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    • February 9, 2014 at 10:00 pm
    mwcollins
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      After an apple sized tumor removed and a full foot of small intestine removed, Kevin is home! Not only home, but home and NED! The doctor removed the tumor and there were no others to be found! I am a happy camper right now! Time to recover at home and start the ‘watch, wait and scan’ phase of life. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to all of you for your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement.
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        • February 9, 2014 at 10:30 pm
        POW
        Participant

          Kevin is home!! Hooray, hooray!! I hope he is resting comfortably and recovering quickly. 

          I'm amazed that the tumor was the size of an apple! Didn't you say that the original CT scans only noted a "thickening" of the intestinal wall? If that is true, it supports what others have reported– CT scans aren't really good at finding mets in or near the intestines. I assume that's because the intestines don't stay still; they move continually. Does anyone know of a better imaging technique for finding intestinal mets than CT scans?

          • February 9, 2014 at 10:30 pm
          POW
          Participant

            Kevin is home!! Hooray, hooray!! I hope he is resting comfortably and recovering quickly. 

            I'm amazed that the tumor was the size of an apple! Didn't you say that the original CT scans only noted a "thickening" of the intestinal wall? If that is true, it supports what others have reported– CT scans aren't really good at finding mets in or near the intestines. I assume that's because the intestines don't stay still; they move continually. Does anyone know of a better imaging technique for finding intestinal mets than CT scans?

              • February 10, 2014 at 12:03 am
              mwcollins
              Participant
                The CT scan did say “thickening” suggesting a possible met. . . I’m so glad we got the PET follow up! That gave us an idea of how big it might be, but I still never expected it to be THAT big! I’m just so glad it is gone!
                • February 10, 2014 at 2:01 am
                POW
                Participant

                  Thanks, Megan. I realize that different types of scans are good for different situations. Now I know that PET scans can find tumors around the intestines better than can CT scans. Good to know.

                  • February 10, 2014 at 2:01 am
                  POW
                  Participant

                    Thanks, Megan. I realize that different types of scans are good for different situations. Now I know that PET scans can find tumors around the intestines better than can CT scans. Good to know.

                    • February 10, 2014 at 2:01 am
                    POW
                    Participant

                      Thanks, Megan. I realize that different types of scans are good for different situations. Now I know that PET scans can find tumors around the intestines better than can CT scans. Good to know.

                      • February 10, 2014 at 12:03 am
                      mwcollins
                      Participant
                        The CT scan did say “thickening” suggesting a possible met. . . I’m so glad we got the PET follow up! That gave us an idea of how big it might be, but I still never expected it to be THAT big! I’m just so glad it is gone!
                        • February 10, 2014 at 12:03 am
                        mwcollins
                        Participant
                          The CT scan did say “thickening” suggesting a possible met. . . I’m so glad we got the PET follow up! That gave us an idea of how big it might be, but I still never expected it to be THAT big! I’m just so glad it is gone!
                        • February 9, 2014 at 10:30 pm
                        POW
                        Participant

                          Kevin is home!! Hooray, hooray!! I hope he is resting comfortably and recovering quickly. 

                          I'm amazed that the tumor was the size of an apple! Didn't you say that the original CT scans only noted a "thickening" of the intestinal wall? If that is true, it supports what others have reported– CT scans aren't really good at finding mets in or near the intestines. I assume that's because the intestines don't stay still; they move continually. Does anyone know of a better imaging technique for finding intestinal mets than CT scans?

                          • February 9, 2014 at 11:41 pm
                          Fen
                          Participant

                            Wonderful news!  Here's hoping recovery is swift and uneventful. thanks for the update.   Fen

                              • February 10, 2014 at 12:02 am
                              Brendan
                              Participant

                                Great news for Kevin!  Enjoy the NED status and get some rest (both of you!!).

                                Brendan

                                 

                                • February 10, 2014 at 12:02 am
                                Brendan
                                Participant

                                  Great news for Kevin!  Enjoy the NED status and get some rest (both of you!!).

                                  Brendan

                                   

                                  • February 10, 2014 at 12:02 am
                                  Brendan
                                  Participant

                                    Great news for Kevin!  Enjoy the NED status and get some rest (both of you!!).

                                    Brendan

                                     

                                  • February 9, 2014 at 11:41 pm
                                  Fen
                                  Participant

                                    Wonderful news!  Here's hoping recovery is swift and uneventful. thanks for the update.   Fen

                                    • February 9, 2014 at 11:41 pm
                                    Fen
                                    Participant

                                      Wonderful news!  Here's hoping recovery is swift and uneventful. thanks for the update.   Fen

                                      • February 10, 2014 at 1:13 am
                                      tschmith
                                      Participant

                                        Wonderful news!  I agree…now it's time to relax and get some rest.  

                                        Terrie

                                        • February 10, 2014 at 1:13 am
                                        tschmith
                                        Participant

                                          Wonderful news!  I agree…now it's time to relax and get some rest.  

                                          Terrie

                                          • February 10, 2014 at 1:13 am
                                          tschmith
                                          Participant

                                            Wonderful news!  I agree…now it's time to relax and get some rest.  

                                            Terrie

                                            • February 10, 2014 at 1:15 am
                                            Jahendry12
                                            Participant

                                              Great News!!!  Thanks for the update.  Hopefully you can both get some much needed rest.  I'm sure your kids will be helping to take care of their dad 🙂

                                              Julie

                                              • February 10, 2014 at 1:15 am
                                              Jahendry12
                                              Participant

                                                Great News!!!  Thanks for the update.  Hopefully you can both get some much needed rest.  I'm sure your kids will be helping to take care of their dad 🙂

                                                Julie

                                                  • February 10, 2014 at 1:31 am
                                                  Maureen038
                                                  Participant

                                                    That's such wonderful news!! Thanks for letting us know. 

                                                    Maureen 

                                                    • February 10, 2014 at 1:31 am
                                                    Maureen038
                                                    Participant

                                                      That's such wonderful news!! Thanks for letting us know. 

                                                      Maureen 

                                                      • February 10, 2014 at 1:31 am
                                                      Maureen038
                                                      Participant

                                                        That's such wonderful news!! Thanks for letting us know. 

                                                        Maureen 

                                                      • February 10, 2014 at 1:15 am
                                                      Jahendry12
                                                      Participant

                                                        Great News!!!  Thanks for the update.  Hopefully you can both get some much needed rest.  I'm sure your kids will be helping to take care of their dad 🙂

                                                        Julie

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