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Colon cancer probability?
My husband is 39 and is a Gulf War veteran. For the past 10 or more years he has suffered with chronic diarhea, sometimes with bouts of constipation. His weight fluctuates by about 10lbs up and down. Usually he eats and then has to use for bathroom immediately afterwards or within the hour. He sometimes even has accidents. Does get bloating and stomach cramps. The VA said IBS related to exposure in the Gulf but now want to send him for a colonoscopy and endoscope. He did have a fecal test done last week and it was normal. There is never blood or mucous in the stool either. We did get a letter several years ago saying that his unit was next to a munitions plant that exploded and that they were exposed to several gases. Could he have had cancer all these years and not known or is it likely to be something else? I'm scared to death for him.
Thanks Additional Details Thanks MR - appreciate it. He's seen a few doctors over the years and they all said IBS but have done no tests but his new VA doctor thinks he should have more extensive testing so that's why the endoscope and colonoscopy. The VA nurse asked this morning if he'd served in the Gulf War and I told her about the exposure and she just said "mmm that figures" and said that they'd seen a lot of chronic bowel problems with no cause so it's deemed neurological.
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My friend's mother is currently beginning treatment for colon cancer and her symptoms were different than the ones you describe. Diverticulosis (sp?)( which she also has - poor soul) does have symptoms such as these though.
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njdocisin
I think it would be highly, highly unlikely that he would have cancer for 10 years. Not only that, but 90% of bowel cancers occur in people older than 50. IBS is a probable diagnosis, however weight loss is not characteristic of IBS so if you're concerned about that, further evaluation would be warranted.
However if his symptoms have remained stable over the past 10 years (they have not worsened or changed) I'd say IBS is a likely diagnosis.
b_jayne_s
From my personal experience, I doubt that he has cancer. It really does sound like it could be IBS with constipation. Your description of his bowel movements after eating also sounds like Habba syndrome. I believe that I, myself, have Habba since the tests showed no blood, no diverticuli, no cancer, no polyps, yet have had chronic diarrhea for over a year now.
He should have a colonoscpoy, and an upper GI with small bowel followthru to rule out the cancer. I am willing to bet that they all turn out fine. His Dr will put him on meds, more than likely, for IBS. Hopefully it helps. You can print out the info on Habba syndrome off the internet and take that along with you to your dr if the symptoms sound correct. It is a newer diagnosis that many drs aren't aware of, or familiar with. I had to get the info online myself, my dr never suggested it to me.
Boxer Lover
Thats awfull....... Best wishes to you and your husband
Mulereiner
Aww hun, I'm so sorry.
If it was colon cancer, it is rare that your husband would still be alive after 10 yrs and no treatment.
Those symptoms are classic IBS symptoms unfortunately.
Has he been evaluated for Chrons disease?
Have they done a barium enema on him looking for diverticulosis?
A colonoscopy would show up the diverticulosis or diverticulitis should that be there.
But honestly , it does sound like IBS. Have they tried different meds with him?
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