I am back on the forum , 9 months after an abdominal surgery to remove retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis. This was followed by FOLFIRI (12 rounds- that is 6 months) during which I lost all hair I suffered foot drop from the surgery due to nerve damage sustained during the surgery . I limp and us...
I am back on the forum , 9 months after an abdominal surgery to remove retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis. This was followed by FOLFIRI (12 rounds- that is 6 months) during which I lost all hair I suffered foot drop from the surgery due to nerve damage sustained during the surgery . I limp and us...
Solitary lymph node (SLN) metastasis is a distinct subset of colon cancer associated with good prognosis. You might want to try Ask-A-Doc, a free service on OncoPower app. They have a panel of US Oncologists help patients manage symptoms or treatment options or virtually any questions absolutely fr...
Yeah, we were told they only do surgery on lymph nodes if it's a particular node that is "causing a problem." It's a more difficult surgery than one might think. But why not SBRT? Is this node in a previous radiation field or is the intestine at risk? Radiation was very effective on my DH...
Hi catstaff, this node is not in a previous radiation field or near intestine. My oncologist did not bring up SBRT but I will ask about it when I meet the radiologist
I met with my oncologist yesterday and he asked about my openness to strong chemo (FOLFOXIRI) for about three months and follow up with maintenance chemo. I responded that I am open to everything. He believes that the chemo can kill cancer cells in the lymph node and will provide systemic therapy. H...
It was 2.3 x 1.5 cm at diagnosis 1.7 x 1.2 after chemo, before surgery, I had3 lymph nodes removed, the other 2 were negative. Both my surgeon and oncologist are optimistic about survival, so I’m going with that! Thanks a lot for your response DennyP I admire your positive attitude. Your responses ...
I wouldn’t put too much stock in survival rates for this situation as it is so rare there isn’t great data. The isolated case studies show a good survival rate with surgery and chemo. Stay positive and good luck! Thank you DennyP Would you remember how big was your lymph node when it was surgically...
Sorry to hear that. I don't know much info about lymph node mets, seems like it's a rare case. So what statistics says? Hi Sevilla, Good to know that your mother is getting care from some of the best doctors in your country. She is very fortunate in that regard. I wanted to point out that in some v...
Hello, I wish you to start a treatment as soon as possible. I'm following your story for some period because my mom has kind of the same situation but our oncologist do not ask to do a PET yet... CT only and it's clean for 2 times in a row. I'm worrying so much about it but what makes me think it's...
Thank you Denny and Sevilla for your kind messages. I am yet to hear from my oncologist on a treatment plan. I am hoping for a curative plan rather than a palliative plan. I have heard that these pelvic lymph nodes are hard to operate upon. I hope my team finds some surgeon who is willing to perform...