Update on PetCT scan.

[amolngp]

My wife's PET CT scan report shows well defined soft tissue Thickening along left lateral pelvic wall abutting sigmoid colon measuring 2.6x1.6 cm. The earlier lesions on liver as per CT scan report is not seen.

The oncologist has advised to meet oncosurgeon for surgery . it is her first recurrence.

Please can anyone guide about this. Whether it is small or big surgery. What are the risks invovled. Wife's age is 36 years.

Thanks.

[Lyndy]

Hello... it isn’t something I have personal experience with but I have seen evidence that suggests second surgery at recurrence can improve response to treatment. I did discuss further surgery when it was thought my cancer was coming back for that reason. I would suggest asking them what they are aiming to achieve with the surgery and how that will help overall. Best of luck to you and your wife xx

[amolngp in reply to Lyndy]

Thanks a lot Lyndy. I will sure keep the point in mind during appointment with Surgeon.

However, the oncologist was of the opinion that since the tumor is small, it should be removed. Hence he directed us to the surgeon.

[Crazycat13]

Hi. I think you will probably need to speak to the surgeon before you can get an idea of this. I think the degree of surgery will vary in each case. I had huge surgery where there removed large bulks of the cancer so that the chemo could better penetrate the smaller masses of cancer. This involved removing parts of my bowel, bladder, cervix, spleen, abdominal wall as well as a hysterectomy. I recovered from this relatively quickly and was able to start chemo soon after. Some friends of mine have had similar surgery but with slightly less removed.

What I can promise you is that the oncological surgeon will look at your wife’s situation individually and will do whatever is best for her. She’s in safe hands. And she’s young, so will be strong to cope with it. I was 33 so a very similar age. They told me that was my greatest asset against the cancer (though it didn’t feel like much of an asset at the time!).

Amy x

[amolngp in reply to Crazycat13]

Thanks Crazycat13, the meeting with the onco surgeon was scheduled this week, but he had to go to US for his family emergency. He will be back next week probably. As he had done my wife's hysterectomy earlier, the oncologist is not referring to another surgeon. He said that one week is manageable.

[Lindaura]

Hello,

Your wife is certainly fortunate to have a caring husband willing to research her medical situation.

Bravo!

Meanwhile, she is doubly fortunate to have a willing surgeon ready to perform a second surgery.

Second surgeries, after a moderate period of NED (more than a year with no visible evidence of disease) usually provides a particularly positive outcome, meaning that it can stop the disease in its tracks and give your wife a much better future.

There is no telling how long the surgery will take, but it should not be much different than your wife’s first surgery in terms of recovery time.

But this could really be a fantastic boost to her treatment.

Wishing you all the best,

Laura

[amolngp in reply to Lindaura]

Thanks for the kind and positive words. Your good wishes are blessings for us.