kc1948 wrote:T4bN0M0 tumor removed about a month ago. No cancer found in surrounding 22 lymph nodes. Tumor had grown from large intestine, through the wall, and into the small intestine. Surgeon got it all out.
CT scan showed shadows in the lungs they're going to keep an eye on. Scan also showed something on the liver (maybe), but surgeon said it felt fine.
Oncologist recommends 6 months of FOLFOX, but also mentioned 3 months of CapeOx. She said she wants to treat it as if it were stage III since it was a T4b.
From what I've read, the research is murky about chemo with stage II patients. What does everyone else think?
kc1948 wrote:... She said she wants to treat it as if it were stage III since it was a T4b.
From what I've read, the research is murky about chemo with stage II patients. What does everyone else think?
Robino1 wrote:My only regret in life is that I didn't have chemo following my resection. I don't dwell on it but I am fighting for my life 3 years later.
I would highly suggest doing some form of chemo.
Beckster wrote:Robino1 wrote:My only regret in life is that I didn't have chemo following my resection. I don't dwell on it but I am fighting for my life 3 years later.
I would highly suggest doing some form of chemo.
Robino1
I am happy that your chemo is working. If I may ask...what stage 2 cancer were you diagnosed with...2A,2B, or 2C?
horizon wrote:I would place substantially more weight on what my oncologist recommended versus "what I've read".
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