My grandad was diagnosed with colon cancer today. They say it has spread, and i have no idea if that means if it has spread to his organs or whatnot. I am still in the inital shock phase, it feels unreal. I don't know what to do. My parents are away and coming back soon, and i just don't know how to cope. I believe it is pretty advanced. I don't know. Just some postive words would be great..:)
2007-02-22 15:22:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
What they mean when they say that it has spread is that some of the cancer cells have broken off from the original tumor and have traveled to other places in the body and have established themselves there as new tumors in new areas. In oncology, this is call metastasizing. I am truly sorry to hear about your grandfather but I hope that his prognosis is a good one. should things not be optimal, rest assured that the medical team will keep your grandfather as comfortable as possible being sure to minimize any pain that he may be in. I wish you and your family the best.
2007-02-22 17:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by uvachic1215 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about your Grandad. The best i can offer you is to be really supportive, lend an ear so to speak. I know if that was me i wouldn't want anyone fussing.
Cancer can spread to anywhere, not only other organs but bone as well. Sounds pretty advanced.
All you can do is be a friend.
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-22 15:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandad has a cancer which will gradually and fairly soon block anything passing through his Bowell's the doctors have many strong pain contol methods so rest assured your grandad will not suffer too much pain.
2007-02-22 15:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋