My best friend has been diagnosed with colon cancer and a secondary on her liver. What now?

She is having a stent fitted tomorrow to stop her bowel closing. I also heard the word metastatic used. Can anyone give me any information or links for this type of cancer?

Metastatic means the cancer has spread from its original location and colon cancer only starts in the colon. Typically stents are not used in these situations. The part of the colon involved with the tumor needs to be removed and if she has a single liver lesion they may remove that as well. I am sorry to tell you, but metastatic colon cancer is not curable. Treatment at this point is to extend life with the best quality possible. I am very sorry.

Colon cancer can develop in the stomach, through the small intestines, the large intestines, and out . The primary or first site is somewhere in the bowel & apparently has spread (or metastasized) to the liver. The spread can be either by direct contact or by the lymph system (meaning it doesn't have to directly touch the liver). The stent should prevent a blockage (or obstruction) from occurring and if she does not need a colostomy, it may be a good sign meaning it is not too large. She probably will need to have chemo which may kill the cancer cells in the bowel & liver. This all depends on the cancer type, and if the cancer is not aggressive, she may do well. Good luck.

Colon cancer can develop in the stomach, through the small intestines, the large intestines, and out . The primary or first site is somewhere in the bowel & apparently has spread (or metastasized) to the liver. The spread can be either by direct contact or by the lymph system The stent should prevent a blockage from occurring and if she does not need a colostomy, it may be a good sign meaning it is not too large. Your friend will need to have chemo which may kill the cancer cells in the bowel & liver. This all depends on the cancer type, and if the cancer is not aggressive. Your friend really needs your support stick by her and let her know that no matter what you are always going to be there for her.
Maddellena
hospice new york

The word metastatic means that the cancer has spread - in this case it has metastasized or spread to her liver. Once cancer starts spreading, treatments need to act quickly before it spreads more. She'll likely start treatment very soon, chemo, radiation or both are pretty popular options, as is surgery. The doctors would have met and discussed her case and decided what would be best for her.

Here are some links about colon cancer:
http://www.medicinenet.com/colon_cancer/...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorectal_...

I wish your friend the best of luck through treatment. Even though things may look grim, many people still pull through and go on to live long, happy lives.

Essiac tea (or Eissac tea) has shown great promise in combating cancer at a clinic in Canada run during the 1920s (Look up Rene Cassie). The same tea is available at some health food stores or on the internet. I use it for scrotal cancer and had the beginning signs of Leukemia; which disappeared after starting the tea. It can be used as a preventative measure or to treat existing cancers in higher dosage (one 4 oz. glass for preventative or two to three times a day for existing condition). No side effects.

Metastatic is the word used to refer to cancer that has spread from its starting point.

Good luck to your friend.

Thats the kind of cancer that is cause by having sex with guys. You need to ask her who she was having sex with so that they can be told. If she won't tell you, you should really tell her parents she was having sex so they can convince her to tell who it was.