Deciding On the Best Therapy Posted: 10-22-04 01:10am
Hi. My mom has been detected with colon
cancer. She has just undergo an
operation to remove the tumor from her
intestines. Doctor said that her case is
a duke 'c', eventhough it has not spread
to her lymp nodes however, doctor said
that the fact it has been spread from her
big intestines to her small intestines.
However, now me and my family is at a
dilemma of whether to let my mom to take
chemotherapy or alternatives medication.
This is because, from what we know
chemotherapy will make the patient very
weak and prone to infections and disease.
However, the doctor said that
chemotherapy for colon cancer is the
mildest of all. Is that true? Anyone
has any input on what kind of therapy to
go for or real life account?
Thanks.
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pattyp
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: St. Charles, MO
Posted: 11-08-04 15:09pm
Hi denise - this is a scary time for you
and your mother. My husband was
diagnosed with colon cancer 3 years ago,
and the prognosis was not good. However,
there are some amazing new treatments
available. In particular, avastin, which
received fda approval last feb. My
husband was part of the clinical trial and
I believe it is why he is still alive
today. The chemo that goes along with it
can be difficult, but it's not like it was
10 years ago. Along with the chemo, the
patient receives antinausea drugs and life
goes on. My husband returned to work and
continued his hectic schedule - he just
had to report for his treatment every
week. My best to you and your family.
I will pray for you.
Pattyp.
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janw46
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 2 Location: new york
Colon Cancer Posted: 02-13-07 16:07pm
Along with normal medical treatments thre
are alternative cancer treatment options
that could be added to it such as
mistletoe extracts. They are used in
europe extensively as a form of natural
cancer treatment in conjunction with
traditional. A couple of websites are www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopic
s/pdq/cam/mistletoe and http://www.Aacancer.Com/ar
ticle6.Html I hope this helps.
