, Hello everyone,
I just got news two days ago that my best friend of 30 yrs was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. This is her second time around. Four years ago, at the age of 45, she had her original diagnose, she had surgery, chemo, and was cancer free until now. The cancer has spread to both her liver and lungs. I wanted to find out more about her type of cancer, and through my research, I came upon your wonderful web sight. I have been reading some of the entries and I found some very encouraging responses. Since I live in Minneapolis and she in Austin, Texas, I don't get to see her often. When I speak to her on the phone I feel as though I get tongue tied at what to talk about. Everything I say seems so trivial compared to what she is dealing with. She has assured me though that conversations that don't include cancer are much appreciated. She has an amazing outlook and spirit, and I cannot state enough how much respect and admiration I have for her right now. And I don't want to burden her too much with how this is affecting me. That is why I am grateful I discovered your web sight. I can provide her with as much support and encouragement as she will need, and she has an amazing circle of friends close to her in Austin that will assist her with this journey. I guess though for those of us who will be taking care of her we will also need a soft place to rest and talk about our feelings. So is it o.k. for me to do that here on this sight? I know that those of you that have survived stage IV colon cancer, and those of you who are currently fighting for your lives, and for those friends and family members of those cancer patients I have much to learn from. I humbly would appreciate any guidance and knowledge you have to share.
Thank you so much.
Donna.