Red blood can be from.anywhere in the colon, so it could be from the tumor.

A ruptured tumor increases risk of recurrence.

There should definitely be help available for the chemo costs.

Blood in the stool is always concerning, whether bright red or making your stool black and tarry. Bright red means lower in the digestive system, black and tarry means further up in the digestive system. NEVER dismiss blood in the stool because it's bright red. Cramerb, there are many things that co...

Grouseman, I am so very sorry.

Hoping it goes fantastically well.

Lee wrote:Thinking of you both.

Lee

I am also thinking of you both.

Thank you! I have been wondering about her.

Maggie Nell wrote:

jhocno197 wrote:I hate it when doctors "forget" to tell you things.

I'm going to get that etched on my gravestone.

LOL!!

Grouseman, just letting you know I am thinking of & praying for you and your wife.

I hate it when doctors "forget" to tell you things.

My husband did well on Stivarga for 8-9 months with minimal side effects, as long as he stayed at less than the manufacturer's recommended dose. I know of several people who have had success with Lonsurf for a year+ with incredibly little in the way of side effects. If you start this drug, make sure...

We had to get something for my husband called an alternating-flow air mattress. It was not outrageously expensive, and it made a big difference in his comfort level. He spent most of his time in bed. I found the mattress on Amazon; it lays on top of your regular bed. It has a pump that makes some no...

Grouseman, just checking to see how you both are doing.