Hi Colon Cancer is curable when treated early...If left it has a tendancie to spread to the liver which is then not curable...My friends husband has had most of his bowel removed and a bag fitted...The surgery was very painful but he is in full health now....Hes 75....that was over two years ago.....At 84 there is a risk with the surgery and also the chemotherapy given as adjuvent therapy..... With Mum the decision has got to be hers, treatments are getting better... See whats available now.... We wish you love and luck, Our thoughts are with you....My husband had a large tumour removed from the small intestine 3 and a half years ago followed by Chemo....It took its toll on him and he was only 34...please talk to your Mum, dont force her to have surgery or chemo if she wishes to live the rest of her life with some dignity...I have just lost my Mum....She was given the choice of Chemo, they said it could prelong her life by a few months...She choose not to have it.....She was only 66....She was kept pain free with Morphine .... Please chat to your Mum and tell her that you will support whatever decision shes makes......Your love is the best support and medicine ....take care Janie xoxoxoxoxo
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