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  • Destini
    Destini Member Posts: 1
    edited February 2021 #22
    Life Partner Recently Diagnosed with Colon Cancer

    It all happened within two months, 70 yrs. old. It started all with his ankle area being swollen, went to emergency and the results were blood clots and had to place an IVR filter.   Two weeks later he went to the emergency due to stomach pains. Had Colon/Rectum Resection surgery.  He now has a stoma bag which the surgeon said is temporary.  The primary tumor (8.6 cm) caused a blockage.   Stage classification is PT4b pN0. Went to see Oncologist yesterday and he said the PET Scan was good, but still, needs treatment due to the visceral peritoneum?  My partner does not want to take chemo treatments, wants oral treatments.  I am concerned about his quality of life.  The oncologist advised with no treatment, he may have a year, it depends on the individual. My partner is feeling like his old self again, however, overwhelmed and wants to do more research before he decides on the type of treatment he will be taking.

    I appreciate reading all comments and threads here.  I know I have to remain strong and give him all the support I can.  

    Thank you....

     

  • SandiaBuddy
    SandiaBuddy Member Posts: 1,381 Member
    edited February 2021 #23
    Destini said:

    Life Partner Recently Diagnosed with Colon Cancer

    It all happened within two months, 70 yrs. old. It started all with his ankle area being swollen, went to emergency and the results were blood clots and had to place an IVR filter.   Two weeks later he went to the emergency due to stomach pains. Had Colon/Rectum Resection surgery.  He now has a stoma bag which the surgeon said is temporary.  The primary tumor (8.6 cm) caused a blockage.   Stage classification is PT4b pN0. Went to see Oncologist yesterday and he said the PET Scan was good, but still, needs treatment due to the visceral peritoneum?  My partner does not want to take chemo treatments, wants oral treatments.  I am concerned about his quality of life.  The oncologist advised with no treatment, he may have a year, it depends on the individual. My partner is feeling like his old self again, however, overwhelmed and wants to do more research before he decides on the type of treatment he will be taking.

    I appreciate reading all comments and threads here.  I know I have to remain strong and give him all the support I can.  

    Thank you....

     

    Capecitabine

    Chemo can be oral--capecitabine as a "monotherapy."  But no chemo is a walk in the park.  It is a very individual decision.

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