Colon Cancer and Oncologist Help

Hey everyone. Thanks again for all your help.

Received more bad news today. They sent in the tumour for analysis and it turns out she's at stage 3. It has affected her lymph nodes.

I really don't know what this means, but my dad says that the doctor is very positive about it and says that it is treatable. What i've heard is that stage 3 is still alright but the difference is that chemotherapy is a MUST. Whereas in stage 2 it's just a maybe. The doctor also said that even without chemo she can survive. However, she and my dad has decided that she should take the aggresive chemo to be done with it once and for all.

I think she is more afraid of the chemo than anything else especially hearing all the stories of how bad you'll feel after it. My sister is quitting her job to be with my mom so that'll mean she'll have someone with her all the time to keep her positive.

Anyway, it's been a sucky week but i told my mom we have to be thankful it's not stage 4 and that it is still treatable although she'll have to be strong about it. All the family and friends have been great so that's a good thing.

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. It really means a lot coming from people i've never met in my life but i always am happy to read about what you guys (and gals) post on this forum.
 
As long as it didn't spread to other organs your mom will have an excellent chance of survival. I know a little about this disease as my mother had it in 1997 and is now cancer free. She was told by the Chemo Dr. to take Chemo but the surgeon said not to. She didn't and is OK now. The best thing to do is take the advice of the surgeon in my opinion. Anyway I wish your mom the best of luck and I know she will beat this. Stay tough.
 
I'm so sorry to learn about your mother's cancer. :(

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the "hows" and the "whys" of all of life's challenges. I've come to two conclusions. First, without challenge and sadness, we couldn't really appreciate all of our blessings. Second, we truly learn who we are by the way we respond to our troubles. Some people become angry and bitter, others isolate themselves and become deeply depressed. Your mother, on the other hand, cries, embraces her family and friends and prepares for the fight ahead. No wonder her son is so healthy and balanced. :)

I'll keep your mother and family in my prayers. :)
 
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