Monday, September 20, 2010

My dad has colon cancer, what should i expect

My dad has colon cancer, what should i expect?
ok so like a week ago they did a test on him and said the tumor was precancerous. and just yesterday they had another test and said that it was on the second stage of colon cancer and just penetrated the wall. He get radiation treatment in like 2 days. he is going to be treated at a really good medical center too. what should i expect from all of this? How will the radiation help him, or stop the cancer? what is chance of surviving this? Any other comments please thanks for all your answers my dad means a lot to me
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From what you have described, it sounds like they caught it pretty early, so he should do very well with the treatment and he'll probably be able to beat it. He'll just have to get regular checkups for the rest of his life, because there is always the chance it will come back with a vengeance. It's extremely important for him to keep up with that. For now, though, it sounds like he'll beat this.
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What to expect? This is what happened with my wife. She had a colonoscope, and one fine Monday morning, her dr called and said my wife had to see a surgeon ASAP. I thought, what a crummy way to start a new week. So, to see a surgeon we went. The first thing we learned is, there is no rushing you to the operating room. That is something out of soap operas & movies. Instead, there are lots of tests, blood tests, MRI;s , etc, consultations, ,etc etc After a few months,we were asking ourselves, " we went through all that? " Yes, we did, and we made it!!!. Now, your questions. This affects the whole family. Not just your dad. He NEEDS your support. Cancer is treated 3 ways, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The radiation will absolutely help. While he is receiving radiation treatment, he may seem very tired. This is normal.Don't be upset. Chance of surviving, since caught early, probably very good to excellent. Other comments? Remember, your dad will have a surgeon, and behind the surgeon there will be many, many other people who are interested in his care and are playing a big part. They are all cheering for him, and will do their absolute best to see that he gets well. That's their job! And they do it very well. Now that you are aware of cancer, as time goes by, you will be absolutely amazed at how many people you meet who had cancer-And how many of these people look like they've never been sick a day in their lives. One final comment, don't be afraid to ask questions. The more you know about what is going on, the better you all will be. I hope your dad gets well quickly. And, you, take care of yourself, too.

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