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Unresolved Colon/Appendix Issues and Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis (SEL)
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 15, 2021 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I have no help with my husband but I’m managing with him, he’s doing better than me. I must get some clarity on whether I have a malignancy in colon. I’ve switched to UTSW..colorectal Surgeon Who is just following path of last surgeon who wrote me off basically, his last words to me (last surgeon of 8 yrs. and prior surgeries said ) “ oh! We’re all going there sooner or later!” A religious Hispanic Surgeon who builds missions in Mexico! I emphasize the ‘religious attitude!” Sorry, I’m religious too! But..at 82.6 age and otherwise healthy appearing 60 ish (perhaps) I don’t want to play Russian Roulette with my life!! I just want to know the precancerous sissile polyps in my appendeceal orifice and ‘thickening in cecum concerning of malignancy per my catscan of 2019 revealed) is NOT a malignancy! What must I do???!! I can and I am ready to go to Mayo InJacksonville, Fla. near where my grown daughters reside. (Can help me) but I’ve tried 3X.. if you can help me I would be so greatful!! Thanks so much I pray for help!
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You need to get/TELL your current doctor you WANT a referral to Mayo done NOW. That’s the only way you will likely get an appt there is what I’m thinking. Having said that, not sure of how soon that would be. But you need to stand firm and advocate for what you want, otherwise sounds like you aren’t getting anyone else to do it for you. Bottom line. Be your own advocate, even if you have to stomp your foot!