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Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from mushroom-like growths that are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy.

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my symptoms are pain in right lower right side and feeling of fullness in upper right side at all times. my bms are very small pieces, around 1 inch each piece and from 1 to 5 pieces each bm. ultra sound showed 4.7 cm mass in lower abdomin. ct scan and mri showed nothing, like it dissapeared. after surgeon was all done bleeding the insuance he told me to go see gastro. specialist. here is the problem, gastro. specialist saw me first and pretty much blew me off. I FEEL SOMETHING IN MY RIGHT SIDE! no one will listen to me, not even the er because it is not showing on the ct or mri, do i need to just wait until i hit the floor and then maybe they will figure it out? i do not know what to do. my bm's are not normal, have been that way for about a yr. i do not know what to do. they want me to see a different gastro specialist but will that really make a difference if one has already blew me off? he saw ultrasound and told me cyst on ovary go see surgeon, its like i am walking in circles, i dont know what to do. i know there is something wrong but its like pulling teeth to get answers. why dont they listen to me? and how can an ultrasound show a mass and ct scan and mri not show mass?

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Have they done a PET scan? I know with my mom, that is the ONLY way she can get a clear shot of what is really going on! Good luck hun.

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Hi sweetie, Don't give up..Keep fighting until you get the answere you seek..If there is another doctor or doctors that are available to you GO FOR IT!! I would not even think about what they are doing about billing the insurance...That should not even be a concern for you right now...You are the only concern You should be having..Above all keep fighting for yourself the squeakiest wheel gets the grease...Take care, Stay strong...Kim

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They are right about the Pet CT scan, I have had two. unfortunatley for me I waited to long to report my symptoms, don't give up, don't worry with bills, get all you can done now. Bonita

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So many MALE doctors brush off female problems. Find a female doctor and talk to her about all that has happened. DON'T wait for something to happen -- continue to take a proactive approach!
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