Stage IV Colorectal Cancer

I am so sad to hear that your husband, at such a young age, has been diagnosed at stage 4.  

I am going to be on a mission when I am fully recovered, to see how we can lower the recommendation to get a colonoscopy down from the age of 50, to at least 40.  I doubt anyone would think of having one below 40, but there are many people diagnosed under that age. 

I think we should all be on a mission to talk to people about bowel, colon, rectal, anal and colorecta cancers.  We are all so wary about talking about intimate part of our bodies, that many signs and symptoms go un-noticed.

You have found the right place for informaion and support.  Your husband and yoursef are now part of our community, be sure to keep us updated.

Blessings!

I'm sorry you and your husband have to join us, but hope we can provide some support as you go on this journey.  It's a hard one, there's no way around it, but doing it together does lighten the load a little bit.  Glad he's getting through treatments fairly well and showing a response to the chemo...that's great news!  Pls. keep us posted on how you're both doing.

Sending some strength your way~Ann Alexandria

lp1964 said:

Hi,

Sorry to hear that about your husband. My name is Laz, I'm a 48 year old male with Stage 3 rectal cancer.

Glad you found this forum since it helped me so much with tips and mental support.

Would be great if your husband got on the forum. I don't have to tell you that men are stubborn, get isolated with their problem. I found that the more people I share my problems with the bigger my world gets and it is not just limited to my cancer, but gets more normal.

So if you agree with me have him look up this site and participate.

Laz

 I found that the more people I share my problems with the bigger my world gets and it is not just limited to my cancer, but gets more normal.

So very, very true.

We've got some extra lifetime knowledge, so lets share so that we can help others..

So sorry to hear at such a young age your husband being dx at stage 4.  I hope he is is in good health outside of this darn cancer. I was dx stage 4 June 2009 and been fighting colon-rectal with spreads to my liver. About 9 mago spread to lungs. I take every precious day at a time. My wonderful family and friends and prayers have meant so much. I pray the same will be there for him. Stay in touch.  Jeff

Trubritt: I agree. My mom was diagnosed about ten years ago and got some of her colon cut out. A few years back, cancer came back (apparently not the same form) in her colon again. The doctor told her that I should get a colonoscopy by 30 ... I'm paranoid enough about my health that I may suggest one at 25.

Hi - I am so sad to read this about your husband.  My Mom received a similar diagnosis (she is 70) at about the same time.  She had surgery in mid-April and has completed 8 cycles following the FOLFOX6 regimen.  She is doing amazing and determined to complete all 12 sessions.  In your post you mentioned that your husband has had 2 CT scans and was scheduled for a PET scan.  We have had none since surgery.  I keep trolling chat forums and cancer sites trying to see if we should be pushing for scans now.  Her doctor has said that he doesn't see the need until 3 months after she stops chemo.  She had very small spots on her lungs - they weren't picked up by a CT scan, but by her PET scan.  Can you let me know what led your doctors to the decision to have the CT scans done during treatment.  I am wondering if it is because you are in the 'biz?'.