I am a general surgeon. I see this cancer daily.

Jan 9, 2021
11:51:43pm

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She has pretty significant colon cancer (“if it walks like a duck...”) Sorry. I wish you the best. I hate to hear stories of people presenting so late with advanced cancer. How old is she?

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Thoughts on the severity of this: my sister's been in pain a few days, today found a mass/tumor on her colon that has

BlueBlood94 Truly Addicted User

1/9/21 7:10pm

If it has metastasized then it is stage IV. I’m sorry that this has happened to

valleus

1/9/21 7:13pm

Isn't stage IV when it's metastasized to multiple organs?

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 7:36pm

Found this from healthline. No idea how accurate this is based on medical standards:

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 7:42pm

That information looks correct. They probably will go ahead and do more imaging

Agnostic-alumni

1/9/21 8:02pm

So yes unfortunately she is at least 4A

Agnostic-alumni

1/9/21 8:03pm

I don't know the answer, but prayers for you and your sister, friend.

ReyOso

1/9/21 7:14pm

distant metastasis is usually stage 4. Sorry to hear about this

Agnostic-alumni

1/9/21 7:14pm

I feel really bad saying this, but...

ldssdl

1/9/21 7:15pm

Especially since it has gone to the liver. Not a good prognosis.

mudpupper

1/9/21 7:18pm

Actually in colorectal cancer, liver mets

EQD2

1/9/21 11:26pm

Distant spread is STAGE IV,

EQD2

1/9/21 11:25pm

Have a friend going through that right now. Doing well with treatments

bluelands

1/9/21 7:18pm

Yep. My sister is 51.

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 7:22pm

How old is your sister? My prayers are with her

wickedgame71

1/9/21 7:19pm

Turned 51 in October.

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 7:23pm

What were her symptoms that made her decide for a colonoscopy?

wickedgame71

1/9/21 7:52pm

Was having some pain and discomfort the last few days and wasn't herself. That's not a good sign from what I know.

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 7:56pm

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for your sister. Colonoscopy is now rec’d at 45

Run-DMT

1/9/21 7:28pm

My insurance won't cover until I'm 50. Otherwise I'd do it now.

ReyOso

1/9/21 7:30pm

I just had mine at 47. If you have some GI “symptoms”, they’ll often cover it

Run-DMT

1/9/21 7:32pm

Maybe I'll try that. I've had weird GI stuff since I was a kid.

ReyOso

1/9/21 7:39pm

At what age was part of his colon removed? No bag needed? My mom had similar

wickedgame71

1/9/21 7:45pm

Depends on the insurance, no?

Eddie

1/9/21 7:40pm

The symptoms we are talking about can be pretty mild: and pain + some diarrhea

Run-DMT

1/9/21 11:51pm

I’d pay out of pocket if I were in your shoes. The screen is very effective.

valleus

1/9/21 7:47pm

Stage IV cancer survivor here. I had the same diagnosis. Large mass in my colon

Florida Man

1/9/21 7:57pm

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, it gives me courage and hope. And I'm very happy you beat it as well.

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 8:34pm

Made my day..thanks for sharing. Freaking hate cancer.

ordinary tri guy

1/9/21 9:58pm

Curious... once youve experienced this. How often do you go back to look for a

South_A

1/9/21 11:48pm

Fellow survivor here!

dashwinegar

1/10/21 9:16am

RE: Thoughts on the severity of this: my sister's been in pain a few days, today

Cougsvt

1/9/21 10:07pm

Thank you for that detailed and helpful information!

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 10:37pm

My wife’s grandmother had stage colon cancer with Mets to liver 25 years ago.

StalwartBraveTrue

1/9/21 10:23pm

That's awesome, so glad to hear that things went well for your wife's grandma!

BlueBlood94

1/9/21 10:38pm

My mother had colon cancer and it is a very slow acting cancer generally. She

fierce16

1/9/21 10:43pm

They lost me at Lyme disease...

StalwartBraveTrue

1/10/21 12:44am

I am a general surgeon. I see this cancer daily.

Boring

1/9/21 11:51pm

UPDATE: still waiting for some test results, but what are your thoughts on this update? Her twin sister sent this text

BlueBlood94

1/12/21 1:35pm

I don't know the answer to your question, but will pray for your family.

dashwinegar

1/12/21 3:22pm

Thank you. Great advice, and I appreciate your prayers.

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