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by skb
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Clean scans but CEA of 15.6 ! Seen this yet?
Replies: 20
Views: 6476

Re: Clean scans but CEA of 15.6 ! Seen this yet?

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...
by skb
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

My doctors have arrived at a consensus, a treatment plan.

Surgery to remove metastatic lymph node followed by chemo.
by skb
Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

Hi catstaff, I do not remember if he said that bevacizumab would be added. It was a blur :(
by skb
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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
by skb
Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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 ...
by skb
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:42 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:39 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

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...
by skb
Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options
Replies: 52
Views: 20253

Re: Solitary lymph node metastasis: treatment options

A biopsy confirmed metastasis to retroperitoneal obturator lymph node :(
by skb
Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Clean scans but CEA of 15.6 ! Seen this yet?
Replies: 20
Views: 6476

Re: Clean scans but CEA of 15.6 ! Seen this yet?

A biopsy confirmed metastasis to retroperitoneal obturator lymph node

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