Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
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Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
I called my surgeon's office to ask how long it takes to get an appointment with the medical oncologist. She said she didn't know but she gave me the oncology department phone number. I was put through to the oncologist's secretary. As I was talking to her on the phone a stack of referrals was placed on her desk, mine was among them. She gave me an appointment for this Monday, January 12th at 8:30am. She said to bring all of my medications with me and to arrive five minutes early to fill out a questionnaire. I'll be taking a taxi both ways because we don't own a vehicle. I'm glad that I called because his secretary said he was booked up all next week except for Monday morning.
Diagnosed 10/28/14, age 36
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
Re: Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
I'm glad you have an appointment so soon. I will be thinking of you and I hope you get all your questions answered,keep us posted on how it goes, until then try to relax and take it easy.
Dx@45 stage t3 n1b m unknown IIIB
Resected in 8/2010 rectosigmoid
5.5 tumor with 3 /26 lymph nodes
Lymph vascular invasion
Folfox sept 2010 to feb 2011
10 tx only stopped due to low wbc
Resected in 8/2010 rectosigmoid
5.5 tumor with 3 /26 lymph nodes
Lymph vascular invasion
Folfox sept 2010 to feb 2011
10 tx only stopped due to low wbc
Re: Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
Good luck! I'm having my follow up with the oncologist on Monday, too!
42 year old Mom of two
7/14 Stage IV rectal cancer; CEA 70
4 rounds FOLFIRI/Avastin; 5 days radiation
11/14 TME, Liver resection, Temp Ileo - cPR
6 rounds FOLFOX
4/15 CT = NED
5/15 Ileo reversal
7/15 CEA = 2.1
7/14 Stage IV rectal cancer; CEA 70
4 rounds FOLFIRI/Avastin; 5 days radiation
11/14 TME, Liver resection, Temp Ileo - cPR
6 rounds FOLFOX
4/15 CT = NED
5/15 Ileo reversal
7/15 CEA = 2.1
Re: Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
Glad to hear you got in sooner rather than later. My appointment is the 15th. Please let us know what the doctor has to say.
11/14 Dx sigmoid CC @ 45yo
12/14 Colectomy + hysterectomy
Stage IIIB, T3N1bM0, 2/20 nodes, MSS, G2, KRAS(A146T), TP53, SMAD4, ERBB2, CEA 1.0
2/15-7/15 XELOX & celecoxib
2/19 clean scope
11/19 clean CT
Ongoing cimetidine & other targeted supplements
Mom to a 6 & 8yo
12/14 Colectomy + hysterectomy
Stage IIIB, T3N1bM0, 2/20 nodes, MSS, G2, KRAS(A146T), TP53, SMAD4, ERBB2, CEA 1.0
2/15-7/15 XELOX & celecoxib
2/19 clean scope
11/19 clean CT
Ongoing cimetidine & other targeted supplements
Mom to a 6 & 8yo
Re: Medical Oncologist appointment January 12th
Good luck.
Perhaps folks can weigh in on what to expect and what to bring?
I suggest bringing a pen and a notebook - one where you record notes from all appointments, and a folder to collect the papers they give you.
I suggest you bring a friend or family member who can listen with you and help you remember what you heard.
I advise that "warm and friendly" might make you feel taken care of, but it is not a synonym for "giving good and complete information." Hiring an oncologist is something you've never done. I also advise you get a second opinion, if for no other reason than to hear everything twice and to insure that you have enough info to reflect on whether the oncologist is a good one.
I wish you luck. It will be a tough day, but it will feel like progress.
Perhaps folks can weigh in on what to expect and what to bring?
I suggest bringing a pen and a notebook - one where you record notes from all appointments, and a folder to collect the papers they give you.
I suggest you bring a friend or family member who can listen with you and help you remember what you heard.
I advise that "warm and friendly" might make you feel taken care of, but it is not a synonym for "giving good and complete information." Hiring an oncologist is something you've never done. I also advise you get a second opinion, if for no other reason than to hear everything twice and to insure that you have enough info to reflect on whether the oncologist is a good one.
I wish you luck. It will be a tough day, but it will feel like progress.
lydia123
caregiver to husband dx stage III colon/rectal cancer 5/10
6/10 surgery
7/10: FOLFOX began -- became nausea management expert
12/10: Chemo-radiation ended, scans clean.
NED since, but some scans required follow-up
caregiver to husband dx stage III colon/rectal cancer 5/10
6/10 surgery
7/10: FOLFOX began -- became nausea management expert
12/10: Chemo-radiation ended, scans clean.
NED since, but some scans required follow-up
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