my grandma

im sad and worried about my grandma..... she told me she thinks she has colon cancer and also that she has a lump in her breast thats been there for almost a year.... i told her she needs to get checked but she told me she doent want to know if she has cancer... she said it would just make her worry more if she knew.. she said that if it is and she found out that she would get the treatment anyways..... her dad and mom both died of colon cancer .... i was looking the symptoms up for colon cancer and it fits her to a t....... shes so stubborn....

Maybe after some time she will start accepting it and seek medical attention

she accepts it she just said shes not gonna see a doc.. she said it prob to late anyways....

Maybe you could tell a doctor about this whole situation and ask what you should do? Obviously if she doesn't want medical treatment, there is no forcing her, but maybe a doctor could give you advice on how to treat her, what you could do for her, etc? Maybe that's a dumb idea, though. I'm sorry you are going through this.

Hi Skittles,

I know a couple of people like this. They just would rather not know - it makes it tough for the people that love them to deal with their decision.

Just be supportive and tell her you love her and let her go her way. If she wants to talk about going to a doctor certainly speak about it, but I find if you try to push they go further away.

Tranquility

I am so sorry skittles...

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I'm sure this is so heartbreaking for you and the rest of your family. I'm so sorry hon.

If there is anything I can do, please feel free to pm me.

I'm sure she will love and appreciate any support you can give her at this time.

Take good care!
Hugsssss
J

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thnkas everyone....

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My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in September. It has metastacized to his liver and lungs. He's had surgery to remove the tumors in his colon and has undergone chemo for 6 months. Just 1 more week of chemo and a surgery to reverse the colostomy and he is done!!! His "warning" signs started just a few weeks before the diagnosis with severe diahrrea. Just wanted to let you know that even though his cancer had reached a probable terminal stage that he has pulled through!!! There is hope.

Take care,
Dee

yeah....ty.. i know she could be helped but she wont go...... she said she doesnt want to get that one test done to check the colon was it hurts.. she had one done a long time ago... but we try to tell her that they can put u to sleep now for it and she stil says no..... she said "i dont want to know.. im 74 ive lived long enough...... "

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