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Richard’s Story


by: Faith for RTJ on Fri, Sep 14 2007

At the age of 37, Richard was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer Nov 30, 2006. He first complained of stomach cramps, after being treated for a stomach virus and screened for everything under the sun, the doctor decided to do a colonoscopy where they discovered a blockage. He was rushed into emergency surgery where it was determined he had stage 3 Colon Cancer he underwent Chemotherapy for 6 months only to discover he had a 6 inch tumor in his rectum. On July 31, 2007 he had his rectum removed and now has a colostomy bag. He was told recently, his cancer is in stage 4. He has microscopic tumors in his liver and the metastasis process has started.

This is a posting for my best friend and the father of my 13 year old son.

September 2007

  • Journey Of Hope - by Suzanne - (Thu, Sep 20 2007)
    Just over nine years ago I embarked on a journey that I never expected to take. It was a trip that began with stage IV colon cancer at the age of 31 and as of yet has no end. Along this cancer excursion I have found strength in places that I would have never thought to look, I have touched and been touched by people who I would have otherwise never met, and I have learned that life is synonymous with hope. [more..]
  • Richard’s Story - by Faith for RTJ - (Fri, Sep 14 2007)
    At the age of 37, Richard was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer Nov 30, 2006. He first complained of stomach cramps, after being treated for a stomach virus and screened for everything under the sun, the doctor decided to do a colonoscopy where they discovered a blockage. [more..]
  • Life Changing Experience - by Brent - (Fri, Sep 14 2007)
    My name is Brent, I am 45 years old and I live in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and on May 3, 2006 I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I had a second colonoscopy after experiencing some real bad bowel problems. A polyp was found, a biopsy was taken and the waiting began for the results of the biopsy. The waiting was the hardest thing I had ever had to experience. Or so I thought. Little did I know the result of that biopsy would change my life forever. [more..]
  • colon cancer alternative cures? - by jenny - (Wed, Sep 12 2007)
    I just stumble upon this site. My friend from philippines just email me some info regarding cure on colon cancer and I was very interested and wanted to buy the tea to drink for cleansing. [more..]
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