My best wishes to each of you going thru treatment for colon cancer. I was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 3 c tumour into 6 of 13 nodes. My surgeon and onc did not give me much chance for survival  . I was 48 at dx . I went thru surgery and 48 sessions of chemo over nearly a year. I am now 66 and nearly at the end of year 19 of survival still cancer free. 22nd of Jan I start year 20. My best wishes to you all ,survivors caregivers , friends and family. Surviving survival is not always easy but it beats the options. Ron. ... View more

Hi Hannah I personally wouldnt delay any type of cancer treatment, you have young children, i also live on a farm and have young kids, they were alot younger when i had cancer treatment, i too am 3 and a half hours away from the city but we just had to make it work, it meant my husband couldnt be with me but other family members rallied around to help, you need to have the treatment and timing can be crucial, put yourself first just this once and get yourself better for your husband and kids, best of luck xx ... View more

JLO comments are appreciated just about Finished the trip, days from home now it's been great. kj ... View more

HI KellyK I am not in the same situation as you however did go through bowel cancer (stage 2) at age 30 back in 2010. I had a colostomy bag for a while which has now been reversed. Im not sure if I can be any support for you or not but thought I would send you a message to see how you are going. Regards Stacey ... View more

hi there, I was diagnosed in 2010 aged 30 and I have since been through the treatments operations etc but I have since suffered with anxiety, if its too much go to your GP & explain how you feel I am on a low dose medication which helps me so much I have tried to go off in but have found that life it much more pleasant on it! You have nothing to be ashamed of, I figure its just a part of the whole process, goodluck ... View more

Hi Maggie, Sorry to hear about your loss. That deeply saddens me. My treatment finished last October. I just had my latest Colostomy with the all clear. Its been a year since my operation to remove the tumor so I am hope clear sailing from here. However the threat and fear of it returning is always there. I guess even if I remain free of cancer I actually still live with cancer. I have gotten my business back on track and my babies are doing great. Both are coming up to 1st and 2nd birthday May. All is pretty good at the moment so fingers crossed. Regards, Craig. ... View more

lHi Cheryl I am 31 years old and like Ron was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer at 29. Times can be very daunting, it can be good going on the internet but what i was told was to read the cancer council info as its definitely correct. The chemo isnt an easy ride but i found i wasnt as sick as some other people having chemo for other things. Lots of rest and listening to your body is my advice and becareful with cold things/food, the nurses will explain all that, i used to ask hundreds of questions and found the chemo nurses fantastic more helpful than my oncologist at times!! Goodluck to you and your husband on this journey lots of positive thoughts coming your way Regards Stacey ... View more

I wish your daughter well. It must be heart breaking to see your child with cancer of any knid .I hope the MRI shows a good result . ... View more

My apologies Karinise, I stand corrected ,no disrespect intended, Ron. ... View more

Hi everyone, Thank you all for posting back to me. It has been a ray of sunlight in my otherwise dismal world. I have an 8 year old daughter. She is the sunshine of my life. According to the doctors the cancer has spread and now I have a brain tumor of all things. I would have thought it would spread gradually to like the stomach or something. The doctors dont like my chances but I am a fighter. Nevertheless I am making sure my will is in order and that Ayeisha will get raised by people I approve of. I havent given up but it is dark days for me. Moni ... View more