I am so shocked to hear this news about Bev. She was liked and a best friend to so many of us for who have posted here for years. Always so hopeful and helpful to newbies. Bev, had such a positive attitude even when she faced complications from treatment and going through cancer with her husband as ...
I had surgery to remove nodes last December. No follow up chemo if clear margins can be obtained. I needed to have several arteries grafted as the lymph nodes had either attached to or spread into the adjoining arteries. I had chemo and radiation prior to surgery. I would definitely have skipped the...
I am glad you got tested as you had precancerous polyps. You could have testing done for genetic FAP in which case you should have colonoscopies yearly and be monitored by a good GI doctor. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant inherited condition in which numerous adenomatou...
I had this super heroic operation done on Dec 20th 2017 at Emory Winship Cancer University Hospital here in Atlanta Georgia. I had 3 surgeons and 8 + hours on the table. I was very lucky as I had very little blood loss during the surgery and at 66 yrs old I left the hospital in 4 days. All the cance...
child6, I am only speaking from experience. The first time is always the worst when it comes to worry. I have learned so much for everyone here and the worry for me is always waiting to get the scan reports. But, I have learned to stay really busy and it helps. I am sure you will be fine... there is...
My cea was normal before surgery ... came out of surgery as a stage 3b CEA is not always a good marker for cancer for many people with colon cancer. I hope you get to see the oncologist BEFORE surgery. There have been changes that the surgeon may not be aware of for colon cancer .... ASCO is now rec...
Wife of Guy, That is a great question. I believe it is one that is asked a lot here and at the doctors office. Having experienced 12 rounds of first line chemo and then just recently radiation and xeloda for a recurrence of mCRC to my iliac and abdominal aorta. I will tell you I wanted to die rather...
I disagree on the need for a CT Scan first and get a second opinion. Had I done what your CRC surgeon suggested... never would have seen the lymph nodes that already had cancer and the stalk had grew through the colon already. Since you are so close to Duke I really would go there for a second opini...
Yes, makes me wonder too. Results of the CT scan are important too ... you could have other spots that would make the second colonoscopy a mute point and take you in a different direction with oncologist and colorectal surgeon. Be sure to seek out an NCI center for your best care. Best wishes for a ...