Sigmoid tumour

Hi all

My husband diagnosed with colon tumour last Friday. Had 3 CTs over last 6 month but this only showed on latest one. He was told colon too inflamed on previous 2 to spot tumour. Wondering did this happen anyone else?

Also meeting surgeon Friday. Surgery followed by chemo. Any particular questions to ask? 

Thank you in advance 

  • Hiya. 
    I've not had any issues with colon cancer -but the cancer process is similar.

    Questions regarding surgery

    Lentgh of surgery (hours sedated) 

    scar size ? Keyhole or open?

    recovery time ? 

    when can you drive again? Back to work again ?  
     

    Treatment plan? 
    chemo ?  Then anything else ? medication ? 
    What type of chemo drugs -lots of different types -side effects similar 

    any other option ? 
    declining treatment ? 
    survival rates ? Recurrence

    Ask why wasn't the inflammation flagged up. Or is that why he's had three scans?? 
     

    Hope I haven't bamboozelled You. 
     

    write down any questions you need to ask and maybe take some notes to remind you.

    information overload

    Go with him for his appoitments -often hearing first hand is better than him going in alone.

    keep us posted with his journey

    best of luck

    Efffie x