My mom is 58 years old, she had colon cancer 8 years ago, she was clear for 7 years and in the last year has had a tumor form in her pelvis and spots on her lungs, both biopsied and results showed the same as her colon cancer. Yesterday she was diagnosed by x-ray of having stomache cancer, no biopsy yet to see if it is the same cancer, but assuming it is what is her chances of survival? She has lost 75 pounds in a year, 25 or more in the last 2 weeks while hospitalized. She has needed a blood transfusion, and went into renal failure 2 weeks ago. (she only has one kidney) She cannot eat solid foods, she will vomit, she has no appetite and is nautious all the time even with anti nausea meds. She is in extreme pain some days. The other night they maxed her out on narcotics, couldnt give her anymore without it being unsafe.
also she has had a colostomy bag for the past year because of the pelvic tumor.
so how bad does this sound and what is her treatment options and chances?
2006-12-05 23:17:33 · 6 answers · asked by horses4life 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My heart goes out to you. Have you talked to Cancer Treatment Centers of America? They say that they treat the whole person. I am including a link for their website, since it couldn't hurt for you to talk to someone with experience, especially since they specialize in treating cancer. Their website says that they do treat colon cancer, along with many others. I hope so much that you can find the answers that you seek.
2006-12-07 04:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Saph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg, hun, I'm so sorry.
I'm not a doctor by any means, but it sounds like (and I'm sure know it in your heart) your mom will be going Home soon. Once cancer takes over, it's only a matter of time. The renal failure and blood transfusion are signs that she's going downhill fast. I know how hard it can be; my Dad died of prostate cancer that had been removed and then reappeared and spread just like your mom. First prostate, then bone, then so many places we couldn't keep track. At this point, try to keep her as comfortable as possible and remember her suffering will be over very soon. You are in my prayers...
Blessings
2006-12-05 23:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im Guessing 1 out of 500. God Bless you. And if im wrong im sorry but god bless her. My family is known for cancers/tumors Etc. Im only 14, But i really hope i skipped a generation. My Mom just had sugry for removing 4 Tumors in her Uterus, and 2 Fibroid tumors. Both my grandmas are at risk of Cancer. And my grandma once had 23 tumors in her stomach. She is fine now, But me and my mom do everything we can to not get cancer. we eeat healthy, exercise, live in a clean emvioment. God Bless
happy Holidays
2006-12-06 02:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the value of survival for lung maximum cancers is regrettably very low and the unfold to the liver and tactics lowers their possibilities much extra, i'm afraid. How long somebody has, after this devastating diagnosis, relies upon on many stuff. only a professional would desire to guess and that they are no longer continually superb. some prefer to no longer supply a affected person a timeframe as they do no longer think of it facilitates the persons in touch. additionally 'miracles' do take place. there are a number of situations the place somebody has 'defied' the possibilities! in case you or a relatives member or all and sundry analyzing this has gained this awareness i've got self belief for you all and 'pray' you're given each and all of the affection and assist you p.c. despite the effect. many human beings share this soreness. i'm effective they're going to all pray for you. My husband grow to be only clinically determined at first of December and died at first of April. His had killed off one kidney and it grow to be spreading and turning out to be quickly. i'm grateful that for him it grow to be rapid and comparatively painless and that he died at domicile as he needed. As a care-worker i understand only too nicely the suffering terminal ailment brings! As a member of a extensive relatives that has seen a super style of tragic deaths including our own loss of a toddler, i've got learnt to be philosophical approximately demise. I photograph them in a extra useful place, and reunited, and happy. It eases the soreness. I desire you each and all of the potential you p.c.! My strategies are with you!
2016-10-14 03:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by pereyra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 02:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear this. Can you arrange to talk to her doctors so they can tell you exactly what to expect? It doesn't sound good, but I am no doctor. Please talk to the doctors and you will know what they can or cannot do.
2006-12-06 00:16:14 · answer #6 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋