Colon tumor grew back, Surgery April 20th
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I was upset to learn that my colon tumor had grown back, and was causing blood in my stools. I thought the blood was from hemroids or aggravation from diarhea caused from chemo, and that's what all the doctors have told me every time I mention bloody stools or bloody diarhea. I've only had one chemo treatment since last August due to gallbladder problems, and surgeries to repair gall bladder. The colon tumor had disappeared from scans for over a year and a half, but is larger now that when I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I will have robotic surgery at Mayo April 20th. Really wish they could have gotten me in sooner, because of all the problems it's causing. My surgeon will use the robotic surgery and is also taking the lymph nodes behind the tumor. The oncologist wants him to remove a tumor in my liver the same day. I'll find out more after my CT scan on the 12th. I'm glad they're finally willing to remove that tumor. I was told I'd never have surgery because I'm stage 4. It really upset me since I've heard of so many others who've had surgery and even been cured from stage 4 cancer. Maybe I'll have the same good results after they cut all this crappy cancer out of me.
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Joan, I'm so sorry to hear this news. When I met with a second Oncologist for the first time, he sat down with me and my husband to go over absolutely everything. And he referred to colorectal cancer as a 'surgical' cancer. I find it confusing that they seem to pick and choose what they'll operate on.
Prayers for an uneventful surgery and a quick recovery! One hurdle at a time, right?
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Joan
i am sorry you need more surgery but I think you are relieved its finally coming out so it sounds good at the same time. You have been through so much I hope this the start of a break for you.
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Hi Joan
so sorry to hear that the tumor grew, and so glad to hear it’s going to be removed robotically. I had robotic surgery last spring to remove my colon tumor and also had a small liver resection and abalation of some liver mets during the same operative setting. Each organ had its own separate surgeon. The surgery really wasn’t so bad. The incisions are pretty small and not too painful. I think the liver portion actually gave me more pain than the colon part. Take all the pain meds they give you for the first couple days, and as soon as you’re able start moving. the More you can ambulated the better you’ll feel.
Wishing you all the best
pam
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So sorry to hear this Joan.
So sorry to hear this Joan. Maybe the surgery will get rid of it. Prayers are sent.
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Surgery
I'm so sorry that you need to have surgery again because of the new tumor, but if they can get it out all at once it's better. I've always been told that cutting it out is the best option. Please keep us informed.
Kim
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Thank you all for your advice and kindness
I am very happy that I'll finally get this tumor removed! I don't look forward to the recovery period... I've had other surgeries and seem to have more problems after anesthesia and also have a pretty low pain tolerance. I'm very glad they are using the minimally invasive approach, should make it easier to recover.
I leave for MD Anderson tomorrow to find out if they have any trials that would help me better than the folfiri or folfox. I will be traveling from Texas to Rochester for surgery so won't be home for a couple weeks.
Praying all goes as planned and leads to remission and cure!
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God bless Joan.
God bless Joan.
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Ask for an epidural for pain managementJoan M said:Thank you all for your advice and kindness
I am very happy that I'll finally get this tumor removed! I don't look forward to the recovery period... I've had other surgeries and seem to have more problems after anesthesia and also have a pretty low pain tolerance. I'm very glad they are using the minimally invasive approach, should make it easier to recover.
I leave for MD Anderson tomorrow to find out if they have any trials that would help me better than the folfiri or folfox. I will be traveling from Texas to Rochester for surgery so won't be home for a couple weeks.
Praying all goes as planned and leads to remission and cure!
That has helped me tremendously in pain control after my surgeries.
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Prayers
Sending prayers and hoping you have a easy recovery.
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HollyHollyID said:Best of luck
with your surgery! Prayers for strength and healing!
Good to see your post. It has been some time. Hope you are doing well.
Kim
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Welcomebrianey said:sending good energy
Much good for upcoming surgery.
Welcome to the board. It would be nice if you could start a seperate post and introduce yourself. We are here to help.
Kim
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Me too!PamRav said:Hi Joan
Thinking of you . I believe your surgery was scheduled for today. Wishing you a successful outcome and a speedy recovery
pam
Thinking of you today, Joan. Praying for your strength in recovery. We look forward to seeing your next post. --Beth
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