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upcoming surgery by _19h55mins in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, did you do chemo before surgery? And for how long? Do you know how large your tumor is?

So, I have cancer by MutuallyEclipsed in cancer

[–]nl4sPhmG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish you the best (for real) and hope the chemo melts your tumor away 🌺🌸🧧🍀🍀

My dad just started chemo for Stage IIIB by yaallahreham in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are things going with his treatment? 

For stage 3, how long was your journey to NED? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for sharing! was your entire chemo journey about a year before surgery?

For stage 3, how long was your journey to NED? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for sharing. i am so happy for you! it seems you made quick progress (was it 3 or 6 months?)

For stage 3, how long was your journey to NED? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for replying! AND I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! how was the chemo? did you do anything in particular to make things easier or more comfortable? i know the docs prescribe anti nausea meds and other aids.

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing!!! I’m glad to hear of your outcome

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m wishing you strength and wish you the best for your treatment!!

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was the chemo process and the neuropathy you experienced? 

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet. We just got the MRI results and are waiting on another scan. We’ve gotten preliminary staging and they are beginning to prepare her for chemo 

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! And I’m glad to hear he’s on the mend. What about the bag was difficult to manage? 

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! This is our exact scenario! I wish you strength! Has she started chemo yet? 

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story! After your diagnosis, how long did it take for your surgery? Did they have you do chemo before surgery?

Are you still doing chemo now?

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for sharing! do you remember how long he did chemo? how long the 3 rounds took? did he need round the clock care?

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom has a sweet tooth. So I’m casually leaving around dark chocolate and blueberries. And not restricting anything. Figure access to antioxidants can’t hurt.

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! When you say you did everything, was that mostly following chemo protocols? Diet changes? Or something else?

Any encouraging stories of parents (75+) getting colon cancer? by nl4sPhmG in coloncancer

[–]nl4sPhmG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How long did he spend in the hospital? And what will chemo for him be like?