I haven't been very good about checking in here even though this has been a great resource and comfort.
For the quick bullet:
The biopsy of course confirmed that the liver lesions were CRC.
I have been on Xeloda and Avastin since July. Not nearly as bad as FOLFOX but we have had to reduce the dose twice because of hoof and mouth or is it hand and foot...
Last PET scan this month showed what appeared to be a complete response. The Doc said we are not done yet and I had an MRI on December 23rd. I won't get the results of that until Monday. So far at least that is good news.
The Doc said resection and ablation are still on the table along with continued chemo. Not looking forward to surgery but you guys know - one day at a time
-Andy
Just A Quick Update
Just A Quick Update
Embrace The Suck
Diagnosed at age 61 - Male
DX: CC 05/19/2016
Tumor Location: sigmoid colon
Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
Tumor size: 3.9cm
Tumor grade: G2: Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade)
TNM code: T3N2aM(N/A)
Stage: Stage IIIc
Positive lymph nodes: 4 out of 26
Mets: N/A
Baseline CEA: 1.7
Surgical margins: clear
Primary surgery type: laparoscopically assisted sigmoid-colectomy 06/01/2016
FOLFOX started 06/22/2016
NED: 12/14/2016
Recurrence: Liver mets 6/12/2019
Diagnosed at age 61 - Male
DX: CC 05/19/2016
Tumor Location: sigmoid colon
Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
Tumor size: 3.9cm
Tumor grade: G2: Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade)
TNM code: T3N2aM(N/A)
Stage: Stage IIIc
Positive lymph nodes: 4 out of 26
Mets: N/A
Baseline CEA: 1.7
Surgical margins: clear
Primary surgery type: laparoscopically assisted sigmoid-colectomy 06/01/2016
FOLFOX started 06/22/2016
NED: 12/14/2016
Recurrence: Liver mets 6/12/2019
Re: Just A Quick Update
We take the wins where we can get them buddy !!!
That is sounding promising for you overall
... BUTT ....I know the hoof 'n mouth can be nasty
(( Yes I know it IS actually Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia ... ))
BUTT since I am a vet
hoof 'n mouth it is ... here anyway !
Cheers and best wishes for a
positive 2020 and beyond
on the Journey
CRguy
That is sounding promising for you overall
... BUTT ....I know the hoof 'n mouth can be nasty
(( Yes I know it IS actually Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia ... ))
BUTT since I am a vet
hoof 'n mouth it is ... here anyway !
Cheers and best wishes for a
positive 2020 and beyond
on the Journey
CRguy
Caregiver x 4
Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far
Stage IV A rectal cancer/lung met
17 Year survivor
my life is an ongoing totally randomized UNcontrolled experiment with N=1 !
Review of my Journey so far
Re: Just A Quick Update
Well -
Scheduled for laparoscopic microwave liver ablation on Monday. The Doc said it will take about 3 hours and I can go home later that day.
Has anybody got any words of wisdom on what to expect? I am assuming since its not as big as surgery as the colectomy it will be easier to recover.
It also sounded a bit like he was going to rummage around in there a bit like a blind squirrel looking for an acorn - but what do I know....
-Andy
Scheduled for laparoscopic microwave liver ablation on Monday. The Doc said it will take about 3 hours and I can go home later that day.
Has anybody got any words of wisdom on what to expect? I am assuming since its not as big as surgery as the colectomy it will be easier to recover.
It also sounded a bit like he was going to rummage around in there a bit like a blind squirrel looking for an acorn - but what do I know....
-Andy
Embrace The Suck
Diagnosed at age 61 - Male
DX: CC 05/19/2016
Tumor Location: sigmoid colon
Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
Tumor size: 3.9cm
Tumor grade: G2: Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade)
TNM code: T3N2aM(N/A)
Stage: Stage IIIc
Positive lymph nodes: 4 out of 26
Mets: N/A
Baseline CEA: 1.7
Surgical margins: clear
Primary surgery type: laparoscopically assisted sigmoid-colectomy 06/01/2016
FOLFOX started 06/22/2016
NED: 12/14/2016
Recurrence: Liver mets 6/12/2019
Diagnosed at age 61 - Male
DX: CC 05/19/2016
Tumor Location: sigmoid colon
Tumor type: Adenocarcinoma
Tumor size: 3.9cm
Tumor grade: G2: Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade)
TNM code: T3N2aM(N/A)
Stage: Stage IIIc
Positive lymph nodes: 4 out of 26
Mets: N/A
Baseline CEA: 1.7
Surgical margins: clear
Primary surgery type: laparoscopically assisted sigmoid-colectomy 06/01/2016
FOLFOX started 06/22/2016
NED: 12/14/2016
Recurrence: Liver mets 6/12/2019
Re: Just A Quick Update
You made me laugh . Let’s hope it’s an experience d squirrel!
No experience to share but lots of good wishes for successful treatment .
Take care ,
Stu
No experience to share but lots of good wishes for successful treatment .
Take 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: Just A Quick Update
Wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery!
Caregiver to my amazing mom (68 at dx)
10/1/18 DX with rectal cancer; CEA 17
T3N2M0
Total neoadjuvant therapy:
8 rounds Folfox 11/5/18 - 2/11/19
Short course radiation 3/14/19 - 3/20/19
Robotically assisted laparoscopic LAR 3/21/19
Pathology report says yT2N0M0 with 0/38 nodes
6/28/19 Reversal and port out
CEA 2.1; 1.9; 2.6; 2.8; 2.3; 2.4; 3.0; 3.4; 3.1; 3.4; 3.0; 3.1; 2.6
Latest update: 8/21/23 Clear CT with CEA 2.6!
Me: 34, first colonoscopy 11/16/18—normal! Come back in 5 years.
10/1/18 DX with rectal cancer; CEA 17
T3N2M0
Total neoadjuvant therapy:
8 rounds Folfox 11/5/18 - 2/11/19
Short course radiation 3/14/19 - 3/20/19
Robotically assisted laparoscopic LAR 3/21/19
Pathology report says yT2N0M0 with 0/38 nodes
6/28/19 Reversal and port out
CEA 2.1; 1.9; 2.6; 2.8; 2.3; 2.4; 3.0; 3.4; 3.1; 3.4; 3.0; 3.1; 2.6
Latest update: 8/21/23 Clear CT with CEA 2.6!
Me: 34, first colonoscopy 11/16/18—normal! Come back in 5 years.
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