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My youngest son, age 48 in 2019 was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer. They did laparoscopic surgery, took 99% of his colon (no colostomy). Also took over 70 lymph nodes out. He underwent 6 months of chemo treatments with two different chemo meds, and thankfully has been cancer free since. He lost no weight, lost no hair, and ate what he wanted. Gained weight actually.


3 posted on 06/21/2025 9:00:10 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

Thank you for sharing what a wonderful outcome.


4 posted on 06/21/2025 9:31:45 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: mass55th

Wonderful to hear such a positive outcome. Thanks for a great story. Cheering him on and so sorry he had to go through it.

My husband had colon cancer several decades ago and did no chemo after surgery and didn’t modify diet afterwards. No recurrence and we’re continually grateful to his surgeon.


6 posted on 06/21/2025 10:05:14 PM PDT by mairdie
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