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by menreeq
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: How easy is it to differentiate between benign liver spots and small mets on a CT scan?
Replies: 13
Views: 6063

Re: How easy is it to differentiate between benign liver spots and small mets on a CT scan?

I may have replied to this in the past, but I'll do a brief response. I am a radiologist, but this is NOT medical advice. I saw some information in the other posts that I wanted to comment on. CT has better spatial resolution than MRI, but MRI has better contrast resolution. They have different pros...
by menreeq
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:26 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: I think I'm gonna get a colonoscopy, would a virtual one be good?
Replies: 2
Views: 830

Re: I think I'm gonna get a colonoscopy, would a virtual one be good?

CT colonography disadvantages are radiation and inability to biopsy or remove lesions, polyps, etc. It is usually performed in those who cannot tolerate colonoscopy.

Talking to your primary care doctor about your concerns could be helpful.
by menreeq
Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: CAT Scan Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1079

Re: CAT Scan Question

It is a description of what the nodule looks like — solid, ground-glass (kinda hazy is how I would describe it) and mixed (both). The guidelines for how frequently a nodule is followed on CT is in part determined by whether it is solid or subsolid (Fleischner Criteria 2017). In any case, it is <6 mm...
by menreeq
Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:05 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: smallest tumors that turned up on your PET, PET/CT or PET/MRI ??
Replies: 16
Views: 3628

Re: smallest tumors that turned up on your PET, PET/CT or PET/MRI ??

Generally, a 7-8 mm lesion on CT can be detected on PET. Smaller lesions that are very hypermetabolic can sometimes be seen. But if a lesion is smaller than 8 mm, and it is negative on PET, you can’t be sure that it is truly negative because it may be too small. Sometimes a person will need all moda...
by menreeq
Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Nervous: Where is My Period?
Replies: 9
Views: 2200

Re: Nervous: Where is My Period?

I don’t have any advice but just checking in to see how it is going. Hope it’s just late.
by menreeq
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: LAR or sigmoid resection?
Replies: 4
Views: 2189

Re: LAR or sigmoid resection?

My tumor was also rectosigmoid and figuring out whether it was rectal or colon cancer was key. I looked up a lot of GU, CRS and radiology literature, and distance from the anal verge can vary. I think mine was 15 cm but it was treated as colon. If you’re at the border, it makes it tough. I had a rec...
by menreeq
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Is it an ovarian cyst or a potential ovarian met?
Replies: 13
Views: 3245

Re: Is it an ovarian cyst or a potential ovarian met?

Sounds like question has been answered, but in case someone sees this in the archive... MRI is better than US for evaluation of ovarian masses and cysts, but MRI protocols for surveillance of colon cancer are typically different than protocols that evaluate the “female pelvis” (uterine, ovarian, adn...
by menreeq
Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:22 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Looking for Stage II Updates for Colon Cancer Peeps
Replies: 25
Views: 7283

Re: Looking for Stage II Updates for Colon Cancer Peeps

While on Xeloda, I traveled cross country for the holidays. I avoided international travel even though I wasn’t immunosuppressed. My labs were normal, no drop in white blood cells or platelets. Although my chance for complication was low, I didn’t feel like taking major risks. My main issue was hand...
by menreeq
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Chemo opitions
Replies: 12
Views: 2851

Re: Chemo opitions

You and I have the same TNM staging, same tumor location and same surgery. I did six months of Xeloda. My decision was whether to do Xeloda or nothing. All three Oncs I consulted did not recommend the platin based drug because the side effect profile is much worse. Also, the new data on 3 vs 6 month...
by menreeq
Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:03 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Today's CT Scan/1 Year from Resection
Replies: 8
Views: 2140

Re: Today's CT Scan/1 Year from Resection

Congrats CAgirl!! So happy for you. I haven’t had any imaging since before surgery. I’m nervous. I get my first post chemo scan tomorrow. Onc wants me to do 12-month intervals also. I am a lower stage and I understand per NCCN. But I also feel unsettled about it. If all clear tomorrow, I may still g...
by menreeq
Fri Feb 16, 2018 3:26 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Internal hernia into descending mesocolon
Replies: 9
Views: 1883

Re: Internal hernia into descending mesocolon

Has your wife lost a lot of weight? Loss of mesenteric fat can cause SMA syndrome. Hopefully putting some weight back will help.

Take care!
by menreeq
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:48 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Quick question about colonoscopy
Replies: 8
Views: 2084

Re: Quick question about colonoscopy

You can decline anesthesia. I did this for the sigmoidoscopy and rectal US I had 4 days after my initial colonoscopy. I wanted to see the ultrasound. It wasn't hard at all but I bet it would be more painful if I were awake for the entire colonoscopy, not just to sigmoid. For my followup, I plan to s...
by menreeq
Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Xeloda "withdrawal" symptoms?
Replies: 9
Views: 2354

Re: Xeloda "withdrawal" symptoms?

I've had hand foot syndrome since cycle 2. I've been well moisturized with Udderly Smooth. What's weird is the itching started AFTER my last dose and despite the cream. Sometimes the cream seems to make it worse, and I've considered the possibility of a developing allergy to the cream. My HFS sympto...
by menreeq
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:05 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Enlarged lymph node seen after surgery on CT scan. Not sure what this means. Anyone have any experience with this?
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Re: Enlarged lymph node seen after surgery on CT scan. Not sure what this means. Anyone have any experience with this?

Caveat about PET is that infection can also have increased uptake. So, while sometimes the SUV value on PET can favor neoplasm over infection (or vice versa), sometimes PET can't differentiate between the two.
by menreeq
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Xeloda "withdrawal" symptoms?
Replies: 9
Views: 2354

Xeloda "withdrawal" symptoms?

Has anyone else experienced itching after completing Xeloda? I'm 10 days after my last dose and my hands and feet have been so itchy. I was wondering if I was allergic to Udderly Smooth cream all of a sudden, but I seem to get the itching even without it. Although the cream seems to exacerbate it. I...

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