PET scan and feeling better in chemo

janh_in_ontario
janh_in_ontario Member Posts: 151 Member
edited February 2022 in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi all

the oncologist wanted a new ct scan prior to starting chemo (one month later from initial scan) and a nodule not mentioned in scan #1 had tripled in size to 9mm. He sent me to a specialist who is sending me for a PET scan. I am happy to be getting this as it is very rare in Canada - but that makes me worried at the same time.

also, after 2 rounds of chemo i am having normal stools for the first time in well over a year - is that an indication the tumor is shrinking? (Couldn't do surgery first due to size).

any experience would be appreciated!

jan

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  • Wadsdan777
    Wadsdan777 Member Posts: 20 Member
    #2

    Hi there, are you in Ontario Canada? ( I am aswell )


    I would think that normal bowel movements is a positive thing forsure - the nodule you mention where is it located? Is it solitary?


    I had a complete response in my colon to chemo, surgery wasnt even required - only scar tissue remain and biopsies in the area confirmed no cancer detected! So it is possible

  • janh_in_ontario
    janh_in_ontario Member Posts: 151 Member
    #3

    Yes Toronto! Thank you for the encouragement! I pray the same happens to me!

    I am being treated at Humber River and I am so amazed at the care. I won the Dr lottery!

  • Wadsdan777
    Wadsdan777 Member Posts: 20 Member
    #4

    Awesome! Im searching for a new oncologist - would you recommend yours?

  • janh_in_ontario
    janh_in_ontario Member Posts: 151 Member
    #5

    Oh my goodness yes!!! Dr Gautam Sudan at Humber River. He is about 40 yrs old, so smart and easy to talk with. Explains everything, open to every question - I thank God every day - I had cancer 11 yrs ago snd was treated at Sunnybrook - worse hospital and doctors had zero tolerance for questions.

    the difference is amazing!

    jan

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