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pre-cancerous polyps

Just had the exact same news from my doctor as Anon did. I'm scheduled for another 'procedure' one year from...

Posted by Freddee

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colon cancer

hello, i had colonoscopy done on 6/25/12. 2 small polyps were ok, but a third one that was approx. 16cm near...

Posted by scratchee

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My Husband, Just had Surgery

My husband just had colon surgery 2 days ago. He had 14 inches of his colon removed. He was diagnosed with...

Posted by An_246386

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test result meaning

I recently had a ct scan for lower left abdomen pain. The results came back with most organs saying they were...

Posted by orinai

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Ileostomy reversal

I am 49 YO male and new to this forum. I had my colon resection surgery (due to colon polyp) in May 2012 with...

Posted by Saisana

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Stage IV colon and liver cancer...

My father in law was told he had colon cancer in Feb. When he had gone to the Dr they told him that it was also...

Posted by cmw1068

My father in law was told he had colon cancer in Feb. When he had gone to the Dr they told him that it was also in his liver and growing. It was all stage IV. He finally started chemo in the beginning of June. He told us that he has 12 rounds of chemo. He goes in for 6 hrs then wears a pack for 40 hrs. He has lost a bunch of weight. Now we have been told by my his wife that he is not eating at all, has bed sores, can not get in and out of the shower and can barely walk. He is still at home with her. Also he is only 63.

I have been reading and reading about this. We were told several months ago that he really only has until October maybe. Ten years ago I went through terminal skin cancer with my mom. When she was at this stage she only lasted a month. I am thinking the same thing about my father in law. My husband thinks he has a lot longer and that he might even get through it. I know he is probably not understanding it all. My husband met my mom 2 days before she died. He wasn't with me with all that she went through and now with his dad.

Another problem with this is that we have not seen him in 5 years. They lived in Michigan and moved to Las Vegas. We live in Nashville, TN we go to Michigan to see his mom and step dad. But it is hard to get to Vegas. It is now 1800 miles one way for us to drive. And flights have gone up. We actually are financially strapped to buy flights too.

I know everyone is different even with the same type of cancer. But I really needed some advice of really how long does any one think he has. I know, we should get out there to see him asap. But my step mother in law is not really letting us know what is going on. She posted on facebook what was going on and my husband sister yelled at her on fb for doing that! Because she didn't know how bad he has been getting either!

I want thank everyone who read this for letting me vent and talk about this. I know it helps me trying to figure this out. Cancer is the worse thing! I do know many of people that have survived it. But there has been to many people that I know that have not.View Thread

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Colorectal surgery recovery

My husband is recovering from colorectal surgery 12days ago. He has been in more pain for the last three...

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rectal cancer survivor-permanent illeostomy issues

Just wondering if there is anybody out there with the same problem I am experiencing. I am a Stage IV...

Posted by Junebugjelly

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Do young people get this?

I'm a little wary of self-diagnosing, but my mom and mother in law have me a little freaked out. I'm 22 years...

Posted by mhb0510

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Teens get this?

I am 16 year old female. Eat good very active but for the last few months I been having weird symtoms. I have...

Posted by An_245590

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colon cancer?

have been to the er twice already and i have taken all antibiotics they sent home with me, im still in pain,...

Posted by toshana

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surgery for colon cancer

my mon goes in thursday for surgery..We would like to know whats the average time of hospital stay...they...

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New to the Discussion

Hi...this is my first time posting. I am a 49 yr old female that was diagnosed with rectal cancer back in...

Posted by Txgirl63

Hi...this is my first time posting. I am a 49 yr old female that was diagnosed with rectal cancer back in October last year. My growth was very large and was detected by a physical exam by my doctor. It was so low in the rectum he was able to feel it. I had an anal resection to have it removed and it was diagnosed at a T1. I had no further treatment as they felt they got it all. However, at my six month check up my doctor felt another growth and I had a second anal resection on May 3rd. Unfortunatley, the biospy showed it was cancerous and this time a T2. Now I am schedule to have the big surgery. They are going to completly remove my rectum and try to use part of my colon to reconstruct a "fake" rectum. I will have to have a temporary Ileosotmy (sorry not sure of spelling). Doc said if all goes well it should be reversed in 4-6 months but also advised that it may be longer or even permenate if there are any complications. I am very nervous about this surgery. It's a life changer. I am single with a 14 year old son and my only other living relative is my sister who lives 5 hours away. I am in realitivly good health (other than the cancer) but I am so worried about how I will handle the recovery period. I have read such varying accounts of some who have many setbacks to others who seem to do really well. It's the fear of the unknown that is so hard. Not being able to know for sure even what type of completed surgery I may have until I wake up. I appreciate all of you who post your experiences. It's very helpful for someone like me who really doesn't have anyone to discuss the situation with and who has not any idea what to expect. It's helped me to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst and to know no matter how bad it gets it will be worth it in the long run if I can get this cancer beat! So thank you so much and I would appreciate any advice or information you may have to share.View Thread

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Please, we need your opinions!

Hey guys I currently trying to advocate for cancer patients, and we are gathering information on the current...

Posted by jcs52368

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Please, we need your opinions!

Hey guys I currently trying to advocate for cancer patients, and we are gathering information on the current...

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Advice & help for my father w/colon cancer stage 4...

I don't know if i am in the right place...my 79 yr old father was diagnosed w/stage 4 liver cancer which...

Posted by bugspost

I don't know if i am in the right place...my 79 yr old father was diagnosed w/stage 4 liver cancer which actually is colon cancer that has gone to his liver. He has a 6 inch mass on this liver. We don't know what is going on in colon as he won't have a colonoscopy. He had one 6 years ago & they tore a polyp in half which ended him up in VA hospital for a week while they removed section of colon & sewed it back together. At that time, he swore no more colonoscopys. We have seen cancer dr which offered traditonal chemo, pill chemo, or nothing at all The dr wanted to do lung ct but dad said no..........OH, and my dad is in heart failure as his heart is only at 35%. He is going next week to do stress test to check for blocked arteries..........don't know what they will suggest there...........so he has primary doctor which knows all these issues....a cancer dr.......he doesn't seem to want to go see & a heart dr.......he is hoping going to perform magic to give him more energy. [br>Problem is now,,,,,,,,,,3 weeks later....he is in pain...yes, in his intestinal area(probably colon & liver) He talked to primary dr but she won't prescribe anything for his pain. simply told him to contact hospice............he is not open to doing that & my mother is also saying no to hospice. I have call into the cancer dr to see if there is anything he could prescribe to help him w/pain. My dad is able to get around but it gets uncomfortable later in the day...and he has to sit down. [br>My question is............what is effective to give him some relief from the pain? Any advice is appreciated....and should the cancer dr prescribe if something??? If not, is it possible the heart dr will??? THA NK YOU........for any and all help!! this is driving the family apart............I totally respect my dad's wishes to not seek treatment but it breaks my heart that noone is helping him deal w/the pain.View Thread

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opinion needed

I have mild constipation (5 days), stool appears thinner and shorter, I feel full but not uncomfortably, no...

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Alternative cancer treatment is our last option! w...

My Mother,49, has stage iv colon cancer that has spread to liver and lungs and everywhere. her doctors have...

Posted by mom3EJA

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ut you still canâ€™t afford to take structure for ...

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lap colectomy part w/ileum

Hi, I'm new here and have had my 2nd colonoscopy. I'm now suppose to have this surgery new week and I'M...

Posted by DorothyM2008

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chemo or not

My husband had emergency surgery. We had no idea he had colon cancer. Had been to a different hospital the...

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Radiation Treatment on Liver (metastasis to liver ...

My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in August 2011. The cancer was metastasized to liver (significant...

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RECTAL Cancer - Mom

My mom,65 years old was recently diagnose with rectal cancer. She had a CT scan and blood work done last week...

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colon cancer

I am a 71 year old female. Following a recent colonoscopy my doctor advised me to do nothing but have another...

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ca724

My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in August 2011. The cancer was metastasized to liver (significant...

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Colon Cancer, (Polyps)

I am 53 and have had 4 colonoscopies, so far no cancer, but there are a lot of polyps, recently I have...

Posted by REDBARON1958

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Burning butt after BM?

I am a 73 yr old male with this problem for approximately 5 years. I have seen 2 colon rectal doctors. The 1st...

Posted by duke0315

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Hello, I'm new here

Hi, good day everyone. I would just like to ask about some of the symptoms. I had bleeding or blood in my...

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CEA.

Hi. I had sugery Dec. 2010 to remove a tumor Colon cancer, June 2011 they reconnect me, everything works...

Posted by Anon_175693

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Colonoscopy

Three days after my 1st colonoscopy with a 1in polyp removed I'm still in bad pain and can't hardly drive...

Posted by Mavwife

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