Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hello, I'm a stage 1 (T2N0M0) 0/42 lymph nodes rectal cancer survivor. I did radition/xeloda as adjuvant therapy since my tumor was aggressive. I'll make this short. If you have doubts, go see an oncologist. Then get a second opinion. If there is a major cancer center near you, go there. Get copies of all your records and send them to the doctor you choose then go talk about it. Take charge of your health care. The doctors are only in control if you let them control it. Good luck and miracles happen! Cliff H. > > Hi Everyone > I feel so fortunate to have found this site. > I am 48, was diagnosed with colon cancer & had surgery (partial lap) at > the end of Sept '05. (Cecum area - resectioned) No cancer in family. It > was stage 1 with 36 nodes showing negative - I'm one of the lucky ones. > I was not referred to an oncologist because of the good news but told > to see my gastroenterologist 1 yr from now for another colonoscopy, no > chemo, no radiation. I did take a blood test to get a cancer count?? > prior to the surgery. Today is my first day back at work, but, I am > feeling apprehensive. Are there any test besides the colonoscopy next > year that would give me a heads up if the cancer should reappear? > Thanks for your help & my prayers are with each of you. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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