... I also had a low tumor and a ULAR. And yes, it did impact me quite negatively. It’s so impactful that the head colorectal surgeon at MSK is leading the study to find a non surgical alternative. If I recall, there is a member here that had an transanal excision and her quality of life has been q...

Just witnessed the most beautiful sight off my back deck. Almost a full moon ( actually tomorrow ) and a full rainbow halo around this moon tonight. Perfect colour, perfect symmetry. Moon halos I have seen ... BUTT ... never a perfect spectrum rainbow around one in a perfect circle. I don't "i...

... So, tentatively, I have colonoscopy on 7/13, surgery on 7/14, which also is great because I need to do only one prep. I am so happy with the news so far! Now, on to Thursday CT scan and Friday oncologist appointment! Good luck with your CT scan today and your oncology appointment tomorrow. Will...

...Thanks for any responses! Tips on preventing recurrences (i.e., diet, supplements, etc.). There are some tips of this nature in the LifeExtension article shown in the link below. Topics like diets and supplements are discussed in Sections 9 and 10 of that article. https://www.lifeextension.com/p...

I wonder what clinical trial at Sloan. Any idea? https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/colon-cancer/why-are-more-and-more-young-people-being-diagnosed-with-colorectal-cancer/ ...Before she started chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Spill’s doctors tested her tumor for a mutatio...

Sunnycd wrote:... I need all positive thoughts sent my way! .... I meet with my original surgeon on Tuesday to discuss the reversal...

Sending positive thoughts your way today...

Hi Green Tea, Here is my reply to your questions. Before drafting a reply to your message I would like to ask a few questions: ⋅ When is your deadline for making a decision on your treatment? Currently no deadline, as the oncologist has said it is growing slowly, but I should reach a deci...

...In the meantime, we can enjoy our 5 weeks in France (we're leaving on the 29th). I haven't seen my family and friends in two years, it'll be a joyful reunion! Claudine - Just a quick note to say that the trade unions in France have declared a national strike in the transportation industry for Ju...

Hi All, I'm new to the Colon Club, I need to make a decision on my treatment... Hello Ezyrider- Welcome to the club! Before drafting a reply to your message I would like to ask a few questions: ⋅ When is your deadline for making a decision on your treatment? ⋅ Are you willing to...

Hi Stu, I agree. I called a few BIG hospitals to check on their high tech scan machines. Cleveland Clinic told me the one I asked about was only FDA approved for lung cancer. WTH! Down the road it might be approved for CRC but no idea to when. Another place I called about an even better machine sai...

One day to go for my last Xeloda pills. Next week will be busy and I need all positive thoughts sent my way! CT scans next Thursday, visit with my oncologist on Friday, 6/25. I meet with my original surgeon on Tuesday to discuss the reversal. I met with MSK’s surgeon for a second opinion yesterday ...

What is the CPT code of the expected surgery: CPT 44626 or CPT 44625 - it can make a difference in long-term quality of life (QOL) considerations. I understand the difference, but how would that make a difference in QOL? Instinctively, I know 44625 would be neater and less complicated, since colon ...

Any extra information besides Signatera test was positive? Did you learn anything else? I will be having the test on Thursday. It would be interesting to know just what kinds of specific data items the test report contains. It would be nice to be told which specific 16 DNA mutations your customized...

...I got my appointment w Dr Pappou from MSK on June 15, and with my original surgeon on June 22. Still compiling the list of questions, so any suggestions, greatly appreciated... . Some questions to consider asking the MSK surgeon on your up-coming June 15 appointment: • Will my insurance cover su...