Hi All,
I visited two oncologists today and yesterday, respectively.
The treatment plan of onc 1 (in a local hospital) is
1. Have a liver biopsy
2. Start treatment in two weeks using Folfiri.
The treatment plan of onc 2 (in a major cancer center in Boston)
1. Have a liver biopsy
2. Start treatment possibly next Friday using Folfox.
Both of them stated that a biopsy is necessary to determine whether it is colorectal cancer. Their difference in comments is
Onc 1 said the side effect of Folfox is accumulative and some patients could not complete the Folfox treatment. On the other hand, onc 2 said Folfox is their choice for first chemo treatment for stage 4.
Thank you again for your advise and comments.
Boswind
boswind wrote (02-25-2015):
Hi All,
I had a PET scan yesterday and MRI scan today. Sadly, both reports indicate liver mets. The biggest liver met tumor measures 2.4cm x 4.8cm while the ultrasound scan of last Aug did not show any thing. The cancer developed so quickly within 6 months.
(additional notes: the reports also indicate involvement of L4 Vertebral body)
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boswind wrote (02-18-2015):
Hi All,
I got phone call today from my Oncologist. He told me the blood work of last week indicated my CEA level is 50 (my pre-surgery level was normal: 1.5). I will be scheduled to have a PET scan asap. I am kind of scared: either local recurrence or distanced new tumor is bad. Moreover, I have liver Cirrhosis and may be unable to take some chemos.
I would appreciate your advise.
Boswind