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Colorectal cancer stage 1 with positive margin

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Jan 20 1:22pm | Replies (31)
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@lisag03

Is there a reason why you are reluctant to do surgery? If there is remaining cancer cells, you may be facing an even bigger surgery in the future. I was stage 2 A and required surgery to remove a partially obstructing tumor. I attempted chemo but couldn’t tolerate it.

I am someone who has colonoscopy every year. I went 14 months between colonoscopy and when I had it, the tumor was found. It grew that quickly. I would not want to walk around knowing that I have cancer inside me.
Have they done a CEA ?

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sos2000 | @sos2000 | Oct 10, 2023

Yes, my CEA was clear. But now I’m having stomach issues I’m going to see gastroenterologist then I’ll most likely see my colorectal surgeon.

I was not aware the tumor can grow so rapidly. I thought it takes 10 something years …

Thank you for your advice and sharing what you went through. I’ll definitely consider the surgery.

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