Faithandpeace wrote:Hi All,
My husband has stage IV rectal cancer with mets to liver and lungs. His rectal tumor is starting to cause problems (diarrhea and as of yesterday, blood) The surgeon at USC said surgery is too risky due to the time he would have to be out of treatment. Does anyone know of an excellent colorectal surgeon who performs minimally invasive surgery?
John, age 57
Diagnosed 12/9/16
5 Folfox + Avastin + trial drug treatments
3 months NK cell/immunotherapy + 3 TACE procedures on liver + 2 trans-pulmonary chemo embolizations on lungs + 1 chemo perfusion on rectal tumor. All in Germany
We also live in OC and get treatment at USC. Unfortunately, because of the location of the tumor and the fact that my hubby is stage IV, the surgeon at Keck (Dr. Cologne) said it' s just too risky at this time. Maybe if chemo gets rid of most of his cancer. Good luck to your mom and blessings and strength to you...you're a good daughter!
Faithandpeace wrote:Thank you, Rainykatie. Dr. Paty does look like a good option, I looked him up after the first recommendation.
At this point, we are going to wait until my husband's tumors shrink a bit more before pursuing surgery. I will look into the treatment options at MSK. I do like their "About Herbs" database for herbs and supplements. What is it about their treatment program that you like enough to travel to NY?
Best of luck with your mom's surgery!
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