KathyLynn wrote:Hi All,
I just got home today from the hospital. I feel really good. Some cramping, but I think that is expected
It was a long ride from the hospital to my home
I told a nap and I woke up to my husband talking to my doctor
All margins and all biopsies came back negative
So, I don’t need any follow up treatment. I am a T2 N0M0
I still have all confidence in my medical team
I will have tons of follow up test, but I’m there!!
We are all individuals, and I hope we all make the right decisions with this nasty disease.
Thanks everyone
KathyLynn
Aqx99 wrote:It was explained to me that the tissue was so fragile after chemoradiation that the temporary ileostomy was needed to allow for proper healing. It's also why I took daily Miralax before my surgery, because even pushing too hard for a bowel movement could have torn my rectum.
KathyLynn wrote:Hi All,
I had my follow up yesterday
I feel really good
I have a question, my report shows:
T2N0M0
Question is.....a comment on my report..
“Since the focus of adenocarioma identified in one of fifteen lymph nodes is less than 0.2 mm in size, it is considered N0 for staging purposes”
Very confusing to me
Doctor suggested to see an oncologist to see what he may want to do with this
Anyone had this result?
Thanks
KathyLynn
KathyLynn wrote:I have a question, my report shows:
T2N0M0
Question is.....a comment on my report..
“Since the focus of adenocarioma identified in one of fifteen lymph nodes is less than 0.2 mm in size, it is considered N0 for staging purposes"
Very confusing to me
Doctor suggested to see an oncologist to see what he may want to do with this
Anyone had this result?
Thanks
KathyLynn
CS3.06e Recording small tumour deposits in lymph nodes needs to take account of the following issues:
* Isolated tumour cells are defined as “single malignant cells or a few tumour cells in microclusters”, not more than 0.2 mm in diameter, present within a lymph node. They may be single or multiple. They may be visible in H&E stained sections or detected by immunohistochemistry. The literature suggests that the finding of such cells is not a marker of an adverse prognosis for the patient.
"...The AJCC TNM 7th edition recommends that cases in which isolated tumour cells are the only form of nodal involvement should be classified as pN0, although the presence of the isolated tumour cells should be noted. Optional designation as pN0(i+) may be used in this situation, although a free-text description might provide clearer communication.
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