My Nanny had cancer last year. She had chemo and stuff and got over it but now she has suspected bowel cancer. What are the chances that she will be ok? Does anyone know? She is quite obese and obviously not in the best of health. Thanks.

I have internal hemorrhoids and am due for my exam. According to doctor this is what they do:

"Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about your past health and doing a physical exam.

You may not need many tests at first, especially if you are younger than 50 and your doctor thinks that your rectal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. Your doctor may just examine your rectum with a gloved finger. Or your doctor may use a short, lighted scope to look inside the rectum.

Rectal bleeding can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as colon, rectal, or anal cancer. So if the first exam does not show a clear cause of your problems, your doctor may use a lighted scope (sigmoidoscope) to look at the lower third of your colon. Or your doctor may use another kind of scope (colonoscope) to look at the entire colon to check for other causes of bleeding."

OMG, this all sounds painful! I’m only 23. I am 5’6" and weigh 140 which is mostly muscle as I’m very active. I’m a healthy eater…fruits, veggies, whole grains…I even cook and grow my own produce instead of buying processed foods. What could be the root of my problem? I’m terrified. Help.
I don’t over work myself by lifting weights or anything strenous like that…I do bike riding, hiking, soccer, badminton, tennis and yoga.

She doesn’t want to do surgery. She bleeds a lot, whenever she uses the restroom (literally bleeds from the backside). She’s had this problem for 3 years, and it keeps getting worse. (She also has high blood pressure). She drinks a lot of water, takes Vitamin C, but what else is there? I’m skeptical of all these different cures available online, they all seem like scams. I’m really worried, and I know she is also, but she doesn’t actually care about her health (doesn’t have a doctor). Any advice, home tips, or REAL cures? Thank you so much in advance.
Thank you all so much for your answers. I was surprised when I found this many, and it made me feel better. I’m kind of confused because of the contrasting replies, but I can incorporate them all. Somehow. I think I’ll just continue taking care of her at home, and I guess eventually she’ll have to see a doctor.
She looses about 2 cups a day.

my friend was diagnosed grade 4 hemorrhoid last march 2008. also in his medical cert the doctor remarked a procto sogmoidoscopy stapled and he was advised 30 days rest.

just this sept. he was diagnosed thrombosed external hemorried and in operations the doctor wrote procto hemorrhoidectormy and same remark advising the patient for 30 days rest

what was this all about? pls enlghten me how he was able to get this and is this bad to his health? was he ok in this last check up?? what would be best for him??? i am worried

thanks in advance

my friend was diagnosed grade 4 hemorrhoid last march 2008. also in his medical cert the doctor remarked a procto sogmoidoscopy stapled and he was advised 30 days rest.

just this sept. he was diagnosed thrombosed external hemorried and in operations the doctor wrote procto hemorrhoidectormy and same remark advising the patient for 30 days rest

what was this all about? pls enlghten me how he was able to get this and is this bad to his health? was he ok in this last check up?? what would be best for him??? i am worried

thanks in advance