Dealing with a Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis
These resources are provided to help you cope with a recent diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer.
Overview of Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Formerly known as Duke's D colon cancer, stage 4 colon cancer is the most advanced cancer stage. In general, stage 4 colon cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes and other parts of the body. In general, approximately 8-15 percent of people with stage 4 colon cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis.
Formerly known as Duke's D colon cancer, stage 4 colon cancer is the most advanced cancer stage. In general, stage 4 colon cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes and other parts of the body. In general, approximately 8-15 percent of people with stage 4 colon cancer are still alive five years after their diagnosis.
Telling Family and Friends
Telling family and friends you have cancer can be difficult. This article explains how to break the news of your cancer diagnosis to everyone from your spouse to your children.
Telling family and friends you have cancer can be difficult. This article explains how to break the news of your cancer diagnosis to everyone from your spouse to your children.
Woman Earns Black Belt While Receiving Chemotherapy
An article published in the Mansfield News told the story of a woman with stage 4 colon cancer who earned a black belt in Taekwondo during her treatment cycle. Helen Taylor is 49 and was diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer that had spread to her liver. The doctor said her chances of survival weren't very good, but Taylor didn't let that get in the way of her goal: obtaining a black belt.
An article published in the Mansfield News told the story of a woman with stage 4 colon cancer who earned a black belt in Taekwondo during her treatment cycle. Helen Taylor is 49 and was diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer that had spread to her liver. The doctor said her chances of survival weren't very good, but Taylor didn't let that get in the way of her goal: obtaining a black belt.
Kentucky Woman Takes Charge of Her Care
Judy Wallace went to the doctor with a self-diagnosis of food poisoning and came home with a professional diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer. When her doctor gave her six months to live, Judy researched her options and settled on a combination of conventional medicine and an alternative treatment called CAAT Therapy.
Judy Wallace went to the doctor with a self-diagnosis of food poisoning and came home with a professional diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer. When her doctor gave her six months to live, Judy researched her options and settled on a combination of conventional medicine and an alternative treatment called CAAT Therapy.