Would appreciate your input
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Kim -
The only input I would give at this time, is to tell you that you
should get another opinion from a different Colorectal Surgeon
and another opinion from a different Oncologist.
Both "new" physicians should not be of the same group or
organization as the ones you presently have. If you have to
travel to a different area to locate the "new" physicians, do so.
I would seek advice from a Colorectal Surgeon first, and
the oncologist last. The "new" colorectal surgeon can often
offer a suggestion regarding who he feels is a good oncologist.
Surgeons are generally more objective regarding cancer
treatment, and usually prefer surgery rather than chemical
treatments (duh?). No, they are -not- leaning into their own
profession and suggesting surgery arbitrarily, they really are
more objective regarding the treatment of cancer than the
average oncologist!
Get other opinions before you travel too far down the road
you've been told to go. You owe it to yourself and your
spouse, to tap all resources.
Good luck, and best of health!
John0 -
Thanks John I will look intoJohn23 said:Kim -
The only input I would give at this time, is to tell you that you
should get another opinion from a different Colorectal Surgeon
and another opinion from a different Oncologist.
Both "new" physicians should not be of the same group or
organization as the ones you presently have. If you have to
travel to a different area to locate the "new" physicians, do so.
I would seek advice from a Colorectal Surgeon first, and
the oncologist last. The "new" colorectal surgeon can often
offer a suggestion regarding who he feels is a good oncologist.
Surgeons are generally more objective regarding cancer
treatment, and usually prefer surgery rather than chemical
treatments (duh?). No, they are -not- leaning into their own
profession and suggesting surgery arbitrarily, they really are
more objective regarding the treatment of cancer than the
average oncologist!
Get other opinions before you travel too far down the road
you've been told to go. You owe it to yourself and your
spouse, to tap all resources.
Good luck, and best of health!
John
Thanks John I will look into a surgeons point of view.0 -
Hi Kim , certainly there are other combos of chemo but Folfirirogina2336 said:Thanks John I will look into
Thanks John I will look into a surgeons point of view.
would be the most popular after oxy.normally they use it together with avastin. This are the two most popular combos but other are also available, but for any other beside these two he must be tested for KRAS mutation on his genes to see if he is candidate to any other chemo! .Hope I explained correctly and you can understand it in my Spanglish, hahaha!
Take care my friend.0 -
Great Advise!!!!John23 said:Kim -
The only input I would give at this time, is to tell you that you
should get another opinion from a different Colorectal Surgeon
and another opinion from a different Oncologist.
Both "new" physicians should not be of the same group or
organization as the ones you presently have. If you have to
travel to a different area to locate the "new" physicians, do so.
I would seek advice from a Colorectal Surgeon first, and
the oncologist last. The "new" colorectal surgeon can often
offer a suggestion regarding who he feels is a good oncologist.
Surgeons are generally more objective regarding cancer
treatment, and usually prefer surgery rather than chemical
treatments (duh?). No, they are -not- leaning into their own
profession and suggesting surgery arbitrarily, they really are
more objective regarding the treatment of cancer than the
average oncologist!
Get other opinions before you travel too far down the road
you've been told to go. You owe it to yourself and your
spouse, to tap all resources.
Good luck, and best of health!
John
Great Advise!!!!0 -
Thanks Pepe He is currently
Thanks Pepe He is currently on 5fu and avastin and I will find out about the KRAS mutation. Thanks again. Hopes and Prayers Kim0
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