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Hello all!
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Dec 03, 2012 - 12:26 pm
I am new and introducing myself. I am a retired teacher with 2 sons in their twenties, a wonderful husband,and two large, spoiled yorkies. I am determined to have a good attitude about this, and know God is there for me through all things! My 83 yr old mom was diagnosed with stage 3b cc in June of 2012. She is on 5fu and is doing fairly well, was originally own FOLFOX , but dropped the oxi after 2 treatments, only 1 more treatment. Meanwhile, her surgeon recommended I have a colonoscopy, even though I had had one 8 yrs previously. Feel blessed that I listened to him. I was dx with cc in September, had resection of right colon as well as my appendix and small part of my small intestines. My path was T3 N0 MX. Only had 12 nodes taken. Would be relieved that I am 2a, but it is signet ring cell type. Have been on quite a journey trying to get treatment started. It has taken 8 weeks to get an MSI test done, so meanwhile I am on xeloda not knowing if it is being effective until test results come back. Have decided to put on my big girl panties and get serious with my oncologist's office this Wednesday and see if I can get something done. Thank you all for the wonderful information I have gotten from this site! Have a super day! |
Joined: Oct 2010
Welcome! First and foremost, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to you.
There are many here that have had the same or similar surgery and have undergone the various types of chemo and/or treatments. Signet Ring Cell is an aggressive cancer. Do not read treatment data pre 2007 it will be depressing, treatment success has improved greatly. I have had a similar surgery to yours and was diagnosed with Signet Ring Cell in Sept 2007.
Diet, Mental Health, and exercise will help a lot to reduce risks, also you will be healthier.
Keep positive!
Best Always, mike
Joined: Feb 2009
Just wanted to first welcome you to the board. I'm not sure what an MSI test is. Sometimes afte diagnosis you just want to get things rollng, but waiting is often what happens when tests are needed first. I'm hoping that you can get that test and then get a plan to move forward with your treatment. Please keep us informed as to what is going on and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Kim
Joined: Sep 2012