I learned I had colon cancer when I was in the emergency room for pain from a kidney stone. The doctor sent me for a CT scan to confirm that the blood in the urine was from a kidney stone. WhenI came back, he said "I can confirm that you have a kidney stone, but you have bigger problems. You have stage 4 colon cancer with metasteses to the liver." I was alone and I called my daughter. It was Ash Wednesday. (Feb 2008) I saw myprimary care doctor Thursday, had another CT scan on Friday and...