What should I expect with advanced Rectal cancer?

Posted by allenb51 @allenb51, Jan 30 4:55pm

I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer and it has spread to my lungs. Still haven't gotten a stage confirmation as of yet. Just trying to get a general idea of what I am looking at for treatment.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 13 9:57pm

I'm also tagging @martin77 and @varg4258 on this discussion as they may have experience with metastatic rectal cancer to share with you. In the meantime you may appreciate these related discussions:
- Please help - Rectal Cancer with Possible Lung Metastasis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/please-help-possible-lung-cancer/

See all: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/colorectal-cancer/

@allenb51, have you been able to meet with your oncologist and learn more about next steps? How are you doing?

allenb51 | @allenb51 | Jan 31 1:45pm

In reply to @popobrady "Allen, I’m very sorry to hear that. I’m surprised a doctor would tell you that you..." + (show)

@popobrady It isn't the doctor's fault. I had the lung biopsy on Tuesday and received the results through the patient portal Friday afternoon. Everything here is at a standstill with 2 different winter storms.

popobrady | @popobrady | Jan 31 12:54pm

Allen,
I’m very sorry to hear that.
I’m surprised a doctor would tell you that you have colorectal cancer that spread to your lungs and not tell you what stage it is?
I’m not a doctor but have found out a lot of info on CRC in the last 4 yrs.
The only uplifting thing about Cancer is the advancements happening in treatment.
And with AI assistance now, it shouldn’t be too long till they can cure all stages of this accursed disease.
Google, learn current advancements, look for recent breakthroughs. Then all you can do is put yourself in the care of doctors you trust and, get second opinions. Fate already knows the time & place. There is no point in ruining your current life because you are nervous about your unknown future!!!

Good luck Allen and remain positive !!!