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First of all I would suggest that she get a second opinion. They need to determine if the spots on her lung are matastasized colon cancer and if it is than I would think that it is Stage IV instead of Stage 2. My colon cancer had matastasized to one lobe of my liver and also to the middle lobe of my right lung. In colon cancer when it has traveled to other organs in is Stage IV. My own experience was radiation in the beginning and chemo to shrink the tumor before surgery so they wouldn't have to cut out so much good tissue, several surgeries, healing, chemo afterwards. It is a hard battle but one that she can win. She will probably need some help and assistance during the chemo and recovering from surgery. Give her a good loving support system and that is half the battle!View Thread





And yes, the chemo that they give for colon cancer does not make you lose your hair. It does thin out but you do not lose it.View Thread



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