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        			    December 30, 2008 - 3:50pm			  			

			
			
please let me know , my husband has stage 4 cancer and we can find anymore out there to talk with and who is surviving .... Help . thanks


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December 30, 2008 - 5:01pm

			
Not me but...
			
I am a survivor of Stage 3 head/neck cancer (had half of tongue replaced along with radical neck dissection) who, a couple of years later, developed cancer in the lung.


I had a lobectomy done on the 31st of January this year.  Earlier this month I was pronounced cancer-free.


Metastisis is problematic, for sure.  I HOPED that my lung cancer was a new cancer, and they still do not know because the node they removed was so small.  But the cancer is gone.


Depending on the range and scope of the cancer to hub's lungs, there may be a very good chance of a complete recovery from that.  It would be helpful, as mentioned above, if it were a new cancer.  It would be helpful if it were non-small cell lung cancer, which is typically less aggressive.  And it would be very helpful if it were isolated in one lung, even better if it is restricted to one lobe.


These factors may play a large role in what is decided next.  


In June of 2007, they thought I had cancer bombarding both lungs and told me to expect a short life thereafter (10 months was the minimum).  That turned out to be an incorrect diagnosis, luckily for me, but it might help you understand what the consequences may be if factors do not fall into place.


At the same time, I am hopeful that it gives you hope!


I will not lie to you:  stage 4 of ANY cancer is not a good thing (heck, stage 0.5 of any cancer is not a good thing).  I do, however, know of a number of stage 4 colon cancer survivors.  I talk to them regularly on this very site.  They are, for the most part, cancer-free, and living fully functional, happy lives.  


It can be done.  Let us hope that the lung cancer can be removed.  That is the ticket.


Best wishes to you and your husband and your family for a great 2009.


Take care,


Joe



			
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December 30, 2008 - 10:02pm

			
Thank you so much Joe, Your
			
Thank you so much Joe, Your information was very helpful... I am so glad you are cancer free. Thank god. 


My husband was diagnose with stage 4 colon cancer . Doctor  gave him a CT Scan which showed spots on his left lung. After the surgery to remove the tumor in his colon it was the size of my husband fist. Dr, told him he wanted to do an biopsy on 1 cm spot just to make sure it wasn't cancer. Well the colon cancer metastisic to the left lung, it was cancer... Not to mention we were told he had 2 months to 2 years to live. OMG, my heart felt so heavy , I cried , at that time my whole world just came down. He is 44 years old too young to leave me and his three daughters. He is on chemo , and taking the meds Xeloda. It hurts me to see him so sick. I am keeping the faith and alot of prayers are going out to all of you as well. 


The 3 spots on his lung one spot disappear and the 1 cm shrunk, one stood the same size, which the dr, said it's nothing to worry about. Doctor also told us , he didn't want to remove one lescians that it was so small , he may not be able to feel it, when he goes in.

Do you think we should get a second option? Or ask the doctor to go ahead with the surgery.? 


People who you talk with on this web site , can you please let them know to I am here and I would love to talk with them . Do you know any of them , with colon cancer that metastisis to the lung? that are stage 4 ... 


Again, I want to thank you so much Joe for your reply . God bless and keep in touch. Best wishes to you to and a very happy 2009.



			
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January 1, 2009 - 3:00pm

			
Take heart, many are making it ok with stage 4
			
Star, your posts really touched my heart. I am going to pray for your husband to fully recover and for God to give both of you strength and peace of mind during this journey.


I have met many people on this site that are stage 4 but being successfully treated and living good lives. Good luck and please keep us posted. Eil



			
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January 6, 2009 - 12:28pm

			
Eil
			
Thank you so much, we will keep you in our prayers as well. My husband had another CT scan last month we won't know the results until this Thursday when he goes in for chemo. (god help us all ) . Once again thanks for your reply, God bless and take care.  I will keep you posted on his results. OOO by the way , you have a very pretty cat in your arms, I'm a pet lover myself. 


well, take care Eil


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May 25, 2009 - 1:40pm

			
colon cancer metastisis to the lung
			
My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 49.  She underwent 2 rounds of chemo treatment that made her very sick and didn't seem to be affecting the cancer cells at all.  Instead of staying ill and feeling like a pile of garbage every day, she decided to do radiation treatment.  This really helped her to maintan a positive attitude and regain hope.  After the treatment was complete, she was doing well.  6 months later, the doctors noticed that a dark spot on the CT scan had grown.  This is where things started to get complicated.  They did further scans and x-rays and found that the dark spot was located around the heart where the lungs are connected.  After a biopsy, the doctors found that the colon cancer had spread to this area.  The only solution thus far it to place a stint in the lung where this mas is blocking the travel of air so she can breath better.  Chemo treatment is out of the question for her because she gets so ill.   Due to the location of the cancer, they are not able to safely remove any of the cancer cells and they can only allow minimal radiation treatment.  I am preparing for the worst because it seems minimal for any hope or rational for her to recover from this.  does anyone know of any HOPE?



			
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January 7, 2009 - 3:19pm

			
my mums started in the liver
			
my mums started in the liver but she did not know it was there now it has spread to colen and lung she is gettin chemo and its shrinkin so there is some hope with it i suspose. how is he doin and u how are u doin



			
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April 26, 2009 - 9:09pm

			
Stage 4 colon cancer
			
Star:

I see your post was quite a while ago but I'm also a colon cancer person whose cancer has spread to my lungs.  How is your husband doing and what type of chemo is he taking?

Wenchie



			
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