On July 17 I was taken to emergency with extreme pain
Was in the hospital from Wednesday morning to Saturday late afternoon in July.
I was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer.
I had another PET Scan and doctor informed me that the size of the rectal mass was reduced down to a third of the size. There were other things he reported but didn't hear it all and the files are not easy to follow. But treatment appears to be going well.
I had four chemo treatments. Then the PET Scan. Will be having four more chemo treatments followed by another PER Scan. Will have a total of twelve chemos. At least that is the current treatment.
From my file.
1 CLINICAL INFORMATION: Rectal carcinoma. Rectal mass biopsy 7/18/2024 demonstrated findings
suspicious for malignancy. CT abdomen and pelvis 7/17/2024 demonstrated a large distal rectal mass with posterior extension through the rectal wall into the mesorectal space, perirectal adenopathy, left internal iliac lymph node, nonspecific right inguinal lymph node, large right adrenal mass and a sclerotic lesion at the mid sacrum. Initial treatment strategy.
TARGET LESIONS:
* Rectal lesion. CT image 264. MEASUREMENTS [max SUV, axial size], Current: [27.1, 58 x 45 mm].
* Right adrenal gland lesion. CT image 151. MEASUREMENTS [max SUV, axial size], Current: [12.1, 70 x 57 mm].
* Posterior superior right middle lobe lesion. CT image 118. MEASUREMENTS [max SUV, axial size],
Current: [3.6, 10 x 6 mm].
* Right inguinal lymph node. CT image 253. MEASUREMENTS [max SUV, axial size], Current: [10.6, 24 x
19 mm].
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At least the treatments are showing signs of progress.
It sounds like you are getting very good care, and the fact that the tumors are responding id a real blessing.
Hope your treatment goes well and that you are able to stay ahead of the pain. 🙏
Sending you a
the best doctors, best chemo, best mrdicine, best nurses, best support for you. 
This is a strange new journey you’re on, for sure. Please keep us posted as best you can. Sounds like you’re already getting lots of prayers and good wishes sent your way, and I’m honored to add mine!
I’ve found that this little collective of friends we’ve never met face-to-face can be a massive source of strength and support. We’re all pullin’ for ya, for sure!
