Hi all! So Eric's dad got diagnosed with Rectal cancer this past week. So crazy... Eric tested negative for genetic but obviously seems like it must be - maybe just something can't test for yet. Don't have full dx but seems early, ct tomorrow. Does anyone have a recommendation for a board certified surgeon in the Pittsburgh area. There are so many and the referral he got in his local area doesn't have the greatest reviews.
Thanks!!!
Eric's dad diagnosed
Eric's dad diagnosed
My husband, Eric, dx @ age 35
Stage IIIb RC (T3N1M0), 3/10
Finished 6 weeks rad/xeloda 5/10
Surgery 7/10, Lap LAR, Colonic J Pouch, Temp. Ileostomy
ypT2N0M0
Xelox (5 rounds)
Takedown 12/13/10
Clear CT - 2011-2015
Stage IIIb RC (T3N1M0), 3/10
Finished 6 weeks rad/xeloda 5/10
Surgery 7/10, Lap LAR, Colonic J Pouch, Temp. Ileostomy
ypT2N0M0
Xelox (5 rounds)
Takedown 12/13/10
Clear CT - 2011-2015
Re: Eric's dad diagnosed
Wow. That is crazy. Hopefully someone's up there in Pittsburg with good info. Hope ct was ok
Husband dx 1/13/15 St.2 CEA 7.1
Chemo/25rad 2/15 till 4/24/15
5FU/leucovorin
Surgery 6/8/2015 Stage IIa T3N0MX microscopic cancer left
Watching 4 lung spots
0/5 lymph nodes. Lap. APR
25% less 5FU/leucovorin 7/14/2015 x 26 CEA 3.4
25% more 5fu 9/2015
9/16/15 CEA 7.7
1/16/16 @ 9.2 during allergy?
3/16 New lung spot 4x4 mm
6/16 CEA 6.9 spot 5x5
Chemo/25rad 2/15 till 4/24/15
5FU/leucovorin
Surgery 6/8/2015 Stage IIa T3N0MX microscopic cancer left
Watching 4 lung spots
0/5 lymph nodes. Lap. APR
25% less 5FU/leucovorin 7/14/2015 x 26 CEA 3.4
25% more 5fu 9/2015
9/16/15 CEA 7.7
1/16/16 @ 9.2 during allergy?
3/16 New lung spot 4x4 mm
6/16 CEA 6.9 spot 5x5
Re: Eric's dad diagnosed
I wish I had some referrals for you.
One thing I'd say is be careful of is patient reviews. Lets just say that bedside manner, the thing that most patient reviews are based on, isn't necessarily a good way to determine a good surgeon.
Absent a true referral, the thing I fall back on is experience. Find a guy who all day does the surgery you're about to have (e.g. don't go to an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on knees to get a hip replacement.).
One thing I'd say is be careful of is patient reviews. Lets just say that bedside manner, the thing that most patient reviews are based on, isn't necessarily a good way to determine a good surgeon.
Absent a true referral, the thing I fall back on is experience. Find a guy who all day does the surgery you're about to have (e.g. don't go to an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on knees to get a hip replacement.).
Nick, DX @ age 34, IIIB Rectal Cancer 10/2012
ChemoRad IMRT 11/2012
Laparoscopic LAR 1/2013 (No Ileo)
Post Surgery Path IIIB (2/15 LN)
Chemo 2/2013 (XelOx)
Currently NED, Graduated from Med Onc 10/2017
ChemoRad IMRT 11/2012
Laparoscopic LAR 1/2013 (No Ileo)
Post Surgery Path IIIB (2/15 LN)
Chemo 2/2013 (XelOx)
Currently NED, Graduated from Med Onc 10/2017
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