Postby dianetavegia » Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:02 pm
LEON, NO
I was concerned that Ceci didn't mention any follow up in the original post and especially since rectal tends to recur farther out than colon, I was trying to find a way to say I disagree with their oncologist.
Just yesterday I was waiting for the office to open so I could get my blood work done prior to my doctor visit in April. A man sat down in the hall near me and began to tell me that MY oncologist pronounced him cured at 5 years and discharged him. That was 2 years ago and he's now dying. Two huge liver tumors that are wrapped around the hepatic veins and numerous lung mets in both lungs.
Just because a CEA stays low does not mean it isn't a good indicator. Actually, someone who presents with a CEA say at 10 instead of 200 is thought to have a less aggressive form of CRC. With me, my liver met caused a rise to 6.4 which triggered a CT scan and a quick liver resection 5 years ago in 2 weeks. I do NOT want to be kicked to the curb!
Stage III cc surgery 1/7/09. 12 tx FOLFOX
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12
14 years since dx and 11 years post liver resection.
Pronounced CURED and discharged by onc
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” Psalms 30:2