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What to expect when you are told IVa Colon Cancer?

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Husband just had surgery to remove part of colon, path report has him at stave IVa. Meet with doctor. I don't know what to expect. I know they said "Chemo". I'm so scared of the unknown. Any words of widsom?
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replied September 22nd, 2011
believe in god!!....pray...what symtoms did ur husband have??
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replied September 22nd, 2011
stomach cramps, but we thought he picked up a bug in Mexico. He then start to pass fresh blood in his stool. He has started an every other week chemo and wears a pump for an additional 48 hours after his in clinic treatment.
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