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Ascending Colon Cancer post-op

terry427
terry427 CSN Member Posts: 27
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
When I had the colonoscopy in April the gastro doctor stated that he found one cancerous polyp and was not sure if he removed all of it and that I would need surgery. On June 21 I had the resectioning surgery on the ascending colon. It was determined that the gastro doctor did remove the entire cancerous polyp & according to the oncologist's report I received yesterday 20 lymph nodes were removed & biopsied. They were non malignant. The oncologist stated that "chemo would not be of benefit to me." (Until I read the report I did not realize the lymph nodes were removed.)

My question is when I eat something that I assume is adversely affecting me my right side aches. Has anyone encountered this problem after this type of surgery? To counteract this I take Tums or a Rolaids. Either of these seem to relieve the ache.

When I have a question I really don't know who to call, i.e., the surgeon, gastro doctor, the oncologist, or my primary care physician. Who would you recommend I contact?

You all have been very helpful to me in the past and I would appreciate your opinions.

Thank you,
Terry
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  • Lifeisajourney
    Lifeisajourney CSN Member Posts: 216
    #2
    Good to see you back
    right sided pain and anemia were two pre cancer warnings, but you sound like you have done all the right things, it could be anything. I would definely see primary or onco just to be sure you are doing the right things. Maybe some antibiodics for something is all that is needed. Sounds like you had a good prognois, good to see you posting again. Pat
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  • karguy
    karguy CSN Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #3
    I'm glad
    I'm glad you are doing better,and I think you should see the primary doctor,and find out what is causing the problem.I have to take prilosec 2x a day,prescription strength.Good luck.
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  • Buzzard
    Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #4
    karguy said:

    I'm glad
    I'm glad you are doing better,and I think you should see the primary doctor,and find out what is causing the problem.I have to take prilosec 2x a day,prescription strength.Good luck.

    Guessing
    I am thinking the ascending colon is right side ...scar tissue may be causing the pain issues by partly blocking the colon and depressing against the intestine....in any case I would have it checked out soon, I think even an exray would show it but its only my opinion...Love and Hope to you........Buzz
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  • terry427
    terry427 CSN Member Posts: 27
    #5
    Ascending Colon Cancer Post-op
    Thanks everyone for your comments. I will make an appointment for Monday with my PCP to be checked out.
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