How do you cope when colon cancer becomes incurable?
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18 days agoI’m 62yo and was just told that my colon cancer has become incurable. Statistically I have 2 years, with treatment but the treatment will just prolong the inevitable. My husband and I are in shock and don’t know what to do. This is not what we expected 2 years ago when I was diagnosed with stage 3 CRC. I went through surgery and 6 months of chemo, which ended in 2 weeks in hospital on IV nutrition due to chemo toxicity. At that time they said I was likely cured. 9 months later I had a liver lesion (so now stage 4). I had that removed at the end of Jan 2026 but a new lesion 5 months later with evidence of more spread outside the liver. I’m devastated. I have an adult disabled son who lives with us. I can’t image leaving my husband and son alone. Alls I can do is cry.
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18 days agoFinding ways to cope with an incurable diagnosis often involves taking things one day at a time and focusing on what brings meaning and comfort during this difficult journey. Many people in similar situations find strength through connecting with others who understand, exploring palliative care options that prioritize quality of life, and having open conversations with loved ones about fears and wishes for the time ahead.
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16 days agoPrayers for you and your family.
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14 days agoI am praying too
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12 days agoPrayers ❤️
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11 days agoPrayers for you and your family
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9 days agoI'm so sorry 😞 I hope you can find peace and comfort in Jesus and your transition to his presence 🙏 💓 I'm sure you have shown and will write down for your husband how to care for your Son until you all are reunited ❤️
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7 days agoAsk for Gods help today
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6 days agoGood morning Grace, Some food for thought on this beautiful morning folks.. Scripture tells us to seek the kingdom of heaven and believe with our whole heart and soul in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.. Every one of us who has woken this day has been blessed with another chance to become closer to Christ.. Let us give thanks for this day. As for some food; Think fellow people He gave sight to the blind, He enabled the lame to walk,He brought Lazarus back from the grave.. So tell me please what chance does a parasite like cancer have against His Almighty Power.. The only thing standing in the way is OUR FAITH.. He said we have the power to move mountains if only we BELIEVE.. What chance does a parasite like cancer have against OUR FAITH.. Heavenly Father I beseech thee to touch the lives of all fighting this parasite called cancer in Jesus Name Amen.. God Bless Thomas
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15 hours agoPraying for you 🙏
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