Hello – Quick introduction, I’m the husband to my lovely wife (52 yrs old). We have two daughters ages 25 and 19. My Wife was Dx with Stage IV Sigmoid Colon Cancer w/bilateral mets to lungs. Routine colonoscopy in Early Nov 2016 detected the tumor. CT scan of pelvis and chest revealed the bad news. Biopsy on the lung met revealed Adenocarcinoma from Colon. Started Folfox w/Avastin 12 rounds with Oxaliplatin, however the oncologist stopped the Oxi- after 8 rounds as she could not take it anymore.
I want to share my experience with others on getting a second opinion/consulting from a second Oncologist. Since the beginning and current, we are at Roswell Cancer Inst in Buffalo, NY. We just got back from a Sloan Kettering NYC appointment on 3/27/17. They reviewed ALL pathological slides, CT Scans, Bloodwork, Genetic Testing, ect, ect. We needed confirmation that Roswell (one egg in the basket) was on a “good” path for my wife. Here is what we learned:
• Sloan totally agrees with Roswell’s treatment and current approach
• Based on several CT’s, We have had some shrinkage of Colon tumor and lung mets
• Sloans Dr’s agree that Roswell Onc. To stop Oxaliplatin before more harm could come
• Since we are now a patient of one of Sloan’s Dr’s, we can now call them anytime, set up an appointment and be matriculated into their system. We agreed that basic Chemo/Bloodwork, CT Scans will remain at Roswell. When it comes to the Next Step in my wife’s treatments, Sloan will be consulted and they will advise on the next course of action. We have a followup appoint. w/Sloan in a month. So… basically I hope that I have two Oncologist fighting for my Wife’s life,. My job will be to ensure that both Institutions play nice together, communicate and formulate solid plans moving forward.
• Some of the smallest lung nodules could be infections/scar tissue
• One other Note… Sloan is working furiously on targeted chemo. Still in early stages.
Thank you for listening to me and our experiences, I hope it helps someone else who is thinking the same way. My Wife and I were very pleased with the outcome of our Sloan meeting and makes us feel better that we are currently receiving the best possible recommended chances from both these Institutes. I pray for everyone here who is fighting this disease., God Bless.