So my mom is about 5 weeks out from her LAR and went for a follow up CT with oncology.
The good news: her CEA is now 2.1, her CT scan showed clear lungs and liver and the onc recommended no additional chemo! (She has done 8 rounds neoadjuvantly.)
However, the CT found a large (7cm by 7cm) pocket of fluid right near the surgical site. We got referred to the surgery dept and they said it could be a hematoma or a leak. To be on the safe side, they want to place a drain.
Has anyone had either of these things? If it’s a leak, how will this affect her future reversal? Anecdotes appreciated. We are excited about the cancer related news but bummed about this.