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My Son in Law has colon cancer

KCDiva — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:12:57 GMT

My son in law was just diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer. He is 49 and in otherwise good health. I know little else as I was just told yesterday. He said they'll operate Wednesday and have chemo and is expected to be fine. I am sad and I know my granddaughter will be very upset. I know since they caught it early his prognosis is good but I am very sad. I would like to ask for thoughts and prayers as our families go through this. TIA

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manny2 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:18:47 GMT

I can imagine how upsetting and frightening this is. Try to concentrate on the positive, and that they found it in such a young man. It sounds like it will be a positive outcome. I will say a prayer for all of you.

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:20:51 GMT

Sending thoughts and prayers. God bless.

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Wsmom — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:26:17 GMT

@KCDiva , I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:44:48 GMT

@KCDiva

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mizree — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:45:49 GMT

@KCDiva prayers for peace and strength to your family. children pick up on our vibes of worry and concern, so please stay optimistic. Your SIL is fortunate that this was caught early. My best to your SIL in his recovery. Stay strong.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:47:45 GMT

Wish him all the luck in the world. Used to be to begin colonoscopies at 50, now with so many younger affected, they have changed to 45.

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SXMGirl — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:57:43 GMT

@KCDiva I am sending prayers and positive thoughts to your SIL for a successful operation and full recovery. DH survived both stage 4 colon cancer as well as liver cancer and made a complete recover, probably at a much older age. With the right surgeon, you can expect a very positive outcome.

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hopi — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:58:44 GMT

Prayers for you family

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catter70 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:16:21 GMT

I say a healing prayer every morning, so I will add your SIL to the list. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for a complete recovery. Let us know how he's doing when you have time.

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eddyandme — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:22:55 GMT

Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and your family and a complete and speedy recovery for your son-in-law.

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hckynut — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:49:04 GMT

@KCDiva

My thoughts go out to your family going through this. It sounds like his cancer was caught in its early stages and his outcome sounds promising. Best wishes to you all.

hckynut

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Mimi NY — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:28:06 GMT

I think your son in law has a very good prognosis as found early being stage 2 .I do hope that no lymph nodes when tumor is removed will show that it has spread,with that information I believe is so important, then I would consider more so chemo,but I know not everyone is going to agree with me but I believe oncologist push chemo, it is big money for hospitals,and that is their job.

I know day after my surgery the oncologist came to my bed side ,first time meeting him and spoke about chemo , I did have a colostomy bag that I heard was needed dealing with that, was very hard but Thank God was removed and had a reversal surgery months later .

I and family member wanted to really wait for pathology reports before agreeing to chemo if any lymph nodes were involved which Thank God none were, also was stage 2, then I made MY decision.

I did agree to iron infusions as I was very anemic.So I did go along with something that was being offered by oncologist department.

Just would like to say have your daughter,son in law yourself RESEARCH RESEARCH & MORE RESEARCH,on your own.I found so much information and learned so much one was Chris Beats Cancer.com also Colon Club daughter found that one,she was able to communicate with others,on website and ask qustions with fast replies,just a wonderful group of people there.DId change my eating habits in a big way

Last thing I was 20 years older then your son in law when my cancer was found.I was one who didn't think I needed a colonoscopy was I So WRONG.

Will have him in my thoughts and prayers.,but thought maybe reading a reply from someone who has gone through would be helpful.

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spiderw — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:30:19 GMT

KCDiva

I am sorry to hear about your son-in-law's health issue. I know news like this is difficult to handle. However, I am sure he will get through this ordeal and be fine. The medical field has made strides with cancers and some are now curable. Stay strong and have faith, things will be better, my best wishes to you and your family.

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ECBG — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:36:26 GMT

SO sorry. Praying.

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turtle52 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:22:15 GMT

My brother-in-law who is in his 70s was diagnosed about one year ago. He had Stage 2 also. He went to Sloan Kettering. He had surgery but no chemo. He is doing really well. Totally back to normal.

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meallen616 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:29:11 GMT

To your whole family,

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turtle52 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:32:37 GMT

Regarding my brother-in-law in my above text, they said that he might need chemo but would 't be able to tell until AFTER the surgery. Please get a second opinion re the chemo.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:40:37 GMT

Sending thoughts and prayers your way...

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:52:39 GMT

You and your family are certainly in my prayers, I know first hand how you are feeling and what you are going through. My son was dx with colon cancer at age 35 and apparently had been having rectal bleeding for 1 year before he was diagnosed. He finally told me after his then girlfriend had encouraged him to go to a urgent care center where a CT scan done confirmed the dx. He had sx and was dx with stage 1 no chemo or meds THANK THE LORD !!

After going through that and never having a colonoscopy myself his Dr. encouraged him to have me and his sister (she was 24) get a colonoscopy because of his young age having colon ca so we did. His sister was fine but they found a large polyp in my colon so I went through surgery as well and it ended up also being stage 1, no chemo or meds needed. again I give thanks to the Lord! we now have colonoscopies on a recommened basis and have been ok. My last colonoscopy 2021 showed a very small non cancerous polyp that was removed

So I say to you have faith that everything will work out if chemo is needed, they found it at a early stage so complete recovery is certainly in his future. You have my prayers for the best of outcomes !!