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History Of Krukenberg Tumor And Colon Cancer. Taking 5FU And Levamisole. Have Protruding Bones In Shoulders. Treatment?
I had surgery for Krukenberg tumor in 98 after having stage 3 signet cell colon cancer in Jan 91 I had 9 mo. of a 1 year regimen of chemo with 5FU & levamisole So the metastasis was metachronic(?) . They did not offer any chemo which I wouldn t have taken anyway. The oncologist said I would certainly die within 1-2 years. I am still alive but have pain from what I believe is bone mets. I have bones in my shoulders that protrude and also my shin and ankle bone are painful and enlarged. I am not going to choose to do any any treatment but would like to have the simplest noninvasive test to confirm my situation. Thanks PS I m 68 yr old woman I wear a pain relieving patch for chronic pain
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
Dear,
Simple xray of the skeltal system which is non invasive will let you know the bony status. Even non invasive MRI of the involved area will let you know the status of bones to confirm the involvement of the bones with cancer.
Dr. J. Ticku
Simple xray of the skeltal system which is non invasive will let you know the bony status. Even non invasive MRI of the involved area will let you know the status of bones to confirm the involvement of the bones with cancer.
Dr. J. Ticku
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