stage 3 colon cancer...starting chemo in 3 weeks.. any success stories out there..after chemo?

Question

6 months of chemo coming.. in stage 3 of colon cancer.. I know there is always a possibility (never say never).. ...but.. want to hear from people who have known people (or themselves survived 6 months of chemo.. and perhaps years even ..after..thanks

Answer 1

Hi. So sorry you've joined this particular club. I didn't have colon cancer, but I had breast cancer several years ago. One thing you should know is that the chemo isn't nearly as bad as you probably fear. Most people I know who've been though this continued to work throughout the treatments.

One thing that helped me a LOT was this site: http://www.cancerfacts.com/ You register your email, input as much information about your cancer as you know, and it will spit out various treatment options and information about studies and what they show as to effectiveness, etc.

Also, get involved with an online discussion forum, and ask your questions there. You'll hear from people who have been through the treatments, and they can give you helpful ideas about how to prepare for the treatment, what to expect, and they can give you lots of support through the process.

And, if you belong to a faith community, seek prayer! I personally think that's what got me through my experience with peace and confidence. I've never felt so close to God.

Answer 2

I had stage 2 colon cancer, and even though it is no longer "mandatory", I had three sets of chemo following the surgery. Following the first set, which was a five-day, continuous Ringer's IV with once-a-day bolus injection of the chemo agent, I developed all the classic symptoms: hair loss, mouth inflammation, loss of the sense of taste, loss of appetite, loss of weight. I changed doctors after that, and my new oncologist put me on a once-a-week, two-hour IV with the chemo agent mixed with the Ringer's solution (the "infusion" approach). This went on for six weeks. The same agent and dosage were used as in the first set. There were no side effects, absolutely none! After a two-week rest period, we did a second infusion set, and again, no side effects.

Be sure you discuss the chemo protocol with your oncologist, and if you get intolerable side effects, insist on an alternate protocol.

I wish you all the luck in the world, both with your chemo treatments and with the outcome. I had my surgery and chemo last year, and this year all my tests came back negative. Hang in there.

Answer 3

Ok, this might soung silly to you but my father had colon cancer for 11 years...it was on the last stages when they discovered it and the reason why he lasted for so long was his faith in God, life and family but most importantly laughter. My daddy laughed alot and made sure he took it day by day and lived life to the fullest no matter what. H e learned to accept his disorder and laughed and even joked around about himself. I dont know if this will help you personally but it did for him. I am also a college student studying health psychology...and this has helped many people cure and live a better quality of life while having cancer. So live it up a little and LAUGH! Good luck with everything!

Answer 4

Hello.
You can survive, and I know lots of peole that have survived six months of chemo for colon cancer.
My mother survived for three years with Stage 4 colon cancer. And, the chemo did a number on her. So, as you enter this...get mentally strong and use the power of prayer. It's amazing.
HOpe ... Hope is what you have. Hold on to it with all your heart.

I wish you the best. And, you can do it!

Answer 5

im sorry....i believe about his white cells that you really shouldn't go on a winter holiday because cancer patients inmune system tends to go down a lot during chemo...this means your dad could easily end up with pneumonia during this time of the year. I truly hope your dad gets better, so i would try to surprise him and bring the holidays to him. Try making a surprise party with his closest friends, rent movies, watch family videos, above all make him laugh a lot so he feels happy at all times. If you live in a place that snows then try getting some sand and bring it in to the house and build a sand castle or something like that with your dad so he doesn't miss going outside. Make a beach party inside of the house and ever make a CD with the ocean's sound. My prayers go to your family and your dad. Hope this works!

Answer 6

http://www.coffee-enema.ca
http://www.marthavolchok.com
http://www.awakeninghealth.com
http://www.gerson.org

I am a cancer survivor myself and a nurse practitioner. Please check up the above sites to read up about coffee enemas - you can do this at home yourself or with the help of a significant other.
Please don't scoff at alternative theraphies. I have been a nurse for more than three decades and have seen near miraculous recoveries with alternative theraphy, where conventional medical/surgical interventions failed,
Please try doing coffee enemas at least three to four times a day, with intensive dietary vegetable and fruit juicing.
Even if you have completed chemotheraphy, I would recommend continuuing with enemas and juicing all your life. Also please cut down or if possible avoid all red meats.
All the best and I hope this helps.

Answer 7

my son who was 5 at the time of his cancer would go for aweek of cemo,home for a week, then back in for a 3 week stay.the doctor had never treated his type and had to call someone else. he went through alot.when out for his week inbetween he was getting transfussions,etc. this went on for a year. he had a muscle cancer called rhbradomyrasarcoma. hes 21 now. good luck ,think positive even at your lowest ,and please trust in the lord.

Answer 8

Hold it natural. Avoiding processed foods will maintain your digestion working efficiently together with minimise your salt intake.

Answer 9

i had an uncle wit cancer...but he didnt make it. good luck wit all that bro.