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How long does it take to recuperate from a surgery that is supposed to eliminate colon cancer?
My Mom survived colon cancer 2 years ago...it took her about 4 or 5 mos to get any spring in her step. She is now experiencing some bowel problems but will not have any thing confirmed...she says whatever will be will be......She today, at 81-1/2 looks fine, got back all her weight and her demeanor improved....but we will see P.S....She refused all treatment after her surgery
Resection of Colon Transversum for Colon Cancer with Stage IIIA (T3N1M0)
A person very dear to me had colon cancer in 2007 and had a successful surgery to remove the tumor. She also had some months of coadyuvant therapy (chemo?). There have been further (clean) colorectal exams but I wonder which other exams are ordered in the first year or two following the surgery to guard against possible spread to other organs?
She has regular blood exams, every 6 months. Had recently (1 yr) a colonoscopy that came out good. But no CT scan which is what worries me.
sounds like your friend had the same handling as my husband: surgery + adjuvant chemo. "Adjuvant chemo" is preventative - it's to mop up any loose cancer cells.
The followups will depend on the exact nature of the cancer (there are different types even within colon cancer ...e.g. adenocarcinoma) and the oncologist. Hubby has had
- colonoscopy immediately post chemo finishing
- CT scans immediately post chemo, and then every 6 months until 2 years from diagnosis
- blood tests every 6 months
He'll probably have another colonoscopy in 2010, and CT scans are now annual until 5 years.
aren't the doctors basically cutting ur a_s_s? I would think that's the most horrible embarassing surgery there is. & u can't even do #2 either, isn't it? How do I prevent myself of getting it?
colon cancer surgery is extensive , risky and messy specially the colostomy care ,
My doctor is planning on doing the laproscopic surgery for colon cancer and I was wondering if anyone in here had had this?
yes I have had laproscopic surgery for colon cancer ,3 yrs ago was out of the hospital on the fourth morning after the surgery ,quick recovery.
Where do they make the insision? how long is hospitalization for? any more info
thanks alot trying to help my best friend
Incision will depend on the location of the cancer (the colon is pretty long) and the method of surgery - it can be "open" or "laproscopic".
A laproscopic surgery will have only a few relatively small cuts in the lower tummy, and recovery will be up to a week if there are no complications.
An open surgery will cut from below the navel for about 6-8 inches, and will take up to 2 weeks in hospital.
There are no straight answers here - everyone's recovery time is different. To be allowed out, you have to be able to eat, drink, have a bowel movement (either regular or to the stoma bag), pass gas, pass water (or manage your catheter), get out of bed and sit in a chair. These are basic ways to assess that the body is recovering.
Recovery time is likely to be longer if your friend has already had chemo or has been noticeably ill for a while before the cancer was found - s/he'll already be worn down a bit by that. My husband had no symptoms until 2 weeks before his surgery, and took 10 days to get out of hospital after open surgery.
Be prepared when you visit for the first time post surgery, especially if it's open surgery. This is a big operation and your friend may well look dreadful after - NG tube, catheter, wound drain, PCA IV, fluids IV, oxygen mask. That all looks really scary....but it's actually normal post surgery. Practice a blank face and a big smile - s/he doesn't need to know how awful s/he looks...and s/he'll lose some of the gadgets in a few days.
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