Colorectal cancer - 2 years on and a growing lesion in lung

Hi Steve

Yes, I have had experience of this.

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May 2019, & had a left hemicolectomy. I did not require mop up chemo following. However, a routine follow up CT Scan in March 2020, showed two lung nodules (in right lobe.) I then needed a PET Scan to determine size, etc. They were 5.3mm, & 3.5mm.

My Oncologist decided to put me on chemo - Capecitabine Tablets for 6 mths; with the hope of shrinkage & the possibility of RFA procedure (Radio Frequency Ablation.) Fortunately, shrinkage occured, & I was able to have the procedure in Oct. 2020.

My last CT Scan in March this year, shows that I am still clear.

Perhaps this is something that might be doable for you. (It is a very simple procedure,) However, it is all dependent on size & position of the lung nodule.

I wish you all the best

Marianne

Thank you Marianne, appreciate you taking the time to answer this. Very pleased that you are still clear :-)

All very interesting, this gives me some very useful info and I appreciate that too. Thank you so much.

Steve

Hi Stevejhb

Similar story to my mum . I think it’s the continual growth that makes them want to ensure it’s not cancer . My mum had three pop up together I think one was 7mm , 4 mm and 7/8 mm . Only the 7/8 mm one was showing it was doubling in value over two years and was the only one to have uptake on a PET scan .

The surgeon was also able to show a blood supply difference on the scan which the other two did not have which I can’t remember fully .

My mum’s team selected surgery which was done via VATs keyhole surgery . By far the easiest surgery to date . One hour in theatre as they deflate the lung and an hour in recovery to ensure it was reinflated ok . Two days in hospital and home . She had around a two inch scar just under her armpit . Back in the coffee shops two weeks later .

By her first Check up X-ray they could not even see the surgical lines internally . Never had a noticeable lung function issue . Been clear since 2016 . I think given the time they had watched it for which sounds a longer time like yourself there was never any chat about it being anything other than one solitary lung met .

I did have a look at the stats at the time and they were favourable with such a small singular nodule .

My mum’s oncologist also suggested at the time The radiologist were giving surgeons a good run for the money with overall success stats so that’s also very encouraging.

One thing for sure , although emotionally painful to hit the bump on the road the robust scanning turned out to be a life saver .

Wishing you every success .

Court 

Thank you so much Court, I very much appreciate this info. I'm so glad that your mum's been clear since 2016. Promising to hear that there was no noticeable lung function issue.

Thank you again.

Very best

Steve