Posts by Arthur Palmer

I wanted to share some good news—my mom’s colon cancer surgery went really well. She’s recovering beautifully, and most importantly, she didn't need a colostomy bag, which was her biggest fear. Her surgeon mentioned that while there are still some traces of metastases on her liver, he’s optimistic they should clear up completely after she finishes chemotherapy... 🙂A huge thank you to everyone who helped me out with information and advice along the way.

Angela Wright said:Those side effects are pretty standard. Maybe try applying some baby cream, though I suspect as long as he's on the medication, that discomfort will stick around. He should try to power through for a few days, then definitely try to get in touch with the doctor to see what they recommend.

Early-stage colon cancer is curable in over 90% of cases, even if there are spots on the liver—that just makes things a bit more complicated. Mom will likely undergo surgery, followed by radiation and chemo to wipe out any lingering malignant cells and prevent a recurrence.
After the surgery, there's usually a recovery period of about two to three weeks, after which she’ll meet with the oncologist to map out the next steps in the treatment plan.
Every cancer case is unique, and every body reacts differently, so outcomes vary. It's important to stay positive, face the diagnosis head-on, and accept the reality that one has to live with the possibility of a relapse for the rest of their life.
For more details on the disease and treatment options, check out www.medicalnews.com

Thank you so much for this information!!!! It really helped me calm down a bit after everything that's been happening this past week..

Robin Stewart44 said:You should definitely check out that thread driftingcanyon16 linked; there might be someone there who has dealt with this specific type of cancer...

As for your questions... honestly, every case is different. Every body reacts to cancer in its own way. I lost both of my parents to it—my dad to bone cancer and my mom to breast cancer—so I don't have any direct experience with the specific diagnosis you're facing. What I can say, though, is that catching it in the early stages is a massive stroke of luck. It actually leaves you with options.

If I were you, I'd get to surgery as soon as possible and stick strictly to the chemo and radiation schedule if that's what they recommend. When things are caught early, it usually buys you a decent number of "normal" years. You have to take it one step at a time.

Stay strong, stay brave, and I really hope for the best for you.

Thanks for the help and the encouragement. I’m truly sorry you had to go through all of that yourself.

driftingcanyon16 said:Maybe try asking them instead? 🤷

Good luck with everything.

THANKS!!

I’m not sure if this topic has already been covered here, but I’m feeling pretty lost and could really use some perspective... My mom (45) was just at Mayo Clinic, and they told her she has colon cancer that has spread to her liver. The doctor mentioned that because it’s technically caught in an "early" stage, she hasn't shown any symptoms yet, and that surgery combined with chemo might actually resolve the issue. But honestly, I don't even know how that works in practice.
How long does the whole process usually take?
What kind of support or supplies will we need to get ready?
Is it actually possible to beat something like this when it's considered early stage?
I guess I’m just terrified of losing her, and the thought of anything happening to her is something I'm really struggling to wrap my head around.😢😢😢😢

My mom (45) was just told at the Memorial Hospital Rib that she has colon cancer with liver metastases. However, the doctor also mentioned it’s technically considered an early stage, which is why she hasn't shown any symptoms yet. He said everything can be handled through surgery and chemotherapy, but honestly, I have no idea how this whole process actually unfolds.
how long does it usually take?
what's the standard procedure?
is it actually possible to survive this kind of cancer when it's caught in an early stage...
I guess I'm just terrified of what might happen to her, and I really don't want to face that reality.