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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 9:43pm
Hello everyone. I'm new here. Looking for some support and a sounding board for my feelings. Found out a week ago the DH has colon cancer. He is just 36 yrs old. He had his colonoscopy today and the tumor was very big. He is scheduled for surgery tomorrow for a colon resection. They are taking 20 in of colon. We are hoping that the tumor is contained and has not perforated the wall of the colon and spread. I am beyond devastated. One year ago DH's dad was diagnosed with cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma which had spread to lungs, liver and bone) and he died one month later. Cancer runs very heavily in his family. We have 2 little girls, 6 and 4. I am so scared. We live like 200 miles from any family. I know I need to be strong for him and for our babies. It's just so hard. He is the love of my life. He is our world. I am trying to think positive and not think of the "maybes" or "what if's" but Cancer is such a strong word. Thanks for reading this. I really have no one to talk to and I am hoping this would help me cope.
Cristy
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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: cp06
Fri, 02-22-2008 - 10:52pm

Welcome to the board.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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