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Posted 7/4/2011 9:31 AM (GMT 0)

While reading from net I noticed there are increased chance for colon cancer those who are suffering with UC.

 

Any one know abt this?

 

Any prevention for that  ?

 

Or any vaccinations?

 

Or any medicine to take ?

 

With in how many months we have to go for check up  when we are in remission  ?

Posted 7/4/2011 9:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome on board, Young Indian Citizen

The increase is probably due to the food we're eating and environmental changes.

The meds and care are improving, and I'm sure they will crack the DNA/gene stuff soon, as they've with certain cancers. One day there will be cure for this disease, I'm certain of it.

The current procedure is to have a check up once a year.

I've survived for 36 years.

Hope this helps.
Posted 7/4/2011 10:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks KiWi44

i just changed my display name. i joined few days back and i am happy with all of your kind support and suggestions
Posted 7/4/2011 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
Indian meaning Indian from Asia or native American? Just Curious.

Good that you find the forum helpful.

My pleasure.

Happy Fourth.
Posted 7/4/2011 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Indian Asia

Bharath , Hindustan there are three name for our Nation

I am working in UAE .alone here with out family and close friends ,

because of my stress and work load gifted me this UC

now planning to go back to family, planning for Yoga and meditation and in search for natural remedies from Kerala

my result i will update through forum ......

God Bless Us
Posted 7/4/2011 11:16 AM (GMT 0)
Ah, Dinu, Namaste.

Yeng-ana suh-hum-dan-eh?

You'll get great relief from yoga and ayurveda, and the tons of other India medicine - I did.

Keep us posted.

God Bless you too.

Ta-ta.
Posted 7/4/2011 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi young Indian citizen

just wanted to tell you dat i am also a young indian citizen .

I am trying 20 ml amla juice and 20 ml aloe vera juice togther in the morning from last 2 months .

but i didnt find it useful till now..

let me know if any other ayurvedic medicine is helping you....

i am having rice and dal in lunch and two chapati with green vegetables in dinner

add bananas to ur diet . it is bland and good

i am eating two bananas and yoghurt daily ...

let me know if u understand hindi...

Posted 7/4/2011 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yes there is an increased risk of colon cancer, my GI doctor insists that I get a colonoscopy every 2 years minimum, which always starts a flare. But, it's just something we all must do.
Posted 7/4/2011 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I agree with BeatUC... an increased  risk we all live with...
Posted 7/4/2011 12:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks rare

i know Hindi ,i am basically from Kerala .
at present wr r u now ?
i would like to ask about food in details ..if u don’t mind can we chat for some time ?
because i am staying alone here .i am loosing y weight 5 kg with in 3 months

my case is just two week before diagnosed only

tomorrow my first course will complete ..i means tow weeks

but the information which i received from this site its helped me also to control my current situation
and i believe this is God gifted for me ..do discuss and ask for suggestions
because even Dr. are confused when i ask many question .they tell its different one men to another

in this stage this site helped me to control ,and now i would like to manage my weight

r u eating steamed banana?
veg curry include any masala?
Posted 7/4/2011 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Colon cancer risk is elevated in people with UC

Extent of disease, severity and duration determine risk.

A person with fully controlled distal disease sees little elevated risk.A person with poorly controlled pancolitis sees a large increase in risk after 10 years with UC. 5ASA maintenance medications are protective.
Posted 7/4/2011 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
i am suffering from ulcerative colitis for last 3yrs. the main problem is i cant tolerate mesacoal, pls suggest me is there any option for mesacoal
Posted 7/4/2011 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
welcome mumbai: You could try rectal medications or an immunosupressant. You could also try diet or other alternative methods like fecal transplant. Another option may be antibiotic therapy.

I recommed you look at the post called Ulcerative Colitis Resources, it's stick on the top of the forum. It goes through some treatment options.

Cancer risk is increased but I think since we get checked more often, we have more chance of catching it before it would be a problem. I had a precancerous polyp when I was in my 20s. I would imagine it's pretty rare to have such a thing at such a young age but I did. It was just one and it was removed and I haven't had one since thankfully. Please get checked regularly.
Posted 7/4/2011 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I remember reading about a large retrospective study on the protective effects of mesalamine (or 5 asa) for people with U.C.. The study indicated that people who take mesalamine for maintenance long term have little increased risk of colon cancer over non u.c. sufferers.

I asked my doctor about this and he said it seems to be the case, but it is still somewhat controversial.
Posted 7/4/2011 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
thanks, my doc already prescribed with imuran, but i am very reluctunt to start as i am already an underweight guy and very suspitble to infections as i am living in a very crowded place.
Posted 7/4/2011 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
mumbai, I don't know if this will ease your mind at all but I am on 6mp and I was in and out of the hospital and doctor's office for various appointments and I didn't get sick often. I did get one cold but it wasn't any worse than a cold prior to being on 6mp. You have to have frequent blood testing done with imuran/6mp to make sure your WBC hasn't dropped too low but if your immune system is over active, it can help get it into the normal range which may help keep your UC symptoms at bay.

I hope you find a treatment that works for you! Please keep me posted. :)
Posted 7/4/2011 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
My opinion...it's the inflammation response that can increase the likelihood of cancer..especially if it's in one's family, that the genetics is carried and the trigger happens.

I will always stress to treat both ends with the 5ASA meds if one can use them...it's believed they also help to prevent colon cancer.

I'm also wondering if there will be a change in some of the possible diagnoses of colon cancer because most of us are using probiotics and fibre supplements to help the integrity of the lining as well as help exercise and move stuff along in the colon.

q
Posted 7/9/2011 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks rare

i know Hindi ,i am basically from Kerala .
at present wr r u now ?
i would like to ask about food in details ..if u don’t mind can we chat for some time ?
because i am staying alone here .i am loosing y weight 5 kg with in 3 months

my case is just two week before diagnosed only

tomorrow my first course will complete ..i means tow weeks

but the information which i received from this site its helped me also to control my current situation
and i believe this is God gifted for me ..do discuss and ask for suggestions
because even Dr. are confused when i ask many question .they tell its different one men to another

in this stage this site helped me to control ,and now i would like to manage my weight

r u eating steamed banana?
veg curry include any masala?
Posted 7/9/2011 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
I think the increased risk is quite startling- somehting like 3000% higher risk than non UC after a few decades.... This is why I, with extreme distaste, endure annual colonoscopies in which I ask for a large number if biopsies. These scopes are brutal on me and it can take more than two weeks for me to recover, assuming I manage to avoid an outright flare from them, but I reckon as long as I choose to keep my colon, then I have to endure these hideous scopes (the large number of biopsies being the traumatic part for me in terms of recovery- the prep and the scope itself are, for me, a cakewalk nowadays).

I believe that if one does not have pancolitis the risk is much lower, and 5aSA drugs do cofer some substanial protection- I just cant tolerate any of them. There is no cancer on either side of my family tree and I'd like to think this confers some genetic qdvantage to me but I sure dont count on it... but I have zero interest in prophylactic colon removal- I Prefer life with a UC colon if I can manage to soldier on.
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