I have been diagnosed with colon cancer . I have been given a life expectancy of 1/2 years. What will happen to me . how ill will I become .Will the cancer spread to other parts of my body . I had surgery to remove tumour but there are still nodules in my abdominal cavity which cannot be removed. there was also some lymph node involvement. thank you
Welcome to ChatDoctorThanks for the query. I am very sorry about your serious disease. This is probably carcinomas and this is bad sign of cancer spreading usually means that no treatment is possible anymore, just palliative. Such cancers usually spread mostly in abdominal cavity and death is caused by bacteria and general weakness due to inability to eat after bowel obstruction. Sometimes it goes into lungs and brain too. It is hard to predict the life expectancy, but it is usually 4-8 months.You'll be weaker and lose weight rapidly, alos, you may feel nausea, vomiting and certain degree of abdominal pain, but it can be relived with medicines. There is possibility of so called HI PEC therapy so ask your surgeon about it. I hope you'll find strength to live the rest of your life with positive energy.  Wish you good health. Regards.