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I Am A Male 50 Yrs Old I Do Have Chronic Prostatitis/pelvic Pain Syndrome I Came Across This Study That If One Has That Condition It Could Increase Their Chances Of Colon Cancer?

Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2023

Question: hello I am a male 50 yrs old i do have chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome I came across this study that if one has that condition it could increase their chances of colon cancer, especially in their 50's I do not have any symptoms of colon cancer, except maybe a little tenesmus, but that might be my anxiety there is no history of colon cancer iny family I am going to be getting a colonoscopy very soon I am. just concerned I might have it, especially after reading on the study

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy will give a clue

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are studies which show that Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic pain syndrome is associated with increase risk of Colorectal cancer , particularly in people who are less than 60 years.
It doesn't mean every patient will develop this.
The best way to diagnose Colorectal cancer is Colonoscopy.As you are going for Colonoscopy soon, please attach the report.Any small supicious lesion in the Colon will be seen in Colonoscopy.
Nothing to worry.Hope the test comes Normal.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (52 minutes later)

thank you but I'm very worried now. I have a 3 year old daughter that means the world to me. there are many men in their 40s and 50s that have chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome who are younger than 60. does that mean that most men with that condition will get colorectal cancer? thank you

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy will confirm the diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Not all men with Chronic Prostatitis will develop Colorectal cancer.
If they are suffering with Chronic Prostatitis,they should undergo Colonoscopy regularly.
Once Colonoscopy is done,we can assess the report.
Nothing to worry.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

thanks but very worried I suffer from OCD / health anxiety I told my gareantologust about this and he told me that its not really proven that prostatitis causes colon cancer im very afraid . I feel cause I have prostatitis I will get colon cancer how can most men that have prostatitis get colon cancer? thanks

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It was mentioned in a few studies

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It was an Observation only.
There are many causes of Colorectal cancer.
I request you to kindly wait till Colonoscopy.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (58 minutes later)

do you think if they find colon cancer, will it be at an advanced stage? I don't want to die thank you

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stage depends on further Investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The Biopsy of a suspicious swelling will give a clue regarding Staging.
If Colonoscopy is.normal,there will be no worry at all.
If you come back after Colonoscopy,we can discuss further.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D