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Update from Doctors

just4Brooks
just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
From My Onc >> JONATHAN A POLIKOFF MD Physician Status: Signed 2/10/2010 1:09 PM

It was a small carcinoid tumor.
Here's the path report summary:
A. Appendix, appendectomy
- CLASSIC CARCINOID TUMOR OF THE DISTAL TIP OF THE APPENDIX, 0.9 CM, WITH MINIMAL
EXTENSION INTO THE PERIAPPENDICEAL ADIPOSE TISSUE
- ALL MARGINS ARE FREE OF THE CARCINOID TUMOR
- NO EVIDENCE OF LYMPHOVASCULAR INVASION
- NEGATIVE FOR ACUTE APPENDICITIS



It's very unlikely this will relapse. Barium enemia shows "slight filling of the appendiceal stump" but nothing to suggest a relapse of the carcinoid. (There was NO new growth).

This report is therefore OK. I'll forward this to Dr Khoe in case she has anything to add.


From My Surgeon>> Hi Mr. Ponto,

I agree with Dr. Polikoff- the study showed only a little stump of the appendix, which is normal after an appendectomy performed open (during open surgery, not laparoscopic).

Your carcinoid tumor was in the tip of the appendix, not close to where I cut the appendix, and it was less than 1 cm in size, so is unlikely for it to recur in the future.

The study looks good- no leak at your connection! So, we can proceed with reversing your ostomy when the surgery schedule has an opening.


Take care,
Jennifer Khoe



So up all night worring for nothing... Thanks everybody for having my back!!! It's good to know you got friends.

I Lov ya guys!
Brooks
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  • John23
    John23 CSN Member Posts: 2,121 Member
    #2
    HAH !
    We told ya' didn't we? Huh?

    See?




    Now, stay well.
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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia CSN Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #3
    Whew! Thank the Lord!
    This
    Whew! Thank the Lord!

    This is what my friend's husband had and it is found in 1 out of every 200 appendix's that are removed for appendicitis. No further tx ever needed. Awesome Brooks!
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    Wonderful News!
    So glad that the doctor's responded to your concerns and gave you peace of mind.

    More than glad that they feel it is unlikely to recur.

    As any good warrior you met the issue head on and went for the answers.

    Get some good rest.

    Marie
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  • HollyID
    HollyID CSN Member Posts: 946 Member
    #5
    We love you too, Brooks...
    We love you too, Brooks...

    I can totally understand why you were up all night wondering and worrying though.
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  • karguy
    karguy CSN Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #6
    No worries
    No worries as they say,I'm glad you got good news.Now you can have a good valentines day.Enjoy the good news,congratulations.
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #7
    Woo-hoo! That is awesome!

    Woo-hoo! That is awesome!
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  • JDuke
    JDuke CSN Member Posts: 438
    #8
    karguy said:

    No worries
    No worries as they say,I'm glad you got good news.Now you can have a good valentines day.Enjoy the good news,congratulations.

    So happy
    for your good news. Hate that you stressed over this, but glad it was for nothing.
    Regards,
    Joanne
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  • luv3jay
    luv3jay CSN Member Posts: 533 Member
    #9
    Go Brooks, it's your
    Go Brooks, it's your birthday! Go Brooks...it's your birthday!

    -Sheri
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #10
    Yay!
    Beautiful! I'm so glad you got good news!!!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #11
    So Good!
    Brooks,
    Thanks for sharing this good news. What a relief!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • Buzzard
    Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #12
    Kathleen808 said:

    So Good!
    Brooks,
    Thanks for sharing this good news. What a relief!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    This beast is a sneaky *******
    We certainly have to stay on our toes don't we...Brooks, Im so glad things are gonna be fine now...The rollercoasters we sometimes ride....jeeshhh......Rest buddy, you deserve a little brain break.......Love and Hope to ya....Buzz
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #13
    Buzzard said:

    This beast is a sneaky *******
    We certainly have to stay on our toes don't we...Brooks, Im so glad things are gonna be fine now...The rollercoasters we sometimes ride....jeeshhh......Rest buddy, you deserve a little brain break.......Love and Hope to ya....Buzz

    YEAH BROOKS!!!
    So happy for your great news............ get a GOOD nights sleep now! Luv ya back!!!

    Jennie
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  • GOOFYLADIE
    GOOFYLADIE CSN Member Posts: 232 Member
    #14
    Kinda makes ya
    WaNnA dAnCe AnD SHOUT don't it!!! Do it!!! We will all yell a great big hell Ya for ya!!!!!! HUGE HUGS
    Goofyladie (Cass)
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  • robinvan
    robinvan CSN Member Posts: 1,012
    #15
    OK Breathe Again
    You, Brooks are NED and it is going to stay that way!

    BE WELL... Rob; in Vancouver
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  • Crow71
    Crow71 CSN Member Posts: 679 Member
    #16
    Great news buddy! I'm so
    Great news buddy! I'm so relieved. Take care.
    Roger
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  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
    #17
    robinvan said:

    OK Breathe Again
    You, Brooks are NED and it is going to stay that way!

    BE WELL... Rob; in Vancouver

    Rob..
    I love hearing them three letters N E D.,NED, nEd, neD, nEd, anyway you sat it.. It sounds great!!

    Thanks guys

    Brooks
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  • dorookie
    dorookie CSN Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #18
    Great news
    I am sorry you were up all night worring, but we have all been there, just wonderful to find out it is nothing to worry about. I hate worring, you would think that we all would find a way not to with all the crap we go through, guess its just a part of being human. I am so very happy for you..

    *HUGS*
    Beth
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  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 CSN Member Posts: 953 Member
    #19
    Sounds good to me!
    Brooks,

    Sounds like great news to me. Celebrate!!!

    Amy
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #20
    I was holding my breath,now
    I was holding my breath,now I can take a breath.Good to hear that.Hope this is over,life will be back on track.Good luck to you with everything.Take care.
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  • pluckey
    pluckey CSN Member Posts: 484 Member
    #21
    Yippee Yahoo!!!
    so glad for the good news!!!
    such a frickin'frackin' roller coster, this damn cancer...

    ((HUGS))

    Peggy
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