My husband had a colon resection last August 2012 when a large mass was found during a colonoscopy. He took 11 treatments of chemo and developed a DVT in his right leg, mrsa/sepsis and went through hell. Because he is taking Coumadin he cannot have another colonoscopy at this time. The doctor could not perform the colonoscopy originally because the tumor was 1 inch up his anus and the procedure was stopped. He would have to come off the Coumadin for 5 days to have the colonoscopy, but the doctors are not in agreement, because the DVT is so severe.
Now he has 4 mm non calcified nodules on his lung but because of the insurance his next scan is not scheduled until November. I'm worried...he has had a chronic cough for 2 months, shoulder pain and also having skin issues. Itchy skin, rash and what looks like boils. He has an appointment with a dermatologist next Friday the 6th, but I'm feeling a sense of urgency. The doctors don't share my same sense of urgency and am looking for some advice or if anyone has had same issues. I know my husband, we've been married almost 30 years (October 29) and I knew he was sick last year when this all started. Thank you for any help. Feeling helpless in Florida!