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Colon cancer and CT pelvis report

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My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer in nov 13. After all scans there was no
Spread and they stated t3. Op was last week but got cancelled due to
His cough do now in 2 weeks.

They repeated ct scan of pelvis and abdomen attached .the report has got us worried and need some advice what it means . I can't seem to
Upload report .

It says increased contact between
Tumor and right kidney , fat plane no longer seen on scan? T4.

Spleen, pancrease, kidneys, bladder etc appear normal.

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Category: Hematologist
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Hello,

Thank you for your consult.

I went through your reports. I assume that there has been mild progression in your case with tumor infiltrating the nearby colon which may be confirmed during the surgical procedure. However by improved surgical methods, the surgeons would be able to remove the tumor in toto. Kindly be assured. However, in case of adherent tumor, additional surgical procedure may be needed to remove the tumor completely. He might require chemotherapy based on the final pathology report.

I would advice you to meet physician regarding controlling chest infections and other ailments to fasten physical fitness for surgery.

Best wishes and sincere prayers for speedy recovery. Happy to answer any more queries.

Regards.


Patient replied :

Thx

What do you mean by adherent tumor?
Also does this mean tumor has invaded kidney?


CT scan is an image of the body taken in horizontal sections. The term "increased contact" reported in CT scan suggests that the tumor "may" be in contact with kidneys but radiologically it "may" not be categorically defined. An additional imaging like MRI may be needed but it may further delay the "definitive" surgical procedure. I would suggest you meet your physician to treat your ailments hindering surgery and get soon to remove the tumor.


Patient replied :

Thx What do you mean by adherent tumor? Also does this mean tumor has invaded kidney?


CT scan is an image of the body taken in horizontal sections. The term "increased contact" reported in CT scan suggests that the tumor "may" be in contact with kidneys but radiologically it "may" not be categorically defined. An additional imaging like MRI may be needed but it may further delay the "definitive" surgical procedure. I would suggest you meet your physician to treat your ailments hindering surgery and get soon to remove the tumor.


Patient replied :

Thx What do you mean by adherent tumor? Also does this mean tumor has invaded kidney?



Dr. Prasad Eswaran
Category: Hematologist
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Doctorate in Medicine (Fellowship in Oncology), DM,  Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, India.

Doctor of Medicine (Residency in Radiation Oncology) , MD, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India, 2004-06.

Diploma in Medical Radiology & Therapy (Residency in Radiation Oncology), D.M.R.T, Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, India, 2004-06.

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - M.B.B.S, Govt. Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India, 1998-2004.
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