CancerCompass message board discussion started by Mohan_k on 3/3/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21585,0.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am 66 years old man have gone dharamshila cancer hospital and research centar on 22.08.07 with complaints of bleeding per rectum while passing stools for 3 month.CECT abdomen done on 23.8.07 was suggest of mass lesion in rectum with peri rectal infilration and space occupying lesion in liver suggestive of metastasis.Colonoscopy done on 23.8.07 revealed ulceroliferative growth involving posterior anterior and right lateral wall of rectum. Biopsy from growth revealed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. The case was discussed in tumar board and it was decided to give palliative chemotherapy(Avastin+Folfox-4).I received 1st cycle of chemo. On 29.8.07.CECT abdomen after 3 cycles of chemo. Revealed v.Good response.I tolerated well but fill very weak. I donot no what is end pl. Send message Mohan_k Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi: Having been a care-giver for my wife, who has the same type of cancer as yours,  for 14 mobths now, I feel I know a little. First of all you are seeking info at the right place. CTCA, I feel, is the leading source of info, treatment, knowlege, and success over cancer of anywhere. We've been going there (1 of 5 locations) for 14 months and feel very lucky to have found them.My wife was given only a short time to live when diagnosed. Luckily, we went to CTCA first, started receiving tretament (chemo), then radiation, and after only 14 months, may be curedAr least get a 2nd opinion from CTCA (no cost to you), then make up your mind about who should be treating you. Of 10 lesions on her liver, it is now clear and has been for 8 mos. The tumor has almost disappeared and should be gone soon.The most  important thing is to have complete confidence in your treatment team. She has 7 specialists at CTCA. We've never doubted their judgement and everything has happened exactly as they have predicted.As they say, cancer is not to be feared - it is to be fought. It is not incurable. With the right team, and the willingness to do what has to be done, you will be cured.Good luck and God Bless,Dave - A cancer fighter friend   davea888 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT