In a lengthy post, Colton revealed and explained his mother’s condition saying: “My mom has been in and out of the hospital since January. After multiple tests we found out she actually has advanced cirrhosis of the liver & kidney failure. A diagnosis that can be cured with a liver transplant.”
Colton added that while she can be cured with a transplant “she doesn't have that much time to wait for a new liver,” leading doctors to suggest Dana focus on her “quality of life rather than quantity of life.”
Colton describes his mom as someone who “loves to laugh” and said even after finding out her sad news she told him: “The best thing to do in these situations is to laugh.”
Following the doctor’s suggestions, Colton revealed he and his family have taken “steps to make mom comfortable” by setting up a hospice at home so she can be with her boyfriend Gary and her cat Fasa.
The Arrow actor ended his post by revealing that a GoFundMe page he and his family set up has reached its goal and they are able to hire an inhouse nurse. He added that every penny raised over the goal will be donated to American Liver Foundation to help others who are suffering from the same disease.
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