Hi friends...Do those of us with active disease need to have a colonoscopy? I have mets in and outside of my lung and also on some ribs. I am currently on a chemo break. I had been in Folfiri & Avastin for 6 months, to which I was very responsive to and had shrinkage. So my doc gave me 3 months off, and rescan in August. I've been using this glorious time off to catch up on my life. I've gone to the dentis and dermo, etc., and thought maybe I should plan a colonoscopy.
But then I thought..do I really need one? Obviously, I already have cancer...this we know! So even if they found something, my option would be chemo, and I'm probably going to start chemo again in August anyway. Why waste 2 days of my lovely time off (for prep and procedure), for a test that won't make a difference? I've been in this cancer business for 9+ years and the times that I've had colonoscopies (all were clear!) have been between recurrences, when I was NED. I'm not eligible for any surgery because I have cancer in too many areas, so wouldn't have a resection if something showed up in my colon.
I know I should call my oncologist about this, but thought I'd ask you guys too. Thanks, and enjoy the 4th!