I so totally agree. I am almost fine now physically but have a hard time mentally getting back to my work routine. After two years of roller coaster medical ride, I am still to be my original hardworking self. It is difficult explaining situation to myself let alone others including kids and family....

I had lot of adhesions and obstruction once.
Could not be operated on as I was on Avastin at that time.
It was conservatively managed as that was only choice . Thankfully , it worked out .

Don't know status of adhesions now. Will ask after next CT.

They would have probably already done it but if not then get your msi and Lynch status checked.
It changed the whole course of things for me.

Bit of a rant incoming... A couple of weeks ago i recieved the news that I had a complete pathological response to treatment confirmed via surgery. My girlfriend cried tears of joy, my family and friends drank for me...and I am at my lowest point of misery as of yet. They seem so confused why I'm o...

So sorry for your family.

If you feel like it , please play the following video a few times every day for her.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=30s&v=nHvoI56jEus

My wife has stage 4 colorectal cancer and has started using Keytruda with chemo tablet Her readings are low mutation ms1-L Has anyone had success and how do you know it’s working besides a scan only done 3 sessions Darryl Best wishes. My oncologist monitored it after 3 months ( 6 cycles ) . I think...

So sorry to hear about BeansMama.
She will be missed by all of us.
Deepest condolences to her friends and family.

Hello nobuttgirl What is his msi / mss status? If msi-high then I am sure that you are aware that immunotherapy is a good option. For my immunotherapy, Onco had indicated possibility of maintenance dose after a couple of years on 3mg/kg every 15 days. This was because Lynch can come back at quite a ...

Just a quick one, got my pathology results today. I had a complete pathological response to neoadjuvant therapy. No cancer traceable in the 15 lymph nodes and tissue removed. They believe its reasonable to think I was closer to stage 2 than 3. Chemo may not be necessary and reversal of stoma soon. ...

Thank you for your responses. We're in Ontario. So it sounds like we'll have to fight for it. And if I understand correctly, we'll definitely need this knowledge for applying to clinical trials. Hurry up, private sector testing labs! Thanks again. You should definitely get yourself tested for msi a...

I have a question as to why are patients on Opdivo told to avoid sunlight exposure. Any new update on Keytruda or Opdivo? I was on FOLFOX only, butt I too was told to avoid the sun. If I remember correctly it makes you more susceptible to sunburns. Are you just taking Opdivo alone or in conjunction...

Robino1 wrote:What an amazing drop in your CEA number!!!

Sounds like Opdivo is working splendidly for you

Thanks Robino

Hello friends, Just got my CEA numbers in . They are down to 3.6 . Oncologist is satisfied with the progress. Given where you came from, I'd say that's an understatement. You are right ,Mike. I think everyone including me and doctors are a bit scared to start celebrating too early. Thanks for your ...

Hello friends,
Just got my CEA numbers in .
They are down to 3.6 .
Oncologist is satisfied with the progress.

Hello
My latest cea value is 3.6
Almost normal.
Hopefully under 3 by next month .
Fingers crossed.