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Q: In the Genes

asked by: Joe 821 on January 17th, 2006

New User

Hello all,
first time here. Joe from n.Y. Colon cancer runs in my family. As far back as my grandfather, then my uncles and now my mother. In 1999 she had a portion of her colon removed. And this past november, the remaining was taken out. She has but a few inches left and the surgeon said in a couple of months he would be able to reverse the bag. I took her to the oncologists yesterday and they want to start her on chemo. Her emotions took over and she left. My question is the surgeon said he removed all the cancer and she wouldn't need chemo, do I force her? I am at a loss. Any help out there, would be appreciated.
Thanks, joe

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sandyallen

replied on January 17th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Hi joe! Welcome! I am sorry we met under these circumstances! I am sorry to hear about your mom. You cannot force anyone to do anything if they do not want to. You can talk to her and tell her how you feel. People hear alot of horror stories about chemo and it can be scary!
My step-mother in-law had back bone cancer and is in remission due to chemo.
Some have luck with it and others do not!
I do wish you and your mom the best on whatever the decision is! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

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