If they biopsied a lesion in the lung and are reporting a positive result on cancer in the lung, that conclusion came from the pathology of the tissue from the lung biopsy. I had a biopsy of liver and that is what confirmed it as malignant cancer versus a benign [...]

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The pulmonologist said that my mom's right lung is collapsed. He said that one of the procedures that can be done is gluing the lung to the chest wall so that fluid will not continue to fill up. She did not lose any more weight she weighed in at [...]

9 days at Stanford for colon/liver open surgery in Summer 2019. New mask on entry and questions, masks 100% of time inside, staff nursing, MDs and all staff sanitize with every entry and exit of room. Visitor can only enter 1 time per day, 1 visitor at a time. Drive-thru, [...]

If hospital does not take Covid precautions I would delay surgery or switch surgeon and hospital. Also I was supposed to stay overnight after surgery and decided to go home instead. That’s always an option although difficult without someone to stay with u. I was able to hire home nurse.

HI Izzy and Kristy, I totally agree with Kristy's suggestions and just wanted to wish you luck in getting a clearer picture of what is going on. Trust your instincts and don't hesitate to get a second opinion. Most docs have developed their own treatment plans to see what works [...]

Hi Izzy,
- You should definitely get more opinions. Go to a Research & High Number of Patients Cancer Center. University of Pennsylvania or another in Charles' list. High volume research centers see many more patients than smaller community hospitals. They have more advanced imaging techniques and equipment. And top [...]

Dr. Weaver thanks for reminding all of us. It is so important.
Paula

Thanks C. Good reminder.

Another great excuse to toast you! B est wishes for the next one and every one past that!

George

Thanks, George.

How do I find out about those biomarker testing

i sent you a link that explains NGS testing and the specific medicine used to treat to each target - here it is again. Its important that your doctor test for these treatable colon cancers. https://news.cancerconnect.com/colon-cancer/precision-cancer-medicines-for-colon-cancer-k9pfxLhWk0WaJ-JtYC4QfQ Best C

George - what a great outcome. Your situation highlights the importance of surgically removing "oligometastatic" disease. Not all cancer centers offer surgery for mets and this can and does lead to cure. I am curious, did you ever have NGS testing on your cancer? Any biomarkers? Best C

Thanks for your kind words. As to your questions, no, I did not have any such testing. Recall that my bout with the original tumor and the lung mets was some 6-1/2 and 8 years ago and (if it was available) the decision was to not do testing since myl [...]

This a very scary and humbling experience that none of wanted or expected. Not a single person in my family has or had colon cancer. We fight, share our knowledge and experiences help each other and future patients. Good luck. We all need the prayers! Thank you for yours.

PK, I was stage 3b with 3 involved lymph nodes. I had surgery and then folfox 6 , 12 treatments. It's been 9 years and all is well. Be aware that Oxyllaplatin causes neuropathy so keep this at top of mind and in the conversation with your Oncologist. They are [...]

Sounds like you have a stage I or IIA colon cancer - this means it was caught very early and there is unlikely to be spread outside the colon. Current clinical studies do not support the routine use of adjuvant chemotherapy for cancers of this stage. https://news.cancerconnect.com/colon-cancer/treatment-of-stage-i-iii-of-colon-cancer-XLwM72DrGUaAWLZQfP5Tlw I of course [...]

I had a stage 1 CRC. Resection and no involvement of any lymph nodes. No chemo recommended. The CRC should have stopped there. Found two mets (one in each lung) 18 months later.. Resections removed all the bad guys (via little VATS slits) and 6 months of chemo (FOLFOX). Now [...]

Glad to hear your sister is responding to treatment and it sounds like a good plan. Has the doctor explained the goal of therapy to you? Best C

I was diagnosed with stage 3b colon cancer at 52. I had surgery followed by folfox6 chemo for 6 months. I'm 61 and all is well to this point. I realize T4M1 is different but I wish you and your good friend the best ! Positive thoughts and prayers going [...]