Colorectal Cancer

Is there a new HER2-targeted therapy for colorectal cancer patients?

Emerging findings suggest that a new therapy could become an important option for improving outcomes in HER2-positive colorectal cancer. Read more: https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/colorectal-cancer-research/targeting-her2-in-colorectal-cancer-new-survival-data-emerges/

What are colorectal cancer survival rates with and without chemo?

What are outcomes when for patients with and without treatment (chemo) on The various stages of colorectal cancer? If Tumors are removed twice? Doctors report chemo therapy offers more Time but how long. Given side effects of Chemo therapy what is the quality Of Life when doctor reports aggressive cancer yet no findings on scans until tumors Are Huge?

Can someone help me understand my PET scan results for colon cancer?

Don't understand Colon adenocarcinoma: January 3, 2025 COMPARISONS Initial metabolic staging TECHNIQUE Blood glucose at the time of administration of the radiopharmaceutical was 79 mg/dL and decreasing. 20 mg of furosemide, together with 1 L of normal saline, or intravenously administered during the glucose equilibrium phase of the examination to facilitate physiologic clearance of the radiopharmaceutical, and to establish a steady state of hydration 60 minutes following the intravenous administration of 426 MBq of fluorine 18 deoxy glucose high resolution metabolic images, with corresponding CT attenuation images, were obtained from the skull base to the mid thigh. DISCUSSION There is satisfactory and physiologic distribution of the radiopharmaceutical. Physiologic concentration of the radiopharmaceutical is identified in heart, stomach, urinary tract and bowel. Pharyngeal lymphatics are metabolically normal. There are no hypermetabolic abnormalities associated with the thyroid bed. Cervical, axillary, subpectoral, supraclavicular and internal mammary lymph nodes are metabolically normal. There are no hypermetabolic mediastinal lymph nodes. Hilar lymph nodes are metabolically normal. There are no hypermetabolic abnormalities of pulmonary parenchyma. Liver and spleen are metabolically homogeneous. There are no hypermetabolic abnormalities of the adrenals, pancreas, stomach or renal cortices. There is a cavitary left pelvic mass 7.2 cm axial 7.4 cm anterior­posterior 8.4 cm craniocaudad SUV max 9.6. Drain noted There are no hypermetabolic abnormalities of retrocrural, mesenteric, retroperitoneal, pelvic or inguinal lymph nodes. IMPRESSION VANVOLTENBERG, DON O DOB: 1/15/1968 (499001227) Page 1 of 2 1. Hypermetabolic soft tissue abnormality, with fluid, left pelvis as detailed above. Likely abscess 2. No other hypermetabolic abnormalities

What do my Signatera ctDNA test results mean for my cancer?

Need help to understand this test results Signatera is a personalized, tumor-informed test for the longitudinal detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). Interval testing is recommended for all patients. Studies have demonstrated that when ctDNA is detected (Signatera Positive) following surgery or definitive treatment, the risk for disease relapse is high without further treatment. Conversely, when ctDNA is not detected, the patient may be considered at lower risk for relapse. For those with multiple timepoints, upward trending ctDNA levels are suggestive of increasing tumor burden (1,2). For a single time point in isolation, the absolute MTM/mL value has no known clinical significance and should not be compared across patients. Test results should be interpreted in context of other clinicopathological features. ctDNA detection sensitivity may be limited due to blood collection within two weeks of surgery and while the patient is on therapy. Signatera is a quantitative test and reports in units of mean tumor molecules per ml (MTM/mL), which is comprised of three measured components (plasma volume, cell free DNA (cfDNA) concentration, and Variant Allele Frequency (VAF)). The MTM/mL number will be qualified if any measured component falls outside the analytical measurement range for that component. The analytical sensitivity is 95% at the limit of detection (0.3 MTM/mL). Results obtained are specific to the assessed time point. A negative test result does not definitively indicate the absence of cancer. This test is not designed to detect or report germline variation, nor does it infer hereditary cancer risk for the patient. Each Signatera assay is designed to a single tumor for a given patient. At this time, multiple personalized Signatera assays cannot be developed for the same patient. This test is designed to detect ctDNA from the assayed tumor only; new primary tumors will not be detected. There is a low risk that a new primary may share a variant that could interfere with the Signatera test. Testing cannot be performed in patients who are pregnant, have a history of bone marrow transplant, or history of blood transfusion within three months. This test is expected to have limited sensitivity in cancer types such as GIST, renal cell carcinomas, primary brain tumors, and lymphoma due to limited ctDNA shed. 1 Bratman SV, Yang SYC, Iafolla MAJ, et al. Personalized circulating tumor DNA analysis as a predictive biomarker in solid tumor patients treated wi

How to get rid of bad taste from liquid morphine under tongue?

Hello, hugs, and good healing to everyone as a colorectal patient especially from my tumor in my bottom (rectal) I take along with slow release, morphine a liquid to sublingual under my tongue. Yes it works, but it taste absolutely disgusting. Does anyone have any suggestions help to this flavor that lingers in my mouth? thank you .

What does neurotic mean when describing a tumor on CT scan?

Hello I was reading my ct scan and iy says my tumor is neurotic what does that mean?

What helps you get through long 7-hour chemo infusions for colon cancer?

Hello my friends. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and I will be starting treatment this Wednesday. They say say I have to do infusion for 7 hours. Wow has anyone had to experience something like that? What help you get through the chemo and what was soon food or drinks that may have help as well? Thanks

What are the side effects after colon resection surgery?

Hello, Anybody who had a colon resection surgery how did it go and do you have any side effects after that. Thank you

What does my husband's cancer DNA sequence mean?

Wish I understood the dna sequence for my husbands cancer.

How long does it take to gain weight back after cancer treatment?

Hi everyone.. How many months or days it takes for anyone to gain weight post the surgery or treatment… my weight isn’t significantly increasing… is there something wrong