My husband just diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer....

gizzyluv

danker said:

gizzluv

His age has much going for him. At 78 I was dxed with a colon tumor. Radiation & chemo before the resection left me with an ileosomy. That was reversed six weeks later.  I am now 80, and have been NED for the past 21 months. Living a normal life.  Just take it a day at atime.  Don't be afraid.

It may be a bumpy ride but it is doable.  Good Luck!

Thank you!

All these good outcome stories is what has kept me going this week, honestly. Every night when I start to go to sleep, I find myself thinking all these negative thoughts about Jason's outcome, but then I start thinking of all the survival stories I've read here & it's then & only then that I can go to sleep....so for that, I thank you & all the members who have helped me survive this. His surgery is tomorrow, so we'll know then what we're dealing with for sure. In case you didn't see it, take a look at the post I put up re: flaxseed oil....Take care & God Bless, Kris

Chelsea71

gizzyluv said:

Thank you!

All these good outcome stories is what has kept me going this week, honestly. Every night when I start to go to sleep, I find myself thinking all these negative thoughts about Jason's outcome, but then I start thinking of all the survival stories I've read here & it's then & only then that I can go to sleep....so for that, I thank you & all the members who have helped me survive this. His surgery is tomorrow, so we'll know then what we're dealing with for sure. In case you didn't see it, take a look at the post I put up re: flaxseed oil....Take care & God Bless, Kris

Hope the surgery is going
Hope the surgery is going well. Soon the wait will be over and you will have a better idea as to where things stand. Please give us an update when you're feeling up to it.

Chelsea

sandra_davidson

Tedd I'm sitting  here in

Tedd I'm sitting  here in recovery  with my husband richie I am still in shock of what they are saying to us sat richie started bleeding  from  rectum loss lots of blood Get addmitted to hospital they do colon thing they said it's a tumor and a leas on on liver we operate he gets a poo bag and we are told they could not take the tumor out none of the scans cat ex ray nothing showed that the tumors w were in bladder colon liver  and the doctor says he is stage 4  to get chemo see if they shrink   then maybe serjury my husband just turned 30 in October  we have 3 little girls all under 9 I want more than   trying chemo see then I want the father of my kids to be here yes I'm stingee I don't want to do this without   him 

 

Lost and not prepared  to have my whole life changed sorry 

sandra_davidson

Tedd I'm sorry didn't  me to

Tedd I'm sorry didn't  me to throw all my problems at you just your all cases seem fa miler think I just needed to spit out the ugly again I'm sorry  

Trubrit

sandra_davidson said:

Tedd I'm sitting  here in

Tedd I'm sitting  here in recovery  with my husband richie I am still in shock of what they are saying to us sat richie started bleeding  from  rectum loss lots of blood Get addmitted to hospital they do colon thing they said it's a tumor and a leas on on liver we operate he gets a poo bag and we are told they could not take the tumor out none of the scans cat ex ray nothing showed that the tumors w were in bladder colon liver  and the doctor says he is stage 4  to get chemo see if they shrink   then maybe serjury my husband just turned 30 in October  we have 3 little girls all under 9 I want more than   trying chemo see then I want the father of my kids to be here yes I'm stingee I don't want to do this without   him 

 

Lost and not prepared  to have my whole life changed sorry 

Welcome to the forum

This is an old thread, and I'm sad to say that Tedd has passed on, as have Gizzyluv's husband and others who have posted to this thread. 

May I suggest that you visit our forum page and start a new thread.  You will find that there are many who are in the exact same situation as you and your husband find youselves. 

It is always VERY VERY tough, the first few months after diagnosis; especially emotionally. This is the time when all of your worst fears live with you every moment. As your husband starts treatment, you will find that your emotions will steady out, and you will be full on in FIGHT mode. 

Your husband is very young, and that is a wonderful plus.  Stage IV does not always mean the end. There are many, and you will meet several here on the forum, who are LIVING with Stage IV, and quite well. Some, like myself, are not in treatment, others with a more severe diagnosis are in treatment, but still living and living quite well. 

I will post a broken link to our forum page, just delete the spaces.    

http:// csn.cancer.org/ forum/ 128

Again, I welcome you to our forum.  We are running quite slow at the moment, so stick with us, and folks will reply as the days go by. 

SUE

danker

gizzyluv said:

Bless your heart....

Bless your heart, I'm so sorry you had to go through such an ordeal. Fortunately for Jason, the surgeon in charge is highly regarded in this area as being the best colorectal surgeon in the area. Thank you for sharing your experience (although I wish it had been better for you). I took care of my mother for almost 18 years, (she passed away in 2011), & during all that time one thing I learned is that the doctors do NOT have all the answers! She was diagnosed with end stage COPD in 1993 & at that time my sisters & I were told that we would be lucky to have her another 5 years & she lived almost 18 years! So, my point is....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD!!!! Just because you had a bad experience in the beginning doesn't mean the future can't be much brighter! Just keep the faith & keep praying! That's whats keeping me going! Good luck my friend....Take care & God Bless, Kris

age

Jason's young age is in his favor! I was 77 when I was diagnosed,  Been NED for 6 years now.  Good luck to you both!!!