My uncle has colon cancer, final update pg 5

I just saw your latest post.

I feel kind of funny sharing details about what happened to my brother. I'm just hoping in some way that it helps you.

Every person is different. The time that they give you can vary greatly from person to person.

My brother also started getting real yellow. One of the tumors was wrapped around his bile duct and his liver could not filter things properly.

He went to Mayo and they told him 3 months to a year and this was in October and he passed away over a year and a half later.
Chemo basically sucked the life right out of him and ended up not doing a bit of good. Like I said, he much rather would have spent the last year of his life fishing.

You will continue to be in my prayers.

Hang in there.
 
Continuing good wishes and prayers, Melissa. And also for your aunt, sk8belle.
 
floridafam, I sort of agree with you. In his shoes, I'd be tempted to forgo the chemo. He wants to try the chemo, so I respect his wishes. They couldn't say how miserable he'd be on the chemo, but they did tell him that if his quality of life suffers, he can quit at any time. I think that is the plan.

Don't feel bad sharing stories that are sad or not a positive outcome. It helps to know that others have been here. I wondered if since he was yellow, that meant his liver was shutting down. It made me think that he might have much less time than they had guessed. I'm hoping after the colostomy he'll feel a bit better. Right now he feels pretty sick. He can't eat. Eating makes him have nausea. I'm wondering if that is because the tumor is causing a blockage? If they bypass it, do you think he'll feel a little better?

Tonight the family is all together. They take him to the hospital at 6:00 in the morning. Thanks again for all your prayers.
 

I wish I could add something positive to this thread, but I'm afraid I can't.. :(

My Dad passed away a number of years ago from colon cancer.. In May (the 26th to be exact) he was diagnosed, had surgery and a colostomy.. At that point the prognosis was 3 months to one year.. He then began weekly chemo.. My Dad was a STRONG guy and by the third or fourth chemo I had to take him into the doctor's office in a wheelchair.. He couldn't keep any kind of food down at all, was in a lot of pain, and sadly my Mom even caught him sobbing and crying in the middle of the night sometime in late June.. (I NEVER saw my Dad cry..) July was a horrible month and in early August he was hospitalized - for the last 3 weeks of his life.. He was put on IV's and was never allowed to have another speck of food or even so much as a drink of water.. They also placed a tube down his nose, into his stomach, to clear out what appeared to be bile and blood.. Vomiting became an hourly event.. The pain became totally unbearable for him and 3 days after my DD's birthday, he choked on his own vomit and died..

After watching what my Dad went through, if I were ever diagnosed with advanced colon cancer I would choose NO treatment and spend the rest of my short life being with family and friends and enjoying whatever activities I could.. That is a VERY personal choice though and only one that your uncle can make..

I will pray VERY hard that he doesn't endure a lot of pain and suffering and that he is able to enjoy whatever time he has left - regardless of his choices..

And of course, I'm praying for you and the family too.. :(

Hugs,
C.Ann
 
The surgery was Thursday and he came home on Saturday. He hasn't had much pain from the surgery. He's able to eat again and it tastes good. He hasn't been sick, so far. His strength is up a little and he has roses in his cheeks. He skin has even lost the yellow look it had before he went to the hospital.

During the surgery they got a look at one of the liver tumors and it looked larger than they had hoped. They also saw another in his stomach cavity that they hadn't known about. Hopefully, the chemo can shrink these. We'll just have to see what happens.

The family doesn't want to give up. They are hoping for a miracle. I have a lot of faith, and I have to admit that I'm praying for one too. But I also am realistic enough that I know we aren't likely to get that kind of miracle. I'm mainly hoping for some pain-free time with his family.

Thanks again for all the prayers and good thoughts. Sorry I was so slow to give you an update.
 
May your uncle enjoy his time with his family and may the chemo. help him.
My uncle who has cancer came out of the hospital two days ago, and is also going through chemo., and things don't look good for his future either :( .
 
mommytotwo, I'll pray for your uncle, too. It sounds like our family's are in the same boat. Chemo will begin in another week or so.

It's sure nice to know I can talk to you guys about this. It's hard.
 
Prayers are with your families, hopefully they will be in very little discomfort. Time with family is so important.
 
Yes, prayers for the families.

Spend as much time as you can with them. Time is so precious now.
 
Thanks for the update, Melissa. Miracles happen, prayer is good. Family time is good. Contiuned good wishes for him, your uncle too, mommytotwo, and all who hurt. :hug:
 
My uncle fell yesterday and hit his head. He can't eat anything. Even the thought of food makes him ill.

Last night they took him back to the hospital. He was in renal failure. My cousin called her brothers and my mother to come. I haven't heard any more. I finally went to bed at 2:00, so I am so sleepy.

I've pretty much come to grips with what is about to happen. I just don't want him to suffer anymore. This is no way to live. I'm just wondering if my mom is flying home today or not? I'm her airport limo.
 
The nurses say they don't expect him to live through the night. Everything is shutting down and he is not responsive.

This afternoon he had a talk with my aunt and my cousin. He asked them why he was still here? He is ready to go and they have given him permission to leave them, so he wondered why he was still around. My cousin thinks he prayed that it could all be over.

It's comforting to know that he was so okay with it all. I'll let you know when I hear more. It's actually a relief that he won't have to keep suffering.
 
:hug: Whatever is best for him. Been there done that and there is a time to let go....even though it is hard.
 
Prayers for your entire family and that your uncle passes peacefully. I'm sorry.:(
 
I will be praying for all of you..
 












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