Hey there. It's always a good idea to get a second opinion. On the other hand, there are women on here who have done chemo first to shrink the tumors and then had the surgery with great success. I think if another doc were to tell you you are taking the right path, you may feel better. Just get one to cover all bases. With love and prayers, Deandra
Hey there. It's always a good idea to get a second opinion. On the other hand, there are women on here who have done chemo first to shrink the tumors and then had the surgery with great success. I think if another doc were to tell you you are taking the right path, you may feel better. Just get one to cover all bases. With love and prayers, Deandra
The Dr.s forum had a similar question that she just answered tonight. Hope that helps
Hi , I think there would certainly be no harm getting a second opinion , you are not feeling comfortable with the waiting and you should follow your instincts . If the second opinion is the same then at least you know that you have looked for another approach . Wishing you well Angie
I was dx stage IV in Nov 05. Due to the fact that I was so sick, the Drs would not do surgery. They opted for chemo first. For one to shrink the size of the tumors (which is important because the more of it they can get during surgery, the better) and the other so that I would be able to with stand a major surgery. They also decided to add two more chemo sessions after the original 6 for as a pre-caution.
IP therapy has been discarded for your mom due to the fact that it is not contained to just the abdomen.
I see more and more now Drs opting for chemo first. As i said, the more of the cancer they can get rid of with the chemo, there is that much less they have to try to remove during surgery. And the more they get, the better the chances of staying ahead of it.
It sounds like her Dr is confident in what he is doing. They told me that if had the surgery first that I probably would not make it through it. So hang in there. He is probably doing what he feels best in her situation. I wish her all the best. LOL Chris