colon cancer - Cancer: Lung Message Board

karla1975 · 08-04-2008, 10:34 AM

I have an aunt that was diagnosed a 18months ago with colon cancer stage 4* she has most recently losing blood from unknown region due to her having diabetes and unable to see- she received a blood July 4 and needed again july 7* she was told recently that the cancer had spread to her lungs and liver* however she had previously had no symptoms of lung cancer* she is very lethargic and has bare to no appetite ( 1\2 can of ensure) per day * what is the prognosis for lung cancer- the dr wanted to try ths new chemo on her and she did receive a week from wednes but ever since chemo she has no appetite, doesnt even have enough energy to sit up* she has stated on several times that she will not be here much longer

ConnieB52 · 08-06-2008, 08:06 AM

Dear Karla1975

I just want to clear something up for you. Your Aunt does NOT have lung cancer. Your Aunt has Colon cancer that may have Spread to the lung. This is NOT considered lung cancer. It still remains colon cancer that has metastasis (Spread). They do NOT treat this as lung cancer. She will be treated for her colon cancer that has spread. The treatments are not the same as if she had lung cancer.

You will be better off on a Colon Cancer Board where you will get the proper answers.

Good luck to your Aunt.

Cat Az · 08-08-2008, 05:40 AM

Karla 1975 Sometimes the side effects from cancer treatment can be pretty brutal. What kind of prognosis did the Dr's give your Aunt? Please be positive when your around her. Urge friends and family to send Cards to her on a regular basis, this small gesture is really a pick me up and really makes one feel good. May God Bless Cat Az