Stage IIA Colon Cancer & Chemotherapy Posted: 12-29-06 08:28am
I was recently diagnosed with Colon
Cancer. I had the right part removed.
Ten lymph nodes were tested and all tested
negative. Blood work was done and there
is no indication it has spread. I am
classed as Stage 2a. I am pending a
colonoscopy within the month.
My doctor said I had 2 courses of action;
one being observation and the other to
start Chemo. He recommended 5FU with
Levcovorin if I chose chemotherapy. I do
not like to be given this choice and I am
basically getting a second opinion. My
gut feeling is to not do the Chemotherapy
since there are no signs it has spread but
I wanted to be reassured this is the right
course of action. I am prepared to do the
Chemo understanding there is a 6 percent
chance it will help.
Thank you
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Colon Cancer Answer A2073 Posted: 01-05-07 03:42am
According to the stage of colon cancer
(IIA), it is not recommended that you use
adjuvant chemotherapy but conventional
protocol dictates that you return to your
doctor only for regular check ups:
standard blood analyses (blood count,
sedimentation, hemoglobin, liver status
and renal status) and blood level of the
so called "carcino-embryonal antigen"
(CEA) must be performed once a month.
Further, an abdominal ultrasound and
colonoscopy should be done once a year.
You can consult an oncologist for an
expert opinion.
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