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**beardman2** · 06-21-2007, 01:48 AM

So I've hinted at this several times over the last couple weeks but the time has finally come. A cancerous tumor was found in my mothers colon. why they don't just call it colon cancer is beyond me. This was found by accident. My mother has had health problems for many years. starting out of college with a broken back she has had one knee replaced, several back surgeries, and this is her official 10th major surgery.

Because of her severe back pain she has been trying to find a pain drug to help her get off some rather nasty ones she's on. One of them caused a reaction that landed her in the hospital a couple months back (non-emergency). Long story short they figure out her blood count is equivalent to being two pints low. Obviously they want to know where its going so she has every test done under the sun. Eventually they decide the only thing left is the gastrointestinal check. they obviously found something. The good news is according to all the testing done so far it doesn't look like its spread anywhere else. It also appears to be in the early stages. Projected outcome is good with returning to (almost) normal life and living for many years to come.

Now the bad news. Obviously there is still the chance once they get in there it will turn out worse than was expected from the MRI's, CT scans, and ultrasounds already done. The other problem is its location. It appears to be to close to...well lets spare the details. It could mean she will have to get a colostomy temporarily (for sure) and possibly permanent one. It's not a pretty thought to have to go through life with one of these. Luckily she realizes the alternative could be death by cancer.

Why am I telling you this? The point is we were damn lucky. This should not be a life threatening event if all goes to plan. However because it was caught by accident this could be turning out a lot worse. So boys and girls. Get your checkups done. Especially if something doesn't seem "right".

Because there is higher risk of ovarian cancer in someone in her position she is also getting a hysterectomy at the same time.

With being through ten surgeries before we don't expect any complications but prayers to whoever it is you pray to would be great.

Sorry to tell you guys all this admit idly "gross" subject. However as she has been going through this and trying to research on the internet she was struck by how little people are aware of the dangers as compared to say breast cancer. So I'm doing my part to pass on the info.

Thanks in advance and a long healthy, happy life to you and your loved ones.

NoBrAiNr · 06-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Prayers Sent.

Jmanwit · 06-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Beardman2,

My prayers will be with you and yours. Just tell her that God is on her side, and so are we. Thanks to God, they found that.

Jmanwit

**Frenchy** · 06-21-2007, 01:59 AM

Needless to say, my prayers are with your mom and your whole family, buddy!

rodnocker1 · 06-21-2007, 02:02 AM

Sounds like your Mother has already had more than her share of problems. Our prayers and best wishes go out to both you and your Mom.

**beardman2** · 06-21-2007, 02:04 AM

gees you guys act fast!

I'm off to pass out. Take my wife out to lunch for our anniversary tomorrow and then off to the hospital! I'll update when I get some time.

the_gunman1 · 06-21-2007, 02:14 AM

Prayin now brother.

DanTheEldest · 06-21-2007, 03:10 AM

Sorry to hear that, beardman. Thoughts and prayers offered.

MikeA · 06-21-2007, 03:42 AM

beardman....know all to well what you are going through, prayers are goin' out...

mike

CPES · 06-21-2007, 03:56 AM

Thoughts and prayers going out to the family, Beardman. Best wishes to all of you. Hang in there, it sounds like your mother is one tough woman!

06-21-2007, 01:48 AM	#1
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	Prayers requested. kinda long. So I've hinted at this several times over the last couple weeks but the time has finally come. A cancerous tumor was found in my mothers colon. why they don't just call it colon cancer is beyond me. This was found by accident. My mother has had health problems for many years. starting out of college with a broken back she has had one knee replaced, several back surgeries, and this is her official 10th major surgery. Because of her severe back pain she has been trying to find a pain drug to help her get off some rather nasty ones she's on. One of them caused a reaction that landed her in the hospital a couple months back (non-emergency). Long story short they figure out her blood count is equivalent to being two pints low. Obviously they want to know where its going so she has every test done under the sun. Eventually they decide the only thing left is the gastrointestinal check. they obviously found something. The good news is according to all the testing done so far it doesn't look like its spread anywhere else. It also appears to be in the early stages. Projected outcome is good with returning to (almost) normal life and living for many years to come. Now the bad news. Obviously there is still the chance once they get in there it will turn out worse than was expected from the MRI's, CT scans, and ultrasounds already done. The other problem is its location. It appears to be to close to...well lets spare the details. It could mean she will have to get a colostomy temporarily (for sure) and possibly permanent one. It's not a pretty thought to have to go through life with one of these. Luckily she realizes the alternative could be death by cancer. Why am I telling you this? The point is we were damn lucky. This should not be a life threatening event if all goes to plan. However because it was caught by accident this could be turning out a lot worse. So boys and girls. Get your checkups done. Especially if something doesn't seem "right". Because there is higher risk of ovarian cancer in someone in her position she is also getting a hysterectomy at the same time. With being through ten surgeries before we don't expect any complications but prayers to whoever it is you pray to would be great. Sorry to tell you guys all this admit idly "gross" subject. However as she has been going through this and trying to research on the internet she was struck by how little people are aware of the dangers as compared to say breast cancer. So I'm doing my part to pass on the info. Thanks in advance and a long healthy, happy life to you and your loved ones. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-21-2007, 01:55 AM	#2
NoBrAiNr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Allegheny Co., PA Posts: 484	Prayers Sent. __________________ There comes a time when a man has to grab a bull by the tail, and look the problem in the face!

06-21-2007, 01:55 AM	#3
Jmanwit XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 1,414	Beardman2, My prayers will be with you and yours. Just tell her that God is on her side, and so are we. Thanks to God, they found that. Jmanwit __________________ Everyone else hase one... http://jmanwit.blogspot.com/ *God Doesn't Let The Angels Die...* Springfield Armory Xtreme Duty .45 ACP The .45 ACP - 230 grains of freedom! Remington 870 Security 12 gauge M1 Garand "The single greatest battle implement ever devised by man" - A great American CMMG M4gery

06-21-2007, 01:59 AM	#4
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,771	Needless to say, my prayers are with your mom and your whole family, buddy! __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "The Republicans know we have a constitution, and they dismiss it with contempt and arrogance ... The Democrats simply never heard of it ..."--Livyjr-2008

06-21-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 597	Sounds like your Mother has already had more than her share of problems. Our prayers and best wishes go out to both you and your Mom. __________________ Rodney

06-21-2007, 02:04 AM	#6
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	gees you guys act fast! I'm off to pass out. Take my wife out to lunch for our anniversary tomorrow and then off to the hospital! I'll update when I get some time. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-21-2007, 02:14 AM	#7
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	Prayin now brother. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

06-21-2007, 03:10 AM	#8
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,657	Sorry to hear that, beardman. Thoughts and prayers offered. __________________ Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. Government is not the solution to our problems--government is the problem. --Ronald Reagan (both) If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. --2 Chronicles 7:14

06-21-2007, 03:42 AM	#9
MikeA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SW, PA Posts: 324	beardman....know all to well what you are going through, prayers are goin' out... mike __________________ "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." -- Alexander Hamilton "Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock." --Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

06-21-2007, 03:56 AM	#10
CPES XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,031	Thoughts and prayers going out to the family, Beardman. Best wishes to all of you. Hang in there, it sounds like your mother is one tough woman! __________________ We must carry arms because we value our lives and those of our loved ones, because we will not be dealt with by force or threat of force, and do not live at the pleasure and discretion of the lawless. - Jeff Snyder Sig P226 9mm Glock 22 Mossberg 500 20" Persuader 12 Gauge 5.56mm AR15-A3 (being built)

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