Tumor deposits in adipose tissue

[Lcayer69]

I was recently diagnosed 7/14/20. I had a Sigmoid colon resection on 7/27. I just received my pathology results 8/6- all 15 nodes were negative but they found tumor deposits in my adipose tissue. I meet with oncologist 8/26. Has anyone had experience with this and what options I may be presented. Anything I should consider before my appointment?

[Nordy1]

Hi, welcome

I’m no expert but in my case the tumor deposits were a factor in my Onc.suggesting full chemo Of 12 rounds as tumor deposits are local disease progression. The fact that you have no lymph nodes positive as well as the TDs is positive news for you as I understand it.

I would suggest making a list of questions and go into the meeting with a request of recording the visit on your phone Voice app - as they may go into a lot of details and it’s really hard to retain everything they have to say.


It’s all pretty overwhelming for the first few months and I honestly found it easier to just concentrate on “The Plan” week to week.

Something I didn’t do and regret was to talk openly with my team on how I was really feeling - physically or mentally, rather then just saying everything was OK, not to bad, or could be worse. They can’t help what they don’t know- so don’t be a hero...or a martyr

Take care of yourself, find someone to talk to and come back here often,

Nordy1