My husband started feeling sick (stomach/back pain) just a few months ago. After going to the doctor a few times, he was sent for a CT scan, and they saw a mass. After several consultations, which took about 6 weeks - 3 CT scans, one endoscope/biopsy procedure, we find that the tumor is about the size of a softball, has moved to the small intestine, and is wrapped around a very large vein. It is also in the nearby lymph nodes but is not in any of the far away organs. My husband will start radiation in a few weeks, and we have an appointment to see the chemo folks. He was a strong working man just a few months ago. We both worked 7 days a week, and now he is usually not able to get up out of bed. He sits up for a short time, and then has to lay back down. I know things will get worse, but I have to believe they will get better. The doctors don't seem to encouraging about surgery. This last doctor said that 70% of these operations end up doing nothing when inside. They just close up and really don't do anything because of the things they see when they are in there. It seems these CT scans, blood work, and scopes don't really tell the picture. Is there anyone out there who has had these same challenges? Thank you all for your input. I am getting a lot of help just reading the postings.
God Bless All,
Christine