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Aggressive appendix cancer and right hemicolectomy: Chemo worth it?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jan 31 5:19pm | Replies (11)
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@dnfjc

Yes, not many to compare with for appendix cancer. That’s why I’m trying this forum. How do you feel after treatments? What does NED HIPEC mean?
I was lucky my aggressive appendix cancer was all contained with mucosa except for perforation is the risk. Dr removed whole specimen and then a month later I got right come to my and 20 lymph nodes removed. Pathology showed everywhere clean.

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isadora2021 | @isadora2021 | Jan 28 5:12pm

@dnfjc NED means no evidence of disease. There may (or may not) be minute cancer cells that cannot be picked up on tests unless they grow bigger into tumours.

I feel great after treatment and have been so fortunate not to have any lingering side effects other than needing to manage my hydration and fibre carefully. I had a colon resection to remove diseased tissue and I can get constipation. I was fortunate not to need a bag (temporary or permanent) after my resection.

Given how aggressive your appendix cancer was, I would be inclined to have chemo to mop up if I was you but to avoid oxaliplatin (Folfox) if you can due to neuropathy. I had Folfiri and have no neuropathy.

Please let us know how you go 🌺

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