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Can Asprin Help In Treating Colon Cancer?
Question: Can asprin help with colon cancer ?
Brief Answer:
No direct importance, considerations needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Aspirin belongs to a class of drugs called Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Depending on its dose, it can reduce inflammation, reduce pain or reduce the ability of blood to clot.
When given at higher doses, it reduces pain and reduces fever. The pain factor could be the only advantage, in case the person with colon cancer is experiencing some pain. However, this is not really the pain controlling agent preferred in colon cancer due to its associate side effects (gastritis and gastrointestinal bleeding). Other agents like morphines generally control pain better and are generally well tolerated than Aspirin.
Aspirin could be indicated in persons with colon cancer, if and only if they have other conditions like history of stroke or heart disease, that might require low dose Aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.
Using Aspirin, manly for colon cancer would not be very advantageous and could instead increase the risk of developing other complications like bleeding and gastrointestinal disorders. You might need to discuss on the option to use this drug carefully with your treating physician.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
No direct importance, considerations needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Aspirin belongs to a class of drugs called Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Depending on its dose, it can reduce inflammation, reduce pain or reduce the ability of blood to clot.
When given at higher doses, it reduces pain and reduces fever. The pain factor could be the only advantage, in case the person with colon cancer is experiencing some pain. However, this is not really the pain controlling agent preferred in colon cancer due to its associate side effects (gastritis and gastrointestinal bleeding). Other agents like morphines generally control pain better and are generally well tolerated than Aspirin.
Aspirin could be indicated in persons with colon cancer, if and only if they have other conditions like history of stroke or heart disease, that might require low dose Aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.
Using Aspirin, manly for colon cancer would not be very advantageous and could instead increase the risk of developing other complications like bleeding and gastrointestinal disorders. You might need to discuss on the option to use this drug carefully with your treating physician.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
He has no pain. He had surgery in march to remove tumor and has just commenced oral chemo tablets recently.he was a dukes c1 but we read asprin can prevent spread?
Brief Answer:
No conclusive scientific evidence of usefullness
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the updates,
Recent recommendations from the XXXXXXX College of gastroenterologists and the European council of Gastroenterology actually make no allusion to use of Aspirin in preventing spread of colon cancer.
A few studies have highlighted some potential of protection with use of Aspirin. The dosage and specific persons who will benefit from this intervention are difficult to define. It must not be forgotten the potential side effects that could arise from its use.
I am afraid it really has no scientific grounding in preventing spread in colon cancer.
Regards,
Dr Bain
No conclusive scientific evidence of usefullness
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the updates,
Recent recommendations from the XXXXXXX College of gastroenterologists and the European council of Gastroenterology actually make no allusion to use of Aspirin in preventing spread of colon cancer.
A few studies have highlighted some potential of protection with use of Aspirin. The dosage and specific persons who will benefit from this intervention are difficult to define. It must not be forgotten the potential side effects that could arise from its use.
I am afraid it really has no scientific grounding in preventing spread in colon cancer.
Regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
My dad had a cea blood test in may which was 3 and XXXXXXX was 4-is this concerning?
Brief Answer:
Depends on smoking status, increase not good
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
It shall depend on whether your father smokes or not. In smokers, 3 and 4 would be acceptable. The increase however is not a good sign.
In case you father is a non smoker, at 3 and 4, they are raised. It is considered normal when less than 2.5.
In any case, the opinion of his oncologist is needed.
Kind regards
Dr Bain
Depends on smoking status, increase not good
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
It shall depend on whether your father smokes or not. In smokers, 3 and 4 would be acceptable. The increase however is not a good sign.
In case you father is a non smoker, at 3 and 4, they are raised. It is considered normal when less than 2.5.
In any case, the opinion of his oncologist is needed.
Kind regards
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
He is a smoker but shud it rise by 1 point in 1 month?
Brief Answer:
Keen observation and follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
You are right. rising by one point in the month deserves a proper follow up. It might be of interest to follow up keenly.
It is important to know if the same machine was used to do the measures and if the measurements were done under the same conditions.
A careful review and follow up by his oncologist, preferably with the same conditions and machine to measure the CEA would be my advice.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
Keen observation and follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
You are right. rising by one point in the month deserves a proper follow up. It might be of interest to follow up keenly.
It is important to know if the same machine was used to do the measures and if the measurements were done under the same conditions.
A careful review and follow up by his oncologist, preferably with the same conditions and machine to measure the CEA would be my advice.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok. He has recently started oral chemo tabs. Had suegery in march. He did not wAnt chemo but has now agreed .
Will the chemo help prevent spread ? He was a dukes c1
Will the chemo help prevent spread ? He was a dukes c1
Brief Answer:
Reduces spread
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query,
It certainly reduces spread. It is good to start it. Duke s C1 is not too advanced and chemo can be helpful.
Regards,
Dr Bain
Reduces spread
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query,
It certainly reduces spread. It is good to start it. Duke s C1 is not too advanced and chemo can be helpful.
Regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks . So dukes c1 not too advanced ? What would you class as advanced?
We are just worried re the increase in cea by 1 point. He only started oral chemo 1 week ago although had surgery in march,
Would a pet scan be worth doing at this stage?
We are just worried re the increase in cea by 1 point. He only started oral chemo 1 week ago although had surgery in march,
Would a pet scan be worth doing at this stage?
Brief Answer:
It is advanced, Pet scan useful. Compliance requir
Detailed Answer:
Hi and kind regards,
Duke s C1 is advanced. However not the most advanced. The most advanced is the Duke D. A pet scan in my opinion is very useful.
You would have encourage him to comply to chemotherapy. The increase in 1 point deserves proper care, compliance to treatment and regular and appropriate follow up.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
It is advanced, Pet scan useful. Compliance requir
Detailed Answer:
Hi and kind regards,
Duke s C1 is advanced. However not the most advanced. The most advanced is the Duke D. A pet scan in my opinion is very useful.
You would have encourage him to comply to chemotherapy. The increase in 1 point deserves proper care, compliance to treatment and regular and appropriate follow up.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
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Dr. Yogesh D
Yea we r trying out best to convince him
To complete thr full 6 month course.
Do you also get c2 and c3?
To complete thr full 6 month course.
Do you also get c2 and c3?
Brief Answer:
Natural evolution if nothing is done
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
The evolution depends on the efficacy of the drugs and at times is not very predictable.
However, the natural pattern in the process is for the tumor to evolve from c2 to c3 if nothing is done. This is not what is expected or the wish in this case, since he is already on treatment.
Regards,
DR Bain
Natural evolution if nothing is done
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
The evolution depends on the efficacy of the drugs and at times is not very predictable.
However, the natural pattern in the process is for the tumor to evolve from c2 to c3 if nothing is done. This is not what is expected or the wish in this case, since he is already on treatment.
Regards,
DR Bain
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Dr. Raju A.T
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