onc visit

msccolon
msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Just got back from a visit with my oncologist. It would be a follow up from the colonoscopy and the PET I had done a month ago. The lesion at the rectal junction tested positive for cancer, so I will be meeting with a radio on the 30th. We are expecting treatments to help with the pain. I got a new longer lasting pain pill, as well as an increase in dosage, so this should help tremendously on that front as well. I'm very hopeful that we will be able to get this stuff back under control. I will also be discussing going after some of the lymph nodes as well. I'll let you guys know when I know more! I'm showing anemic, which I'm not surprised since there's been bleeding from that lesion, so I will be getting iron IV to help with that. All in all, it was a good visit.
mary
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #2
    Visit
    Glad that you are able to get something stronger for all the pain you have been going through. If that new dose doesn't work, call back and get something bigger and better. You have been dealing with this for a while and by now you need some relief. Glad your visit went good.

    Kim
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #3
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Visit
    Glad that you are able to get something stronger for all the pain you have been going through. If that new dose doesn't work, call back and get something bigger and better. You have been dealing with this for a while and by now you need some relief. Glad your visit went good.

    Kim

    thank you
    and i will surely be on the phone if the new meds don't do the trick, I'm beyond tired of getting only partial relief! Thank you, Kim!
    mary
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    Glad you have a plan
    Sorry to here about the positive test.

    It is good that you got something new for the pain. Hopefully it will take care of it until the other treatment can do its job.

    Prayers are with you for success.

    Marie
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #5
    Mary:(
    Son of a gun - that's the news you want at the holiday, or anytime for that matter. As always, it sounds like your plan is in place and I'm wishing you all the best. Hope the new pain plan works for you too, the least you could expect is to have some relief.

    You are handling things so well - you, Phil, and myself are in the "6-Year Plus Club." There's not too many members of this club, which is understandable as the "DUES" are quite a high price to pay:)

    Keepin' up with you as best I can.

    -Craig:)
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #6
    Sundanceh said:

    Mary:(
    Son of a gun - that's the news you want at the holiday, or anytime for that matter. As always, it sounds like your plan is in place and I'm wishing you all the best. Hope the new pain plan works for you too, the least you could expect is to have some relief.

    You are handling things so well - you, Phil, and myself are in the "6-Year Plus Club." There's not too many members of this club, which is understandable as the "DUES" are quite a high price to pay:)

    Keepin' up with you as best I can.

    -Craig:)

    Mary , l hope they find the solution for your pain, I'm sure
    they will! Concerning nodes are they local or distant nodes, do they consider as a met or just local nodes?.
    In my hospital there are quite a few colleges with mets to distant lymph nodes successfully treated with radio as l am!
    Hugs!
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #7
    Lovekitties said:

    Glad you have a plan
    Sorry to here about the positive test.

    It is good that you got something new for the pain. Hopefully it will take care of it until the other treatment can do its job.

    Prayers are with you for success.

    Marie

    thank you!
    Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
    mary
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #8
    Sundanceh said:

    Mary:(
    Son of a gun - that's the news you want at the holiday, or anytime for that matter. As always, it sounds like your plan is in place and I'm wishing you all the best. Hope the new pain plan works for you too, the least you could expect is to have some relief.

    You are handling things so well - you, Phil, and myself are in the "6-Year Plus Club." There's not too many members of this club, which is understandable as the "DUES" are quite a high price to pay:)

    Keepin' up with you as best I can.

    -Craig:)

    6-year plus club dues are now due!
    Thank you for your comments, I'm sure this will give me some relief, so while it would be better to have heard not cancer, I knew it would be otherwise; no other reason for the lesion or "ulcer" not to be healing! High price indeed! We keep on fighting, though, and thankful for the opportunity to fight!
    mary
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #9
    pepebcn said:

    Mary , l hope they find the solution for your pain, I'm sure
    they will! Concerning nodes are they local or distant nodes, do they consider as a met or just local nodes?.
    In my hospital there are quite a few colleges with mets to distant lymph nodes successfully treated with radio as l am!
    Hugs!

    nodes
    since my initial diagnosis was back in 2004, and I have actually had minor time dancing with NED, these are definitely mets. I'm determined to attack to the best of my ability, along with my team, so watch out! Thank you for checking up on me, Pepe, I appreciate it! I hope you are doing well and that your wife returns soon!
    mary
  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    #10
    Mary,
    Just wanted you to
    Mary,
    Just wanted you to know we will be praying for you. Glad overall it was a good visit.
    Linda and El
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    #11
    Hey Mary - Stay tough.
    I
    Hey Mary - Stay tough.
    I hope the meeting on the 30th goes well and that you get the pain under control.
    Let us know what the new plan is.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #12
    Go Mary!
    I am sorry to hear this news, but I am so glad there is a plan in place.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #13
    Sending big hugs...
    I, too, am glad there is a plan finally.....and the pain is going to be managed...

    You are such a dear person to me, Mary, and a fighter...I am standing right behind you, and have your back!!!

    (As far as the 6-year dues...hey, I have them covered for you!!!)

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #14
    Hi Mary
    I tried to reply to this earlier and the site was slowed down....happens frequently lately. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how much I admire your courage and strength.I haven't had to go through some of the things some of you all have, but I pray that I will carry myself with the same graciousness if I do.

    Good luck and prayers to you.

    -Pat
  • chicoturner
    chicoturner Member Posts: 282
    #15
    Mary, sorry for that news,
    Mary, sorry for that news, but contrats on the positive take on it!! People like you who keep fighting is what keeps me coming back here. Sometimes I think reading all of this makes me focus on cancer just to much, but what it really does is encourgage me on days I am down. Best to you. Jean
  • C Dixon
    C Dixon Member Posts: 201
    #16
    Hi Mary
    I'm glad you have your answer, new meeds and a plan. I think just knowing helps us. I love to read the hope in your words. Well seasoned and wise. Thank you for helping me as well. I had the third drain today but this girl was so thorough. She had me turning every which a way and there was nothing left when I walked out of there. I also started the Xelox today and am hoping it will slow the fluid production.

    Keep us posted.

    Catherine
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #17
    Sorry
    Hey, Mary.

    I'm so sorry about the news, but you sound like you're ready to face it head on. *hugs*

    I pray it will all turn out well.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #18
    Mary
    Mary,
    You are one amazing lady! You have a plan and things will be taken care of. I too hope the pain is gone. I am praying for you!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #19
    Plan and pain meds
    Mary, like everyone else, I am glad you have a plan and something new for pain. I hope it all works out for you. I know it's at the holidays, but I'm so happy you have these holidays to share with your family. Thank you for your inspiration! I wish you the best of painfree days.

    Gail
  • Unknown
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    #20
    Kathleen808 said:

    Mary
    Mary,
    You are one amazing lady! You have a plan and things will be taken care of. I too hope the pain is gone. I am praying for you!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

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  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #21
    plh4gail said:

    Plan and pain meds
    Mary, like everyone else, I am glad you have a plan and something new for pain. I hope it all works out for you. I know it's at the holidays, but I'm so happy you have these holidays to share with your family. Thank you for your inspiration! I wish you the best of painfree days.

    Gail

    I'm rootin for you Mary!
    I'm rootin for you Mary! You deserve a break, a big one!!

    Thinking of you!

    Raquel

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