Marlon Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Hi all. My mom is still in the hospital. She's in a lot less pain now and talks now. They removed part of her small bowel and part of the colon, and placed a colostomy bag. My aunt says the surgeon took out everything that looked affected. The remaining ovary was fine, and I believe she said there were no visible tumors on the lungs. However, there is lymph node involvement, and they want to start chemo in a few weeks when they feel my mom has recovered enough from the surgery. There are a billion things going thru my mind right now, but most importantly, I am wondering if she can even take the supplements now that she doesn't have a normal digestive system. This is a nightmare. Has anyone known anyone who was a cancer survivor/patient that had a colostomy and chemo at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 One of my relatives had colon cancer, had the colostomy, and underwent chemo. It's rough, but it can be done, Marlon. Wishing you all well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Maron, Glad to hear that your mom is suffering less pain now. Prayers and best thoughts going out for your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Marlon, I am so sorry about your Mom. It is not an easy road to be on. Know you and your family are thought about and prayers are being said. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hi, I perforated my colon as I was making my first chemo appointment, so chemo was delayed until I was out of the hospital from that. And yes, I was anemic and malnourished and lots of things when I had emergency surgery. I had chemo starting a month late, but continued on schedule from there. I lost about 18'' of intestine, but seeing as we have something like 18 feet, there's plenty of room to absorb nourishment. If you're doubting, ask the 'ostomy resource nurse, either through the hospital or the home care specialists, about nutrition. I believe they would have told you if it were a special case. I know other cancer patients have had ostomies, and not just bowel cancer patients. They've also had chemo. If you have questions, ask your doctor, ask, ask, ask!! You all are in my prayers, I'm glad your mom is more comfortable now. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Marlon, Whenever you have a question (we all know there are no dumb ones), jot it down, and take them all up w/ the oncol. Dr. or nurse. Make sure you write down the answers as well, I've learned about that one the hard way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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