How do you cope with stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at 50?

Receiving a stage 4 diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and it's completely understandable to have complex feelings about working with your medical team. Many people in this community have found that building trust with their healthcare providers, asking lots of questions, and advocating for themselves helps them feel more in control during treatment. The members here have walked similar paths and often share valuable insights about navigating both the medical and emotional aspects of this journey.

Been with Stage 4 for 7 years now. Stay positive

We have to stay positive. Talking to others and listening is the best therapy that wr can give each other.

I was given 5 years with stage 4 colon cancer and you have had 7 years?? Wow~ that gives me alittle hope ❤️🙏🏻

What are your treatments?

I too have had stage 4 metastatic colon cancer for 7 years and feeling good. Always keep a positive attitude.

I don’t know for sure how long I’ve had it, I know at least 5, but wasn’t diagnosed until January of this year

Well I was just told that the treatments are not working. Stage 3 colon cancer. It like the doctors are giving up

Has anybody with stage 4 colorectal cancer had cachexia and if so, what did you do about it?

I have a great doctor. And he seems genuine in helping me beat this, but the first doctor was lazy and didn’t care.