Colon Biopsy

Sometimes, in August 2004, his problem began with bowel habits changed and there was blood in his stool. Colon Cancer Staging Prognosis Endoscopy revealed a sigmoid colon cancer. Henry had surgery to remove 10 inches of his intestines infected. It was stage 2 cancer. CT showed that the liver and spleen were normal in size and appearance. Both kidneys and adrenal glands were also normal in appearance. The bladder is normal. There was no pelvic mass or enlarged lymph nodes. The bases of the lungs showed no nodules. Based on these results, the doctor concluded that there was no evidence of distant metastasis.

Following standard protocol, Henry had six cycles of chemotherapy. The treatment lasted six months and was completed in February 2005. A follow-up CT March 18, 2005 revealed "metastatic potential of the base of the left lung, but the liver, both kidneys and bladder were all normal.

In October 2005, Henry suffered from severe pain due to a suspected urinary tract infection. A scanner October 8, 2005, said "hydronephosis left", as the doctor could be due to "a mid ureteric stone." However, the chest CT scan revealed at least five well-defined nodules in both lung fields. This result clearly shows that Henry has had multiple lung metastases.

Earlier, the doctor suspects kidney stones. But it should not be. A more detailed examination showed a tumor in his left kidney. A report dated 31 March 2006 biopsy, showed a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the left lower ureter. This was suggestive of metastasis from primary colon. Henry was asked to undergo another surgery to remove the infected kidney, but he refused.

On April 4, 2006, a colon biopsy showed recurrence of colon cancer. The doctor had to install a stent in the colon to prevent the tumor to block the passage. The scan also showed the presence of a nodule 1.5 cm in segment 8 of the liver. There was a small hypodense focus in segment three suspects in a new injury.

On July 15, 2006, a scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis was done. It showed a mass of 2 cm into the rectum extending to the mid rectosigmoid junction. The report confirms once more recurrent cancer in the region rectosigmloid with local infiltration and metastasis to the lungs, liver and the left ureter.

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Henry underwent three cycles of chemotherapy and each cycle of treatment would cost about RM 15,000. Unfortunately, the treatment was not effective. The oncologist suggested more chemotherapy with a regiment of different drugs. This new treatment costs RM 25,000 per cycle. Henry has had two rounds of this treatment and became completely bald. He developed acne pus on the face and parts of his body. He was treated with antibiotics by a dermatologist, but her condition worsened.

On March 7, 2007, MRI of the spine of timber set several focal bone metatasis involving the sacrum and ilium. There was also the direct participation of the bladder. A biopsy of the bladder tumor is March 30, 2007, revealed a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma and was likely to be an extension of a colorectal tumor. In essence, Henry ended with the spread of cancer more - this time in his bladder and bone.

Henry said that his doctor has installed three stents in his body - two colonic stents and stent for his kidney to prevent the blocking of other tumors. Henry was asked to undergo additional chemotherapy or radiotherapy. He refused and came to seek our help instead.

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