Out of surgery - Not great news.

Limey
Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well---They opened me up and closed me back up. They told my partner that my cancer has spread past the point of surgical removal. I have tumors on my abdomen, in my back and of coarse in the liver and outside the colon wall.
Suggestion is to do agressive chemo to knock down the tumors and surgery if it becomes operable but mostly what they can offer me is time. I have allowed myself a few days to be broken then I have to fight. WHY WHY WHY.
I am going to explore going away for a cleanse and to work with a Natropath. I know others on this site were given no hope and are still here talking about it. I plan to be the next one. My partner is a wreck, He is trying to be strong for me but he is just a mess. I have to tell my 19 yr old daughter tomorrow and have no idea what I will say. our 4&8 yr old boys don't know either yet. There has to be another way to kill this **** of a disease.
Mark

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  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #2
    Oh Mark, I am so incredibly sorry. What a shock. I have to say, though, that you are thinking with such strength. Everything written about a an alkaline diet is that cancer cannot exist and thrive in it...And what sounded like voodoo has WORKED for more than one on this site; plus, it is simple -- really -- and you will love it. Google it and see what you think; if you need help, shoot me an e-mail and I will get info to you; and there are many on this site who can also help you. And, buy a juicer and just go to town. Every time I use mine I feel empowered. It will make you super healthy to fight. All the best to you and know my thoughts are with you. Don't lose hope. - Maura
  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #3
    I am so very sorry. You may want to look into Protocel. There is a posting about it few pages back. It is great that you don't loose hope.
  • finner
    finner Member Posts: 230 Member
    #4
    AuthorUnknown said:

    I am so very sorry. You may want to look into Protocel. There is a posting about it few pages back. It is great that you don't loose hope.

    Mark, I just want to send my support and good vibes. Best of luck telling your children. That is a difficult thing to do.
    xxx
    Margo
  • jerseysue
    jerseysue Member Posts: 624 Member
    #5
    Stay on course and fight the fight! You can do it! I feel your vibes keep fighting Limey!
  • dash4
    dash4 Member Posts: 303 Member
    #6
    I want you to know you are in my prayers daily. I am impressed by your strength and your honesty with those around you. Keep up the fight and wishing you all the best. Dash
  • goldfinch
    goldfinch Member Posts: 735
    #7
    I'm sorry to hear your news. I agree with the idea of giving yourself some time to be "broken". Then it's time to start the fight again. There's still options out there for you and as someone has said before...where there's breath there's hope. I'm currently stage 4 (lungs) going the natural route. Still too early to say how it's working, but I sure do feel a lot better than those 3 years or so on chemo. This may seem hokey, but one of the things that I'm doing now is "letting go". I'm doing what I can to fight it, but I'm also, for the first time, giving myself up to "God" (i'm still not sure if God is just mother earth, the energy of the universe, or the God of my Catholic upbringing). I picture myself safe in his/her hands with the light energy of the universe beaming into me.
    Hang in there, keep up the good fight.
    Mary
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #8
    Mark. You tell them you love them. Plain and simple. I had a discussion with a minister that said "You cancer patients have it better than most". I said "You are kidding, right?" He said, "Look, not many people get the opportunity to say what they want to repair relationships, do the things that need to be finished. Whatever the outcome of the fight, you all have the strong warning to take care of things, and heal things. And then still there is a strong mind and will to fight, which has produces many, many miraculous recoveries".
    Food for thought...
    Hugs, Kathi
  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #9
    Mark,

    I sent you an e-mail. I have way too much to say to ramble in a post.

    Major hugs,

    Stacy
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    #10
    Hi Mark,
    I'm so sorry to hear your news, but I believe there is always hope. Stay strong and positive!
    Jamie
  • oneagleswings
    oneagleswings Member Posts: 425 Member
    #11
    Hi Mark:
    I am so sorry about your news but would like to add the following:
    1) what Mary (Goldfinch) says echos' across many areas..my Bros-in-law after 20 months of AA has finally learned to " Let Go...Let God"..and it is working
    2) consult a naturopath (iv vitamin c etc..and contact "scouty" too
    3) believe in miracles because they REALLy do happen
    Take care Mark..my thoughts are with you.
    Bev

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