Hi, stage 4 colorectal cancer here

After I had my surgery, I had to wear an ileostomy bag for 3 months and then had it reversed. I also did experience some other issues from the radiation regarding my sexual organs but at least I'm alive and am able to have some good years with my loving wife yet. We have been married 52 years this August. My wife stood by me all the time during my procedures and was with me during every doctor visit. You are such a fantastic companion while your husband is going through this. Believe me he does appreciate your standing by him through all of this. I know this from experience.

@laser
How are you doing now after the reversal of your ileostomy? Do things go back to ‘normal’? I’m having mine reversed in early October. Hoping the transition will be smooth. I guess we can deal with anything after this battle!

I started chemo (12 sessions plus 2 days on chemo pump after each session) and radiation (6 weeks every day) treatment shortly after diagnosis, starting in November 2022. After that treatment my surgeon performed a colonoscopy and said that he can't see any signs of cancer. I have to check again in 5 weeks but it seems that the treatment worked. It was the best news that I have ever received so here's hoping that I get the same result in 5 weeks time.

Am so happy for you. Would you please share where you are being treated. Thank you and my good thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was diagnosed in Wellington, Fl., but decided to return to South Africa for treatment for various reasons. I am being treated by Hopelands Cancer Center, located in Busamed Hospital in Hillcrest, South Africa. My oncologist is Rob Wilson and the treatment and staff are world class.

My husband also has stage 4 colon cancer metastasized to his liver—11 spots. Would you be willing to share what cancer center your husband received treatment at? He’s thinking he needs the HAI pump and looking for a cancer center for that. Thank you!

I had colon cancer stage 4 metastisized to my liver 2 spots in 2004. I was 46 years old and on the heavy side. I went right to Sloan Memorial Kettering cancer center in Manhatten New york city. ( 2nd best in the country ) They first told me they were going to try to save my life. The surgeon first removed two tumors just under 3 cm and put in 2 pumps. One chemo pump for systematic chemo in my upper right chest and the HAI pump for the chemo in my side 3 inches under the skin for the chemo to go right to my liver. I think its a miracle I'm alive today. I was in a clinical trial run by Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Sloan Kettering hospital and its been 19 years and I'm still doing great, no cancer. I get a CAT scan of my chest, abdomen and pelvis once a year for a check up. Check to see if Dr. Nancy Kemeny is still putting HAi pumps.

My husband also has stage 4 colon cancer metastasized to his liver—11 spots. Would you be willing to share what cancer center your husband received treatment at? He’s thinking he needs the HAI pump and looking for a cancer center for that. Thank you!

This just happened to my husband and coming here to find answers on what is next. So many questions.

My husband has stage 4. Spread to lungs Diagnosed July 2022 had 12 chemo treatments with terrible side effects. Has been on a 3 month chemo break. He has regained some of his strength. He has a PET scan July 18th. We are enjoying everyday but it is scary.