Author Topic: Lost my Mom to colon cancer (Read 767 times)

HankB · « **on:** August 04, 2021, 07:00:47 AM »

Sadly, yesterday my Mom lost her nearly 4 year long battle with colon cancer. Despite chemo and radiation - which slowed the spread - there were finally too many organs involved and at the hospital her condition kept deteriorating until she fell into an unresponsive sleep and didn't wake up. A petite but very strong woman, she went through a lot these past 4 years including a very painful osteoporotic stress fracture of the lower back (think sciatica on steroids) and kept coming back . . . until now. She was mentally sharp as a tack, took care of her own personal needs herself, and maintained her unfailingly good humor until the very end. I'll miss her a lot.

She was 92.

Unisaw · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2021, 07:14:42 AM »

So sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like she fought the good fight with grace.

Grandpa Shooter · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2021, 07:25:58 AM »

I just spent a year and a half with my wife and colon cancer. She survived but will never be the same. Your Mom must have been a strong woman to bear 4 years of battle. Cherish the memories. I will pray for peace for you and your family.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2021, 07:32:27 AM »

92 years is a good run. I'm very sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that she maintained her faculties for all those years.

Ben · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2021, 07:53:25 AM »

My sincerest condolences and empathy, Hank. Your mom sounded like a very strong woman to battle four years of cancer, especially, as it seems, staying in good humor through the ordeal. At least after all that pain, she had a peaceful passing in her sleep. Stay strong, my friend.

K Frame · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2021, 08:08:51 AM »

So very sorry for your loss, Hank.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2021, 08:55:02 AM »

Sorry to hear that.

My parents are in their late 70's so I worry it will happen eventually. Hopefully they will get at least that far. I just try to visit as often as I can.

WLJ · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2021, 09:05:06 AM »

Sorry to hear. My condolences

RocketMan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2021, 10:12:50 AM »

So sorry for your loss, Hank.

fifth_column · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2021, 10:31:27 AM »

I'm very sorry for your loss, Hank.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2021, 10:38:24 AM »

Sincerest condolences, Hank.

Larry Ashcraft · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2021, 01:34:41 PM »

So, sorry, you have our condolences. Lost my mom almost a year ago, too. She was 91.

TechMan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2021, 01:35:29 PM »

My condolences to you and your family.

dogmush · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2021, 02:21:02 PM »

My Condolences, Hank.

Jocassee · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2021, 02:43:37 PM »

I'm so sorry to hear this Hank. I'm saying a prayer for you and your family. I'm glad you had her in your life.

Cliffh · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2021, 06:56:31 PM »

My sincerest condolences & prayers Hank.

kgbsquirrel · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2021, 08:12:18 PM »

so sorry to hear that. *hug*

sumpnz · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2021, 09:30:18 PM »

Condolences. 92 is a good run, but still hard to see it end.

grampster · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2021, 09:42:10 PM »

Condolences in the loss of your mom, Hank.

Andiron · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2021, 09:49:02 PM »

Sorry about your loss man.

Calumus · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2021, 09:51:21 PM »

Sorry for your loss Hank.

HeroHog · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2021, 03:56:50 AM »

Sorry for your loss...

lee n. field · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2021, 10:40:47 AM »

My condolences.

Ron · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2021, 02:55:52 PM »

My heartfelt condolences Hank.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2021, 03:12:29 PM »

Prayers and condolences, buddy.

Brad

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