What is Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second...
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Hi again,
My sister in law has colon cancer that has metasized to the liver and lung. She gets a port on Friday and we find out when the treatments begin. She knows she has to have chemo and radiation five days a week for 6 weeks or so then surgery. What can I expect during the treatments and how can I best support her? Any thoughts? Thanks Posted on 09/30/09, 04:09 pm |
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Well... she has a huge fight ahead of her. Does she have children?
Keeping their life as normal and on track is a huge relief. House work, IMPOSSIBLE... Runs to Whole Foods... Clean sheets.. I dunno.. the little things are really hard to keep up with. Things that take a 'sec'... when you are not on chemo... is really nice to come out of the bedroom and find done... a real treat. 
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I only wish I had great words of wisdom instead of experience to offer you. I was a
very fortunate patient and had little to no side effects from chemo, radiation was a bit more difficult. You could best serve your sister-in-law by just listening to her if she want to talk about it, talking is theraputic and seems to make the cancer a real thing not just like a bad dream. Most importantly whe she has those bad moments just be there for her to lean on. I had wonderful support during those trying times and my best support came from my dog. I shared with him so much more than I could with those who love me. I was able to survive all of this plus two surgeries and as of today I am cancer free. Blessings to you for wanting to be of help. You will just know what to say and do when the moment arrives. Stay strong.
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Thank you so much for your thoughts. My sister in law is about 54 and has two grown children. Her youngest in college close to home thank goodness! Right now I am stuck in the land of "what if's" and trying to use some of my nervous energy for planning. . . she will be doing her chemo and radiation 5 days a week. I don't know how long each session will be so I am not sure about what I will do during the treatments. Is is best for me to put a bag of "trick" together so there is things for her to use her mind on or it is a time to quiet and you sleep? Thanks again for all of your honest responses. I need them badly.
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