My mom got diagnosed with Stage 3 CRC on 8/8/17. After chemo and radiation, she had surgery to remove the tumor. At the time of surgery, the cancer had not spread. She was only able to handle two rounds of post-surgery chemo. Fast forward to today: biopsy of the lungs and liver showed Mets to both.
My mom is 75 years old. I feel like her doctor has “written her off” . I want her to get a 2nd opinion. Does anyone have any experience with Cancer Treatment Centers of America? My mom lives in a small town in Iowa.
Does anyone have any experience with Mets to the liver and lungs? What was your treatment options?
I realize you need more information but her case is a very long case. It has been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. In and out of hospitals with C-diff, dehydration, CT scans, depression, etc etc. She now lives with a permanent colostomy bag which was an adjustment. Now, she realizes her bag saved her life.
Anyway, I have been lurking on this forum for the past year and have found it very comforting to know that there are many survivors with a lot of knowledge on here!! So, thank you for providing a place where one can find useful knowledge.