Major turn of events

[janderson]

Some of you read my recent posts about a recurrence (2 liver spots, 2 chest wall spots) and looking for advice since my surgeon of over 8 years who did 3 liver resections on me refused to do surgery this time. I found a medical publication siting the benefit of lung and liver resection for MCRC. I sent him that info knowing that it might offend him and he was likely to come back with a reason why it didn't apply to me such as I technically don't have lung metastasis, but I pointed out to him that my research shows that it would still be treated like lung surgery and performed by a lung surgeon. Surprisingly he replied right back saying let me know what your oncologist thinks.

I was my oncologist yesterday ready to plead my case for surgery. There was no pleading. He was totally on board with surgery ASAP and possibly a little mop up chemo afterwards. He is thinking exactly like me that I am running out of treatment options and wants to hold out on chemo as long as possible until I really need it.

So I emailed my surgeon and his reply was "I thought you would come to this decision, I have already been talking to our thoracic surgical oncologist about this". So surgery is set for next Friday 2/28 to remove all 4 spots. There will be the lung surgeon, liver surgeon and intervention radiologist working on me (They might use RFA on 1 or both spots of my liver).

Please send prayers or positive thoughts that surgery is a success.

[BrownBagger]

Sounds like a good plan, and I'm glad your doctors are all on board. Nice, fast service, too.

Hope it all goes better than expected!

[sharpey92]

Hope everything goes to plan, will be thinking of you next friday

[Badass]

So glad you have a plan in place and all are on board! I am sending you all my best wishes and good energy for your surgery and will follow your progress here. Go get 'em!

Jane

[KWT]

That's great news Jeff, best of luck.

[mtlimpactfan]

Great news, I remember a fellow CC member said in her blog that you're always your best advocate. Once again, we have a great example!
Charles

[curious56]

This is AWESOME news -- and as someone who may someday be in your shoes, this info gives me great encouragement.

You might have already mentioned......please forgive me if I missed this -- WHAT article did you use to prompt your doctor to consider surgery?

I found a medical publication siting the benefit of lung and liver resection for MCRC.

Thanks so much!

[GrouseMan]

Go and getum outa their! Congrads - I hope that my wife might one day get to a point they may consider this as well.

GrouseMan

[DBF]

That's great news! Wow- if this board has taught me one thing, it's to be my own advocate and not to take "no" for an answer without researching options. I'm so happy you got the response you did from your surgeon and your oncologist. All the best wishes for the surgery!!

[pollo65]

Wow congratulations on the advocacy and good luck with the surgery. You inspire me and we could all use a little inspiration around here.
pollo 65

[ziggymonster]

You are an empowered patient......you will get a great outcome.Good going!!!

[juliej]

Awesome news, janderson! We PM'd about this so you know how happy I am for you! I'll be sending prayers and good energy next Friday for a successful surgery and a quick recovery.

Julie

[janderson]

Thank you everyone for you prayers and positive vibes.

[stevieb]

Glad u got a good plan!

[Rob in PA]

squeaky wheel gets the grease! Or in your case, gets the surgery! Best of luck to you and praying for the best.