I am 49 years old this month, diagnosed with stage IV rectal cancer mets to my liver. The first doctor told me to go on chemo with Avastatin and hope for 2-3 years and a possible breakthrough, she told me not to even bother seeing the radiologist or the colorectal surgeon. It was devastating and left me with no hope. I did end up seeing the colorectal surgeon, Chris Davis in Oklahoma City 4 days ago. I am waiting for him to consult with an Oncologist and Radiologist to determine the course of treatment. I don't know how long this should take - it's been almost 2 weeks since initial diagnosis from the colonoscopy. It seems that as progressed as this is things should be moving faster. Any thoughts?