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Discussion: colorectal cancer found in my 88 year old mother who had CHF
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Anonymous |
colorectal cancer found in my 88 year old mother who had CHF
Apr 9 2006, 8:48 PM EDT My dad checked my mom into a hospital (against her wishes and my pleas) because he wanted her to get tested for possible mini strokes. This was HIS fear and decision and not checked, diagnosed or recommended by their doctor. Once there, all tests came back negative, her heart was stable, etc. but they found blood tests showed loss of blood and gave a blood transfusion, did endoscopy and found tumor in colon. brought in surgeon who insisted she needed surgery to remove tumor or she would die within the next few weeks. If she had operation, he said she would live 1-2 years longer. Should surgery have been performed on our 88 year old mother who would NEVER have wanted it, was weak and tired, yet happy and capable until she got to hospital. had CHF and was 88 years old. I say the operation killed her, NOT the cancer. 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Louise |
RE: colorectal cancer found in my 88 year old mother who had CHF
Apr 10 2006, 1:56 PM EDT I'm sorry about your mother, Anonymous. It is possible you are entirely right -- your mother may have had several good months or years ahead of her without the surgery. One thing we have to keep in mind when we are considering our treatment options is our age and physical health. Some people will always choose the treatment, even if the risks are high. Others will choose to forgo treatment, and simply maximize the time they have left (which, depending on the cancer, may be years). All I can recommend is to get two or three recommendations when deciding how to treat or not treat your cancer. Especially if someone is at an advanced age where surgery could cause more harm than good. Thanks for sharing your mother's story. Do you find this valuable? |
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Anonymous |
RE: colorectal cancer found in my 88 year old mother who had CHF
Jul 21 2006, 9:41 AM EDT "I'm sorry about your mother, Anonymous.my mom is 80 and just found melanoma of the volva. she had surgery and the melanoma has returned. they did surgery again. they gave her 3 pints of blood yesterday because her blood was low. she also has shortness of breath. she is under doctors care but we do not know if this melanoma will just keep coming back. she is in such pain, 6 weeks after surgery. the burning if unbearable. Is there something to help that? Do you find this valuable? |
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Louise |
RE: colorectal cancer found in my 88 year old mother who had CHF
Jul 21 2006, 6:16 PM EDT "my mom is 80 and just found melanoma of the volva. she had surgery and the melanoma has returned. they did surgery again. they gave her 3 pints of blood yesterday because her blood was low. she also has shortness of breath. she is under doctors care but we do not know if this melanoma will just keep coming back. she is in such pain, 6 weeks after surgery. the burning if unbearable. Is there something to help that?"Anonymous, have you spoken with your mom's primary oncologist/caregiver about her pain? If she is having a lot of discomfort, her doctor should be informed so he or she can help find good pain management for your mom. There are many different painkillers out there, but not all will be suitable for your mom. Speak with her doctor about this. I hope she can find some comfort soon. Louise 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |