I had solo-rectal cancer in 1996. I had a huge tumor at the end of colon, and upper “half” of rectum. Surgeon had to remove most of my rectum but was able to save it, thank God. A month of radiation (which was miserable) and 6 months of chemo.
I was fortunate in that I’m still here, and the only real side effect of treatment two months of diarrhea, where all I could eat rice soaked with chicken broth. A side benefit was that I did not need a haircut for two months, and I only had to shave once a week.
Anyways, just wanted to reassure you that people do survive, and after 20 years I was considered cured.
He was hoping to return to his part time job, but chemo seemed to have cost him his stamina. And in return he got curly hair. His mass was sitting where yours was I believe, what would be right in front of the appendix. They had to cut back on chemo because he was becoming so cold sensitive, he couldn’t drink cold drinks, get things out of the fridge or the washing machine without gloves.
He feels pretty good just the stamina thing, he sleeps frequently all day. He’s off the gabapentin, but now we have markers on his last pet scan on his kidney and in his prostate. He does get to ride the mower which makes him happy. He even does some neighbors’ yards if they are having trouble.
Thanks for the boost.