Colorectal Cancer

I have a few questions about this, since I have, thankfully, had very little experience with cancer in my family.

My mom was diagnosed with colorectal cancer today. We don't know the stage, but they found out about it during a colonoscopy on Monday. The next day she did a CT scan and today we found out that it did not spread, thankfully. The biopsy results come in next week, I believe.

Anyway, my mom was a wreck about waiting for the results and when I spoke to her after her doctor's appointment she sounded "happy" that it did not spread and she really liked the doctor, etc. She said they are doing surgery to remove part of her intestines and a nearby lymph node in 2 weeks. She also mentioned that she may not even need chemo.

I've made the mistake of googling this evening and I can't help but worry now. She is almost 70 and I'm just worried.

I've read it's one of the "better" cancers to get. Has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks!

Message edited 8/4/2016 5:01:49 PM.

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I have experience with cancer with my mom and my FIL but not with colon cancer but I just wanted to say how nice is that ur mom was able to find about it early on before spreading and that there's no need for chemo!!!!



Sending prayers ur way and a speedy recovery for ur mom

Message edited 8/4/2016 5:04:49 PM.

Re: Colorectal Cancer

This sounds very similar to the form of colon cancer my dad had. He was 65, had a portion of his intestines removed. No chemo. Knock on wood, everything has been fine since then and it's been almost 16 years! He goes for colonoscopies whenever the dr tells him.

It sounds like your mom caught it very early, which is great. I'm not going to tell you not to worry because of course you will. But I hope I brought you some comfort with my dad's story, which really does sound like what your mom is dealing with.

Colorectal Cancer

My grandmother had it in her 60s. She had to have part of her intestines removed and eventually had to use a colostomy bag ( not everyone does ). They gave her the option of having chemo just as a precaution which she did not take. She did have to go for routine colonoscopies, but that's a small price to pay. She lived until she was 91! My thoughts and prayers are with your mother.

Message edited 8/4/2016 11:30:14 PM.

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My dad was diagnosed at the end of last year. It was a cancerous polyp that was removed with surgery as well as some of the of the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes. He did not require chemo or radiation. He has checks every 6 months. He is 61.

Colorectal Cancer

My co worker was just diagnosed- in early stages thankfully and the prognosis looks good. Glad your Mom caught it early. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Colorectal Cancer

My mother had colon cancer in her 40s, she had to have a colonoscopy bag for a little over a year. She did have chemo but has now been cancer free for 20+ years. Feel free to PM with any questions

Praying for your mom

Re: Colorectal Cancer

My Mom was diagnosed 3 yrs ago. She had surgery to remove the small tumor and then chemo/radiation.

One doctor told her the "protocol" was to remove the intestines and get a colosotomy bag" She went and found a dr that did not agree with that and gave her the treatment plan of surgery/chemo.

She is doing well and is cancer free!! She is also 73 yrs old.

Re: Colorectal Cancer

Thank you everyone! These stories help a lot with worrying. I guess we will know more after the surgery.

Re: Colorectal Cancer