Question on behalf of “M”
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How kind of you to be so invested in your co-worker and their daughter. The support we receive from one another is priceless. Thank you for being a caring person.
Hi,
Years ago my Dad had Colon cancer and surgery. After the surgery the Doctor wanted Dad to have chemo. He described it as a “mop up” treatment. Killing off any stray cells that may be lurking. Dad had previously had bowel cancer 3 times, once at 38, then returning at 51 and 52. Dad was cancer free for nearly 10 years after the chemo until he was diagnosed with cc.
Perhaps this is the Doctors reason for having chemo.
Best wishes
Andrea
Hiya, Val….I am so glad to hear the 17 yr old is doing so well. As you well know from our many posts, to chemo or not is a huge decision. Guess I would ask each doctor the following: Since this cancer is not CC does it have the same return possibilities? If we don’t do chemo what will the protocol be for watching her? What is the reason for not doing it? What is the reason for the heavy dosage per the other doctor? I am so sorry that after facing what they had to that they are now facing this big decision. Perhaps look in to our search function for “chemo or not”, maybe that will help. Thank you for the update on her and I am wishing the best for her and her family.
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