30lb weight loss in 2 months!!! - Cancer Message Board

peipaws · 06-03-2006, 02:06 PM

My husband is 42. Wasn't over weight so this is a DRAMATIC weight loss. He feels hungry but after 2 bites starts feeling sick and has to stop eating so he doesn't get sick. He's having the constipation/diarrhea also. I KNOW these are "signs" of cancer. My mom had them 20 yrs ago and at 38yrs old lost her battle.

He has a Dr appt Monday and I'm leaving work early to go with him. What should I have them check? Blood work? Any information or suggestions would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Thank you,
Vicky

momoside · 06-03-2006, 05:23 PM

hi

your doctor will probably suggest a gastro work-up- colonoscopy, occult blood test, regualr blood work-up. The weight loss is concerning but it could be something other than cancer. Maybe an ulcer? When was the last time your husband went for a check up?

regards
Haley

shnswms · 06-04-2006, 09:27 AM

Your husband is at the age that he needs to get a colonoscopy, especially with the symptoms. How long has he had these symptoms? The weight loss and fullness right after eating is concerning. I would also recommend an an abdominal ultrasound, maybe an endoscopy or upper gi series. He also needs a full blood workup. His physician should take care of him, if not insist on some of these tests. Colonoscopies should begin at 40. His stomach could also not be working properly due to things like gastroparesis. Cancer is a worst case scenario. Good luck.

spiritone · 06-04-2006, 10:35 AM

Good luck to you and your husband. If it is cancer, you should check out the Budwig protocol. It is VERY helpful even in advanced cases.

peipaws · 06-04-2006, 01:10 PM

Thank's for all your replies so quickly.

My husband has alway been healthy. He just had a physical within the last 6 mths. At the time I set it up he was having urination changes. He could urinate fine but couldn't control the flow. He was unable to "speed" up the process. Sorry if TMI. I thought at that time they would do a prostate check given the fact he was 40. They didn't. Said it was normal changes in a male and not to worry. He's not one to go to the dr but I make the appt's for him and make him go when I feel he should. This time he told me to call which also tells me he is concerned also.

His symptoms have only been for a few months. I also forgot to list that he is fatigued. He'll take 3-4 hr naps. These are only on his days off but its everyday he does have off. Weekends, rain days....he works construction.

I will be going with him to the dr to make sure ALL of this is mentioned to the dr and that NONE are blown off. I will be requesting the blood work along with a colonoscopy and gastroscopy. I dont expect all the answers when we leave but DETERMINED to have the process started to get them.

Again, Thank You!
Vicky