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Just diagnosed: Surgery not an option, looking for hope
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Hello @jolw and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can certainly understand your concern about the extensive surgery that is now being recommended. As @kristyc mentioned, getting another opinion at this time might be in your best interests. Here is a Newfeed from Mayo Clinic regarding the value in getting a second opinion when you are dealing with cancer treatment:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/tips-for-seeking-a-second-opinion/
I would encourage you to read this Newsfeed and then seek out a second opinion from a well-known cancer center. Have you considered a second opinion?
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@hopeful33250, thank you. At the beginning of my diagnosis I did get a second opinion but it was from a Dr in the same group that the original Dr belonged to, so then I sought out a third opinion from a Cancer center here in CO. They had the same plan Folfox, radiation, surgery, more chemo, as soon as possible. It just feels like I am miss something treatment option wise. I do not want to believe surgery is my only option. But....Maybe it is. I will read the info you provided. Thank you kindly.