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06.20.08, 07:01 AM General Topics
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i just found out a parent of my son's friend from preschool has colon cancer. she is 34 and it is stage 4 and spread to her liver. i feel so sad for them. i know this is very serious, but can she recover at this point? i hope so she has two sweet kids under 4. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 07:01 AM Flag
 

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ugh so sad. A parent with colon cancer in my dc class died this yr. The parent was maybe 39 yr old. From the time parent was stage 4 to the day they died..it was maybe 6mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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we are not really friends, but i feel so terribly sad for them. she was diagnosed in april. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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I really didn't know this parent well either (new to the class) but you still can't help but feel the pain the family is going through. The parents were just there for the spouse in any way we could (lend an ear, playdates, ect) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Tragic to hear things like this. Can you reach out to the family in any way? Offer to help w/ kids if needed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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oh that is so terrible. sorry to hear that news. i didn't know colon cancer affected younger people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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This is my MIL's situation, although she's much older. We have not discussed the life expectancy, but it's not good. She's had surgery and will be on chemo for the rest of her life. I hate hearing about young parenst getting ill like this - just so sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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a guy i work with (about same age) has it. been through chemo twice in the past 2 years. seems to beat it back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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My 24 yr old nephew was recently diagnosed and we have a complex family history. Chemo is hard and helpful but spirit and diet are equal. Visit garynull.com for info. Colon cancer is classified as an untreatable cancer in the progressed stages but her youth is a huge plus. I have a niece(detected in her 20's during c-section!)whose 1st chemo didn't stop the rapacious spread and it escalated tremendously. After MAJOR surgery, more chemo and RADICAL dietary and lifestyle change -she's over 8 years in remission and is the happy young mother of 2 amazing boys! NoONE can tell you if you can or can't beat cancer-no matter how bad it is...Best of Luck to your friend and all whom love her. Be positive and strong! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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When my father's first detection occurred, he was 43; that was considered young, 35 yrs ago. This unfortunate legacy has so far, skipped our generation and attacked our children-decades younger. Awareness of colon cancer, screening and prevention are the best weapons- even when no family history exists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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