Hello - this is my first post on this forum.
As explained in the profile, I am endeavouring to help my younger brother (age 68) who has recently (Mar.2026) been diagnosed with OS Cancer, T3 N1 M0.
I have no medical training and am still on a significant learning curve but am making progress, with this forum being extremely helpful.
I have completed the profile with as much information as possible. If there are any gaps please let me know and I will do my best to fill them.
Following the initial investigation which identified the cancer, a PET scan identified 4 hotspots, which are still partially in the course of investigation, but which are considered unlikely to impact the management of the OS cancer.
The treatment plan has curative intent and comprises chemo (FLOT) + surgery + chemo (FLOT). First chemo session next week 20-May.
The main question I have at this point is the likely timeline for the treatment plan. My 'best guess', all going well, is:
- Mid-May to mid-July - chemo
- Mid-Jul to mid-Aug - surgery
- Mid Aug to mid-Oct - chemo.
However I have no idea whether that 'surgery' slot is sensible or not - I may be hopeless naive - and would value any comments or questions which you may have. Both my brother and I recognise that this is going to be a difficult journey.
Many thanks.
