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        			    June 17, 2008 - 10:15pm			  			

			
			
My brother is looking at stage 3-4 colon cancer diagnosis after surgery this week, I woudl appreciate knowing stories of what were the most emotionally supportive experiences for people so i can keep them in mind as I try my best to be supportive.  I don't think I need the "don'ts", I am really lookign to compile my own list of "do's"  Thanks a lot.


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June 19, 2008 - 9:51am

			
Re: what helped most
			
As a survivor of over 6 yrs from Stage 4 Colon Cancer with Liver mets, I can tell you that everything Zahalene said is right.  Trying to keep things as "normal" as possible is HUGE.  I was lucky enough to have had no side effects from chemo or radiation, so I was a pretty easy patient.  My very large family lives nearby, so it was cool to have visitors when I was home to hang out with.  It's not always important to just talk about cancer, but talk about everything and anything you talked about before.


Stay tough, things will get back on track for all of you!


Stacy



			
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June 19, 2008 - 8:37pm

			
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Also ask the drs questions that you may have.  Sometimes, we the patients may not remember to ask or write down the questions to ask.  Please read pages 247-248 of the book (page may vary by edition):  Chicken Soup for the Survivor's soul.  There is a list of "dos".  



			
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June 20, 2008 - 2:18pm

			
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Help your brother compose a letter to his doctor sent prior to each visit with all the possible questions the both of you may have and bring a copy of that letter to the visit.  Your brother's doctor will know in advance what answers he should have ready and you and your brother will have a list of the questions he is expecting.


Love and Courage!


Rick 



			
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