Hello - First I’d like to thank all of you that take the time to post information, offer opinions and most of all support! I am not one to use social media much or post anything online but seeing all of the hopeful stories on here has made such a big difference for me so I feel the need to do so now. One day I plan to post a fantastic survivor story! Anyway… now to my issue. I was dx 12/11/22 after going to the hospital only because it was a Sunday as I didn’t think my problem was anything dire but needed attention. I had a pain in my chest that was getting worse. Didn’t feel like a heart attack, thought maybe heartburn (which I’ve never had so don’t know what it feels like) at worst I was expecting my gall bladder had an issue. When the ER doc came and told me I had multiple tumors in my lungs and liver but she was unsure where the suspected cancer originated I was beyond words shocked! I am active, fit, seemingly healthy mom and wife. I had NO symptoms of colon cancer! And so thankful that I still don’t. After an endoscopy and colonoscopy they found the primary tumor in my transverse colon. Being as it was blocking the colon they decided to remove it and insert port to begin chemo ASAP. I know pretty much nothing about medical things as I’ve been blessed with a mostly healthy life and family, Thanks be to God! The oncologist told me there is no cure for this because it is so advanced but to give me the longest time the only thing to do was and start Folfox with Avastin, which I did in January, (Avastin added after 2 treatments as I was still healing from surgery) and continue Avastin for as long as I can tolerate it. (Basically the rest of my life). I’ve now completed 6 rounds and had a scan this week that showed significant decrease in the liver and lung tumors. I am very excited about this news and want to make sure I’m doing the right thing going forward. Does anyone have advice on if I should seek another opinion (and from who) if there is a possibility of surgery to remove remaining tumors or if it is best to finish the 12 rounds and see where I am then? I do greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this and would feel so blessed for any advice you have.
With many blessings to you,
~Sara~