Follow up
I had surgery and lymph nodes removed and was told all was clear. A year later colonoscopy was clear. I have been wondering about cancer showing up in other places and have tried to get some answers about this but can’t seem to find a way to do it. I had a consult at Sarah Cannon right after surgery and have reached out to them to see about asking some questions but my phone calls have not been returned. Anyone have ideas?
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Colon cancer is known to commonly spread to the liver and to the lungs. Regular follow-up visits can help identify these risks early to allow for a potential action plan if required. The longer you go since your primary cancer in your colon, the better the chances that nothing comes back or spreads elsewhere. I don't believe much in statistics but here's a tidbit for you that I've read - 85% of colon cancer spread, if it does spread at all, happens in the first four years so again - the long you are from primary, the better.
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