Hi. I am a new member. See signature below. I got bad news today. Mets on lungs-2mm to 7mm. Too many to remove surgically.
Surgical oncologist immediately brought up chemo. Did not discuss any other treatment options. Will be discussing with tumor board on plan but expects chemo indefinitely. Chemo was rough on me- blood work always good but I felt like death warmed over on most days. However oncologist was excited at how well cancer reacted- debated performing the liver resection.
I am looking for any support/advice on what to do. I know this is a broad question but I really don’t know what to ask.
Can chemo be effective in lungs? Are there other options out there that can treat lung metastisis?
Please respond with anything you can offer.
Thank you.
New Member Needs Support/Advice
New Member Needs Support/Advice
Dx @ 44, rectal cancer-stage 4 with Mets to liver 8/16
CEA 19
Kras g12d; Braf
Ypt3,ypN1a,ypM1
5 rounds 5fu with avastin (4) 9/16-11/16
PVE/Liver Resection 12/16
28 days rad/xeloda 2/17-3/17
APR-4/17
Clear Margins
7 rounds 5Fu with avastin- 5/17-8/17
CEA-1.2
NED-12/17, 1/18,
Multiple spots in lungs-5/18
CEA 19
Kras g12d; Braf
Ypt3,ypN1a,ypM1
5 rounds 5fu with avastin (4) 9/16-11/16
PVE/Liver Resection 12/16
28 days rad/xeloda 2/17-3/17
APR-4/17
Clear Margins
7 rounds 5Fu with avastin- 5/17-8/17
CEA-1.2
NED-12/17, 1/18,
Multiple spots in lungs-5/18
Re: New Member Needs Support/Advice
Hi ,
Welcome to the forum . You might want to ask for a review from a radiologist. If you look further down the board you will see an update by another member who used laser treatment . It is available in Europe and if that’s an option for you , You might like to find out more about it .
Take special care,
Stu
Welcome to the forum . You might want to ask for a review from a radiologist. If you look further down the board you will see an update by another member who used laser treatment . It is available in Europe and if that’s an option for you , You might like to find out more about it .
Take special care,
Stu
supporter to my mum who lives a great life despite a difficult diagnosis
stage4 2009 significant spread to liver
2010 colon /liver resection
chemo following recurrence
73% of liver removed
enjoying life treatment free
2016 lung resection
Oct 2017 nice clear scan . Two lung nodules disappeared
Oct 2018. Another clear scan .
stage4 2009 significant spread to liver
2010 colon /liver resection
chemo following recurrence
73% of liver removed
enjoying life treatment free
2016 lung resection
Oct 2017 nice clear scan . Two lung nodules disappeared
Oct 2018. Another clear scan .
Re: New Member Needs Support/Advice
Hi Geoman,
Welcome and sorry to read about your bad news. I had my scan today but won't get results until Monday which is just fine with me. I want to enjoy Mother's Day just in case.
I don't have any information about lung mets to share but wanted to wish you well. Have you gone for a second opinion yet?
All the best,
Shana
Welcome and sorry to read about your bad news. I had my scan today but won't get results until Monday which is just fine with me. I want to enjoy Mother's Day just in case.
I don't have any information about lung mets to share but wanted to wish you well. Have you gone for a second opinion yet?
All the best,
Shana
DX - 12/16
MSS - KRAS wild
Well-differentiated adenocarcinoma at splenic flexure
Stage IV CC with liver mets
5FU - Failed twice - 1/17 and 3/17
Irinotecan + Cetuximab: 8/17
Irinotecan and Erbitux ran it's course. CEA rising
Primary tumor invaded tail of pancreas and spleen. Liver mets major concern
Y-90 radioembolization on 9/17/18, liver enzyymes have dropped. 10 Radiation treatments to primary tumor completed too. CT scan Nov to assess overall situation...
MSS - KRAS wild
Well-differentiated adenocarcinoma at splenic flexure
Stage IV CC with liver mets
5FU - Failed twice - 1/17 and 3/17
Irinotecan + Cetuximab: 8/17
Irinotecan and Erbitux ran it's course. CEA rising
Primary tumor invaded tail of pancreas and spleen. Liver mets major concern
Y-90 radioembolization on 9/17/18, liver enzyymes have dropped. 10 Radiation treatments to primary tumor completed too. CT scan Nov to assess overall situation...
Re: New Member Needs Support/Advice
Thank you Shana
I am trying to research options. I have sent a pm to a member to inquire about laser surgery. I am going to meet with radioncologist for his opinion.
I am trying to research options. I have sent a pm to a member to inquire about laser surgery. I am going to meet with radioncologist for his opinion.
Dx @ 44, rectal cancer-stage 4 with Mets to liver 8/16
CEA 19
Kras g12d; Braf
Ypt3,ypN1a,ypM1
5 rounds 5fu with avastin (4) 9/16-11/16
PVE/Liver Resection 12/16
28 days rad/xeloda 2/17-3/17
APR-4/17
Clear Margins
7 rounds 5Fu with avastin- 5/17-8/17
CEA-1.2
NED-12/17, 1/18,
Multiple spots in lungs-5/18
CEA 19
Kras g12d; Braf
Ypt3,ypN1a,ypM1
5 rounds 5fu with avastin (4) 9/16-11/16
PVE/Liver Resection 12/16
28 days rad/xeloda 2/17-3/17
APR-4/17
Clear Margins
7 rounds 5Fu with avastin- 5/17-8/17
CEA-1.2
NED-12/17, 1/18,
Multiple spots in lungs-5/18
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Re: New Member Needs Support/Advice
Shana wrote:Hi Geoman,
Welcome and sorry to read about your bad news. I had my scan today but won't get results until Monday which is just fine with me. I want to enjoy Mother's Day just in case.
I don't have any information about lung mets to share but wanted to wish you well. Have you gone for a second opinion yet?
All the best,
Shana
Praying for good results on your scan Shana. I have one coming up Tuesday.
58 yrs old Dx @ 55
5/15 DX T3N0MO
6/15 5 wks chemo/rad
7/15 sigmoidoscopy/only scar tissue left
8/15 PET scan NED
9/15 LAR
0/24 nodes
10/15 blockage. surgery,early ileo rev, c-diff inf
12/15 6 rds of xelox
5/16 CT lung scarring/inflammation
9/16 clear colonoscopy
4/17 C 4mm lung nod
10/17 pel/abd CT NED
11/17 CEA<.5
1/18 CT/Lung no change in 4mm nodule
5/18 CEA<.5, CT pel/abd/lung NED
11/18 CEA .6
5/19 CT NED, CEA <.5
10/19 Clear colonscopy
11/19 CEA <.5
5/15 DX T3N0MO
6/15 5 wks chemo/rad
7/15 sigmoidoscopy/only scar tissue left
8/15 PET scan NED
9/15 LAR
0/24 nodes
10/15 blockage. surgery,early ileo rev, c-diff inf
12/15 6 rds of xelox
5/16 CT lung scarring/inflammation
9/16 clear colonoscopy
4/17 C 4mm lung nod
10/17 pel/abd CT NED
11/17 CEA<.5
1/18 CT/Lung no change in 4mm nodule
5/18 CEA<.5, CT pel/abd/lung NED
11/18 CEA .6
5/19 CT NED, CEA <.5
10/19 Clear colonscopy
11/19 CEA <.5
Re: New Member Needs Support/Advice
susie0915 wrote:Praying for good results on your scan Shana. I have one coming up Tuesday.
Thank you Susie! I will do the same, prayers for a good scan for you and all of our friends here as well!
Happy Mother's Day!
DX - 12/16
MSS - KRAS wild
Well-differentiated adenocarcinoma at splenic flexure
Stage IV CC with liver mets
5FU - Failed twice - 1/17 and 3/17
Irinotecan + Cetuximab: 8/17
Irinotecan and Erbitux ran it's course. CEA rising
Primary tumor invaded tail of pancreas and spleen. Liver mets major concern
Y-90 radioembolization on 9/17/18, liver enzyymes have dropped. 10 Radiation treatments to primary tumor completed too. CT scan Nov to assess overall situation...
MSS - KRAS wild
Well-differentiated adenocarcinoma at splenic flexure
Stage IV CC with liver mets
5FU - Failed twice - 1/17 and 3/17
Irinotecan + Cetuximab: 8/17
Irinotecan and Erbitux ran it's course. CEA rising
Primary tumor invaded tail of pancreas and spleen. Liver mets major concern
Y-90 radioembolization on 9/17/18, liver enzyymes have dropped. 10 Radiation treatments to primary tumor completed too. CT scan Nov to assess overall situation...
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