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Title: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: Unisaw 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.

Title: Re: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: Grandpa Shooter 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.

Title: Re: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: Hawkmoon 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.

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Post by: Ben 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.

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Post by: K Frame on August 04, 2021, 08:08:51 AM

So very sorry for your loss, Hank.

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Post by: MechAg94 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.

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Post by: WLJ on August 04, 2021, 09:05:06 AM

Sorry to hear. My condolences

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Post by: RocketMan on August 04, 2021, 10:12:50 AM

So sorry for your loss, Hank.

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Post by: fifth_column on August 04, 2021, 10:31:27 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss, Hank.

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Post by: TommyGunn on August 04, 2021, 10:38:24 AM

Sincerest condolences,  Hank.

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Post by: Larry Ashcraft 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.

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Post by: TechMan on August 04, 2021, 01:35:29 PM

My condolences to you and your family.  :'(

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Post by: dogmush on August 04, 2021, 02:21:02 PM

My Condolences, Hank.

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Post by: Jocassee 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.

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Post by: Cliffh on August 04, 2021, 06:56:31 PM

My sincerest condolences & prayers Hank.

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Post by: kgbsquirrel on August 04, 2021, 08:12:18 PM

 :'(  so sorry to hear that. *hug*

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Post by: Northwoods on August 04, 2021, 09:30:18 PM

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

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Post by: grampster on August 04, 2021, 09:42:10 PM

Condolences in the loss of your mom, Hank.

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Post by: Andiron on August 04, 2021, 09:49:02 PM

Sorry about your loss man. 

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Post by: Calumus on August 04, 2021, 09:51:21 PM

Sorry for your loss Hank.

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Post by: HeroHog on August 05, 2021, 03:56:50 AM

Sorry for your loss...

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Post by: lee n. field on August 05, 2021, 10:40:47 AM

My condolences. 

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Post by: Ron on August 05, 2021, 02:55:52 PM

My heartfelt condolences Hank.

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Post by: Brad Johnson on August 05, 2021, 03:12:29 PM

Prayers and condolences, buddy.

Brad

Title: Re: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: HankB on August 07, 2021, 05:36:58 PM

Thank you all - APS has a lot of good people, and I found your words and prayers comforting during a very tough time.

Title: Re: Lost my Mom to colon cancer
Post by: Viking on August 08, 2021, 11:50:18 PM

So sorry to hear it Hank. My condolences.