The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Fast or slow growing cancer?

AHelstrup
AHelstrup CSN Member Posts: 22
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Is colon cancer slow growing? Just found out Wed and I think she is in stage 2 ( getting CT Monday to make sure). But is there time for a second opinion?

Like Care

Comments

  • John23
    John23 CSN Member Posts: 2,121 Member
    #2
    AHelstrup –

     

    There is –always time- for a second and third and fourth opinion.

     

    Just make sure the opinions are from physicians that are not affiliated with one another.

     

    Colorectal surgeons should be the priority of choice.

     

    Stage one or two is of no comfort; it’s best to have the cancer surgically removed if at all possible, and that option should be decided by a competent colorectal surgeon.

     

    This is the beginning of her journey and she should be taking her time and learning about her options, not panicking and allowing fear to drive her into a corner. She needs your support and for you to be her advocate.

     

    Best wishes,

     

    John

     

    Like Care
  • renw
    renw CSN Member Posts: 282 Member
    #3
    Colon cancers are typically
    Colon cancers are typically slow growing, but there are exception depending on the specific mutation. Once you get to stage 4 however, mets can develop and grow rapidly.
    Like Care
  • AHelstrup
    AHelstrup CSN Member Posts: 22
    #4
    Thanks.  I am hoping Ashe

    Thanks.  I am hoping Ashe will agree with another opinion.  

    Like Care

Discussion Boards