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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| signet cell carcinoma of colon stage IV | 4/14/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: A dear friend, woman 51, has been diagnosed with signet cell carcinoma of the colon or intestines. ... A: Unfortunately I have to be very pessimistic in this case. This is clearly a very aggressive cancer ... | ||
| colon cancer | 4/9/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: How long can you live with stage iv cancer? and what is the treatment. A: Both patients and cancers are individuals, not clones - i.e. carbon copies. So the individual ... | ||
| Colon cancer +liver mets + secondary omentum | 4/8/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I wonder if you can give your opinion on this. A friend was diagnosed 9 months ago with a cancer in ... A: Yes I too think they regard his case only as a palliative (symptom relieving) one. The omentum is ... | ||
| ? | 4/7/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer last year in May 2006.I went through four weeks of ... A: It is very probable that your shoulder-arm-finger problems are associated with the blood clot you ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 4/6/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer. He has had stitches in for 7 ... A: You are welcome! Well, if it was perforated was that perforation due to his cancer or due to the ... | ||
| stage iv colon cancer | 4/6/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My mom was diagnosed last year Feb w/colon cancer in ATL. No surgery was performed (n/option ... A: I'm sorry to read about her & your problems! Unfortunately at present there are no other options. If ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 4/6/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer. He has had stitches in for 7 ... A: That seems a very long time, though since I do not know all surgical details it is hard to judge ... | ||
| colon cancer | 4/2/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My sister in law had undergone a colon surgery with its detachment due to cancer and now in ... A: Theoretically probably yes but as far as I know it has never been done anywhere. In a cancer patient ... | ||
| colon cancer and colonoscopy | 4/1/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: About 3 wks ago, I had spasmatic pains in my lower abdomen near the pelvis. They were not constant ... A: The reason for your pain is still unknown and since it is hardly there any more there is probably ... | ||
| colon cancer/mets to lung and liver | 3/31/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My sister was diagnosed w/stage IV c.c. a year ago. Mets to liver and lungs. Tumor was removed from ... A: I'm sorry to read about her and your problems. Colon cancers (except those in the rectum) are ... | ||
| Later stages of Stage IV colon cancer | 3/30/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My grandmother (77) has stage IV colon cancer. She has become mean and is beginning to hallucinate. ... A: It is possible that it has, it may also just be a sign of her deteriorating condition. Either way it ... | ||
| Stage 3C colon cancer | 3/30/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My 85 year old fahter experienced internal bleeding and was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 weeks ago. ... A: For a 4 it has to have invaded another organ - a "distant site". However since it seems to have ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 3/28/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My mother was just diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. It did spread to the liver but was only in ... A: That is unfortunately not possible to predict. Both cancers and patients are individuals not clones ... | ||
| rectal tumor with liver mets | 3/28/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: 50 yo male with intial symptoms of frequent bowel movements and constant pressure in lower abd. BE ... A: I'm an old - now retired - ex-military physician and ex-police surgeon so I'm rather blunt and ... | ||
| colon polyps | 3/26/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My husband just had a colonoscopy on Friday and the doctor found very large polyps. What is the ... A: No he can not tell normally just by looking at them! But generally the risk that there is a cancer ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 3/25/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My mother was just diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. It did spread to the liver but was only in ... A: Since it has spread to her liver and perforated her colon it is by definition unfortunately a stage ... | ||
| high left colon pain | 3/24/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I am a 40 year old healthy female. I began to experience a slight discomfort high on my left side ... A: Gas in your colon - especially if right under your diaphragm - CAN cause strange symptoms. Without ... | ||
| Stage IV Colon Cancer | 3/23/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon cancer in Oct 2005. He had multiple large liver ... A: I do not understand why a colostomy - or even an ileostomy - was not tried instead of the stent. If ... | ||
| scared to death | 3/23/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: About a month ago I noticed bright red blood in the bowl, on the stool, and on the toilet paper. It ... A: Colon & rectum cancers only produce red blood in the stools just like hemorrhoids and anal fissures ... | ||
| several surguries=all polups removed | 3/22/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: Father said heis on the mend after seven surguries colon he said if he stayed off the booze and ... A: I'm sorry to read about his death! Was any autopsy done? If so what did it show? Without an autopsy ... | ||
| friend | 3/21/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: my question is this...............my cousin was just diag. with colon cancer and has surgery, they ... A: The pump is just the mechanical means of delivering her chemo therapy into her blood stream. Without ... | ||
| just wondering? | 3/20/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I HAD A COLONOSCOPY LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO, AT 26 YEARS OLD, BECAUSE OF OCCASIONALY BLEEDING AFTER A ... A: It is unlikely that you at your age and after a colonoscopy at that time now should have a colon ... | ||
| pre cancerous polyps | 3/15/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: my husband had 2 non cancerous polyps removed 2 years ago.last year he had 2 precancerous polyps ... A: Well he obviously has a genetic disposition that puts him at risk of developing colon cancer. That ... | ||
| Doctor, please answer - scared | 3/12/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old woman and I'm scared i have colon cancer. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow. About 3 ... A: At your age a colon cancer is rather unlikely. These rapid symptoms also do not really point in the ... | ||
| upcoming colonoscopy | 3/7/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: What are the benefits, if any, of colonic detoxification products? Are there any specific herbs, ... A: Fiber rich food products are believed to decrease the risks of colon cancer. However they will not ... | ||
| upcoming colonoscopy | 3/7/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My doctor has scheduled me for a colonoscopy next month, April, 2007. I am 54 years old. I had a ... A: Actually there is not much more - if ANYTHING - you can do! Too much vitamins are not good for you ... | ||
| signet ring carcinoma of the stomach | 3/6/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I was seeking your medical expertise and advice on my mother's current condition. She is 79 years ... A: I'm sorry to read about her - and your - problems! I can not in good concience recommend any diet or ... | ||
| erbitux | 3/4/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: have only had one treatment of erbitux and developed acne on face, scalp and chest. is there ... A: This is one of the main side effects of this drug. However I have no personal experience of it or ... | ||
| Colorectal Cancer | 3/2/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on 4/27/06 and had emergency surgery to remove the ... A: Unfortunately, once his cancer had spread to other organs (liver, bones) it was no longer curable. ... | ||
| colon blockage | 3/1/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I have trouble having a bm and I think I have a weekly migraine as a result.Is it possible to have a ... A: If indeed you do have a large bowel blockage it should be investigated and the BEST and SUREST way ... | ||
| colon cancer | 2/26/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with colon cancer two weeks ago. She has had in the last week many ... A: Her tumor may indeed be too big (including nearby lymph nodes to which it has spread) for immediate ... | ||
| CT scan shows liver mets---maybe? | 2/22/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I just got my ct scan results: Here is what is seen mild fatty infiltration of the liver suggested, ... A: Unfortunately impossible to be sure either way with this answer but possible that it is showing that ... | ||
| End Stage Colon Cancer | 2/22/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My mother 83yrs old was diagnosed with Colon Cancer 17 months ago. She has had no Chemotherapy or ... A: I'm sorry to read about her & your problems! The tumor outgrowth at her navel will most probably ... | ||
| 5 CM benign Polyp? | 2/20/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I have a friend who had a colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago. They found a large polyp (5 cm) in his ... A: 1. At this big size the chance is quite high. I do not like to use statistics that way really. ... | ||
| colonolopy | 2/19/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: i was told that i had some polyps, and they need to be removed. when i go tothebathhroom for abowel ... A: I can not promise you any benefit from this procedure with regards to your bowel symptoms. BUT you ... | ||
| Colon Cancer | 2/16/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed in 2003 with stage 4 colon cancer. He has had a bowel resection, removal ... A: As a general rule of thumb - though not a guarantee - you can say that if he has survived 5 years ... | ||
| Stage IV Colon Cancer | 2/15/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I am desperate for answers, so I hope you can help. My beautiful youngest sister, age 31, was just ... A: I'm sorry to read about her and your problems! Unfortunately at present I can not offer you much - ... | ||
| Stage 3 colon CA | 2/15/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: An 81 y/o male, my father, had 4 ft of colon removed. Surgeon stated he did not see cancer anywhere ... A: In order to make sure that his back pain is not related to his cancer or to find out if it is an ... | ||
| Colon/Liver Cancer, Is Transplant an option | 2/5/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: Dr Nordquist, My sister 32 just had surgery last week on colon to remove a tumor, also the surgon ... A: I'm sorry to read about her and your problems! Unfortunately not. If her cancer has spread to her ... | ||
| Final stage | 2/4/2007 | Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. |
| Q: I need some information regarding to the last stage of cancer. My mum had colon cancer and she was ... A: She will probably become jaundiced with yellowish skin & eyes and dark urine. Her abdomen will swell ... | ||
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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.
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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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