Omentum
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3 years.....
It's time to get some second and third opinions, Jen.
Locate colorectal surgeons that are not of the same group
or association, and make some appointments. I think it's
time for a change.
Locating other oncologists in the same manner, will also provide
other opinions regarding chemotherapy methods, if that's what
you desire to continue doing.
And of course, there are also alternatives to explore, with or
without conventional treatments.
With the obvious failure rate you're experiencing, I would personally
begin looking at all other possibilities, along with getting other
professional opinions.
Don't be shy, or feel you'll be insulting your physician. First of all,
all good physicians welcome second opinions. Secondly, it's your
life at stake, not theirs.
Don't waste time worrying about anything, just get into action,
and do what you feel you have to do. Nothing helps us survive
better, than our own natural instinct to stay alive.
Best to you,
John0 -
Hi Jen
So sorry to have to welcome you to the board but, so glad that you found us. It sounds like you've really been around the block with this cancer. I wish I could help with personal experience but, I haven't personally had spread to the omentum. I'm not sure about it but, have you asked if HIPEC is appropriate for cc that has spread to the omentum? Here is a link for some information if it might help: http://www.hipectreatment.com/index.php
You definitely should get some 2nd or 3rd or more opinions. It seems you've really given chemo the old college try. Do you use or have you thought of any types of alternatives?
I wish you all the best and hope that you get a response from someone who has had experience with this.0 -
upLori-S said:Hi Jen
So sorry to have to welcome you to the board but, so glad that you found us. It sounds like you've really been around the block with this cancer. I wish I could help with personal experience but, I haven't personally had spread to the omentum. I'm not sure about it but, have you asked if HIPEC is appropriate for cc that has spread to the omentum? Here is a link for some information if it might help: http://www.hipectreatment.com/index.php
You definitely should get some 2nd or 3rd or more opinions. It seems you've really given chemo the old college try. Do you use or have you thought of any types of alternatives?
I wish you all the best and hope that you get a response from someone who has had experience with this.
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Oh I haven't been shy. MyJohn23 said:3 years.....
It's time to get some second and third opinions, Jen.
Locate colorectal surgeons that are not of the same group
or association, and make some appointments. I think it's
time for a change.
Locating other oncologists in the same manner, will also provide
other opinions regarding chemotherapy methods, if that's what
you desire to continue doing.
And of course, there are also alternatives to explore, with or
without conventional treatments.
With the obvious failure rate you're experiencing, I would personally
begin looking at all other possibilities, along with getting other
professional opinions.
Don't be shy, or feel you'll be insulting your physician. First of all,
all good physicians welcome second opinions. Secondly, it's your
life at stake, not theirs.
Don't waste time worrying about anything, just get into action,
and do what you feel you have to do. Nothing helps us survive
better, than our own natural instinct to stay alive.
Best to you,
John
Oh I haven't been shy. My onc here at home was the one to find the mets to my liver initially. I immediately went to Duke University and found a wonderful team of docs there. I have also been to Cancer Treatment Centers of America and was pleased with them. I've been completely proactive in this phase of my life. I trust my docs immensely and am confident that I am getting the best care available. I was really just looking for more info on the omentum spread. Never really heard much about that and was hoping that people who have dealt with this would share any and all info they have.
Thanks for any and all responses!
Jen0 -
Welcome to Board
It sounds like you have done your research and are not settling for one opinion. Sorry but can't give you any advice on your situation. Just wanted to welcome you to the board and tell you that you have joined a great family. Good luck.
Kim0 -
BumpAnnabelle41415 said:Welcome to Board
It sounds like you have done your research and are not settling for one opinion. Sorry but can't give you any advice on your situation. Just wanted to welcome you to the board and tell you that you have joined a great family. Good luck.
Kim
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spread to omentum
I've had mets in my omentum twice. Found during full hysterectomy for my 1st recurrence, they removed most of the omentum. Then, when I had HIPEC in 2009 there were more mets in what remained of my omentum so they removed the rest of the omentum.
mary0
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