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Cancer Support

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Delmette2.0

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Wed Feb 19, 2020, 04:46 PM Feb 2020

My first visit with an oncologist. Good news. [View all]

Yesterday I had my first and hopefully last visit with an oncologist. The doctor said that the tumor had not gone through the intestinal wall (that's good), the lymph nodes were clear of cancer (that's good) and the two other polyps that were found were small and clear of cancer ( three for three). The tumor is being sent off for genetic screening and we will know the results in two weeks. I will need annual colonoscopies and CT scans for 3-5 years even if the genetic screening is normal.


The people in this group gave me wonderful advice for questions, love and support. I can't thank everyone enough!

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That is good news. CatMor Feb 2020 #1
Excellent News! leftieNanner Feb 2020 #2
Based on my observation of a stage-4 patient in the family, at140 Feb 2020 #3
That is the very best news! I'm so happy for you. Phoenix61 Feb 2020 #4
absolutely Skittles Feb 2020 #13
No pun intended, right? nt Phoenix61 Feb 2020 #14
it was part of an ad campaign to get people in Skittles Feb 2020 #15
Good news. Midnight Writer Feb 2020 #5
Good news gademocrat7 Feb 2020 #6
Fantastic! littlemissmartypants Feb 2020 #7
Early detection is key Fritz Walter Feb 2020 #8
I am so glad for you. mgardener Feb 2020 #9
Early detection is key. TNNurse Feb 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author softydog88 Feb 2020 #11
Whoo whoo...glad you went to doctor when you did. Now that you need plenty of antioxidants Karadeniz Feb 2020 #12
I love pumpkin pie. Delmette2.0 Apr 2020 #17
Great news nt Nululu Apr 2020 #16
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