at ... A: Newer data shows that colonoscopy can detect a number of tumors in the colon that sigmoidoscopy and ... | ||
| colon cancer | 4/12/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My husband has colon cancer and has had surgery. The Dr. removed a foot of his colon but, the cancer ... A: First, let me say that Stage III colon cancer is not incurable. 40-50% of patients are long-term ... | ||
| Bleeding from rectum / bloody bowel movements | 4/8/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: 35 Yr old male with no rectal cancer in family history. Have had on/off bouts with anal fissure most ... A: If it were me, I would see a physician. The examination is simple, safe, and not terribly ... | ||
| Crohn's Disease | 3/31/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My daughter's father was diagnosed with Crohn's disease some time ago. He was barely 17. At the ... A: Renee, This is somewhat out of my area of expertise. What I can tell you is that there tends to be ... | ||
| troubling symptoms | 3/19/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I am 35 yr old female that has symptoms for several years, ranging from very frequent diarrhea, to ... A: Yes, it is very likely related to the bowel. It would not surprise me if you have diverticular ... | ||
| repeated colonoscopy | 3/15/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My mother just had her 2nd colonscopy-her first was three months ago. The doctor found two ... A: This is not uncommon. There are some very challenging polyps to remove endoscopically, especially ... | ||
| Symptoms of concern | 3/9/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I was wondering about the age at which this disease becomes a concern. My boyfriend is 29 years old ... A: Yes you should be concerned, but cancer is not the most likely diagnosis. Colorectal cancer has ... | ||
| colonoscopy intervals | 3/7/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: C, I am a very healthy 50 year old male and recently had a colonoscopy as a part of a routine ... A: Woody, 80% of patients who develop colorectal cancer have no family history or high-risk factors. ... | ||
| Life Expectancy - Family Risk Factors | 2/9/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My cousin was recently diagnosed with colon cancer metastasized to both lobes of the liver, 9 lymph ... A: There are two major inherited colorectal cancer syndromes associated with increased risk of colon ... | ||
| Colon Cancer: general questions | 2/5/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I would greatly appreciate knowing the symptoms and who is at greatest risk of this disease. I am ... A: Colon cancer is very unusual (but has been reported) in your age group if you don't have a family ... | ||
| 4-5cm malignant tumour | 1/24/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I am writing about my dad who is 63 and confirmed 4-5cm malignant tumour in the colon. Except for ... A: Tracey, The only cancer I know that is associated with asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a cancer ... | ||
| colorectal cancer | 1/18/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My father-in-law is having surgery for a 6cm mass in the lower bowel at the site of the rectum. He ... A: Katie, A 6cm rectal cancer has a likely chance of having metastases. I can't give you a number ... | ||
| rectal bleeding/ blood in stool | 1/15/2001 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: Dr., Since I have colon cancer in my family history, I had a colonoscopy last May ('00). It showed ... A: Could be hemorrhoids, fissures, diverticulosis, arteriovenous malformation, inflammatory bowel ... | ||
| tubulovillous adenoma | 12/28/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My mom is 76 yrs. old and has had 3 colonoscopies in the past 3 months. Now she must have surgery ... A: I don't have enough information to give you an accurate answer, only a guess. My guess is that they ... | ||
| My Mom has Stage IV colon cancer | 12/9/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: My mom had a large cancerous tumor removed, and the liver biopsy was said to be inconclusive. Now ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your mother's situation. Cramping abdominal pain, abdominal distension, ... | ||
| Life Expectancy of a Person with Colorectal Cancer | 12/8/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: Dr. Cromwell, What is the life expectancy of a female with Colorectal Cancer? And what is the ... A: Katie, I can not tell you what the survival rates of patients with colorectal cancer would be but in ... | ||
| GoLYTELY | 12/7/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: Do you know of a different product than the above for pre-colonoscopy that is more humane and ... A: Bill, There are a number of osmotic purgative agents on the market but all of them work the same ... | ||
| Polyp in colon | 12/6/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I'm 64. During a digital prostate exam a polyp was discovered in my colon. I live in a rural area ... A: Colonoscopy is a relatively safe procedure but it does carry very real risks, inluding that of ... | ||
| Pre-cancerous polyps | 12/4/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: Where does a colon polyp with a high level of dysplasia fit in the scenario of malignancy ... A: Joe, Some of the most important studies of cancer pathogenesis have been done in the field of colon ... | ||
| sigmoidoscopy | 12/4/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: What is the incidence of missing a polyp via sigmoidoscopy that was found 2 years later to be under ... A: Janet, The question of the incidence of missing a polyp is an interesting one. I don't know of any ... | ||
| Colon Cancer Screening | 11/30/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: Do you recommend the use of do-it-yourself fecal occult blood test kits? If so, is any one product ... A: Art, I don't think that the sensitivity of the do-it-yourself kits are any different from those that ... | ||
| diet | 11/30/2000 | John C. M.D. |
| Q: I have heard that microwaving food causes changes to food at the molecular level that (1) affect ... A: Sheila, I know of no scientific evidence that specifically links the microwave cooking of food with ... | ||
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience with regards to this cancer.
Experience
I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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