Life is not Fair - More Cancer News

[GeorgiaPeach]

Wow! That is tragic news. I hope that they have caught it early! My mother had colon cancer surgery last Wednesday and we just found out on Monday that it was cured with surgery! She had it done laparascopically, which is a MUCH BETTER way to go if the cancer is limited. The recovery time is faster and they are often able to recover more lymph nodes because the visualization is better. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about this more.

My family is incredibly relieved! We have been through a number of health crises ourselves. My father nearly died before he got a liver transplant last year. Sometimes, it just seems like you draw a bad card, doesn't it? Thankfully, my Dad is doing great and it looks like my mother will do well, too. Hope and prayers and friends go a long way to getting you through times likes these.

[spokewench]

Wow! That is tragic news. I hope that they have caught it early! My mother had colon cancer surgery last Wednesday and we just found out on Monday that it was cured with surgery! She had it done laparascopically, which is a MUCH BETTER way to go if the cancer is limited. The recovery time is faster and they are often able to recover more lymph nodes because the visualization is better. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about this more.

My family is incredibly relieved! We have been through a number of health crises ourselves. My father nearly died before he got a liver transplant last year. Sometimes, it just seems like you draw a bad card, doesn't it? Thankfully, my Dad is doing great and it looks like my mother will do well, too. Hope and prayers and friends go a long way to getting you through times likes these.

I'm glad to hear that your Mom's colon cancer was not very far advanced and they were able to get to it with surgery. Please keep vigilant for her since it can come back and she will need to have tests done frequently to make sure she catches it in time again! Since we just had two men in our family die of colon cancer, we are all pretty well educated about the treatments and surgeries. It's amazing what you learn from direct contact with this disease. Thanks for the offer of help and if I need some input, I will surely PM you.

[ilima]

Wow. I'm sorry. So much for your family to bear. I really hope that it was caught early in your SIL.

[twin]

I am so sorry spoke and I hope somehow things will be better for her.

[sundial]

Oh Spoke, I'm so sorry. I don't know why there has to be so much cancer in our families these days. I lost my s-i-l to colon cancer this past summer. As difficult as it was, it brought our family closer together and it taught us to cherish the time we have. I will keep your family in my prayers.

[ASammy1]

Spoke- Any updates? Everyone is thinking about you and your family.

[jesvetmed]

Spoke -- I just found this thread. Just wanted to add my support and good wishes. Hugs to you -- this is all so much. Take care.

[uforgot]

Wow, that doesn't seem fair! Keep us updated and take care.