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@vyomgargramji Have you gotten any other medical opinions regarding your Mothers condition? From your post it actually sounds like she had been improving. It takes times for chemo to start working. Well I hope she is doing much better!
Jackie

@lkissinger So sorry to hear about your Dad. It is really hard to watch a loved one go through any medical crisis. It is a horrible helpless feeling one experiences when you can't fix what they are going through. I experienced this with my Mom who passed away from cancer 16 years ago.
Your Dad most likely doesn't want the help cause he has spent his whole life as a caretaker. It is difficult for someone to seek out help when they are used to being the one giving it. His stubborn ways is what keeps him going. Even if he falls doing things we believe he should not be doing. In his mind if he quits doing his normal routine he probably figures it all over. Being self sufficient the best he can gives him hope.
Remember something without Hope there is no cure. Stage III colon cancer is not always a terminal illness. Many people live for many years with stage III and stage IV.
Hang in their and do your best to be part of his life. Do you go with him to his medical appointments? If so let us know how he is doing after his pet scan. Maybe ask the Dr if he can adjust the chemo to a lighter dose. (now I'm not a Dr or is this my specialty so I am only suggesting you ask this this to see if it even is possible?) Hopefully that is an option and may help him.
I wish you and your Dad the Best. I know is it very stressful and painful to have to go through this.
You are welcome to unload on here anytime you need too.
Jackie

Hello @lkissinger, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have experienced when my Mom had a critical surgery with rectum cancer in 2016. I am aware how hard to go through physically and mentally in real life. I and my sis had to face and move on as time goes by. It has been almost 3 years and we are so blessed that my Mom is now recovering well and it is now the time to follow up checking with PET scan and blood work again for my Mom. I will keep you all posted. I pray for your father and everyone of you as care givers. Being a care giver, we have to be strong and support & stand by ready to assist with what ever it comes up. Being as a coordinator and communicator between the doctor and your loved one is difficult but we have to know what best for your father. There are a lot of cancer survivors. I would suggest to find out the best options and procedure from the doctors and also would like to suggest to listen carefully what your Dad’s concern and work out the best solution with clear thoughts. I wish you and your father a smooth and easy path to go through and keep you all in my prayers. Best wishes, soul

Hi just had a colonscapy and tol i had colon cancer..scared to death waiting for ct to know where what kind etc

Diane , you have to tell us more , tell us what the biopsy says and a little of your background . if the tumor is under 10 mm. do not panic . obviously it is better not to have a cancerous tumor . what is done is done panicking is not going to change anything , in fact it is bad for you . You have to stay in control now to fight this .

Hi @dianemarcia, welcome to Connect. I'm so glad you found us at this very scary time. As difficult as it is, I agree with @hrant. It's important to get more information before you hit the panic button. I know this is easier said than done. We're here to help you through and to help answer questions as we can.

Colon cancer is a very slow growing cancer. It probably seems like things are moving quickly and very slowly all at the same time. The wait times between scan and appointments can seem like forever, but it is important to gather all the information to know what you and your team are dealing with to decide on the best course of treatment for you.

What do you know so far?

I know what this is like. Very scary when you hear the C word for the 1st time. The best advice I can give is to just breathe. There is so much going on for you right now. If you would like...we can talk. I am a rectal cancer survivor and have been through the ringer.
You can reach me here or by private message. Hang in there!!

That i have colon cancer i have ct on the 18 and the 20th with sergon

Just got the results. Cancer is back. Several lemon sized tumors on kidneys and abdomen. Inoperable. We had started discussing hospice and right now he’s not in any pain. Lung disease is really kicking his ass. He showed me where all the important papers are and I am holding together for him. Of course I’ll break down when I head home. I live an hour away. Keeping up with my weekly visits for now. Will increase as necessary. Just want him To be comfortable. He finally got groceries delivered. So the stubbornness is wearing off. TTFN. Thanks for reading 💋

I'm so sorry to hear of the inoperable tumors, @lkissinger. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. Are you beginning to make arrangements with hospice yet? Keep sharing with Connect.