Episode 3 - Colon, Meet Cancer: Hurry Up and Wait

A quick trip to the surgeon reveals that all is not as it seems, and Ben’s colon cancer journey takes a sharp turn almost as immediately as it starts. Multiple tumors during a surgery initially meant to remove a single cancerous mass lead to a diagnosis of metastasized colorectal cancer. And the expensive nuclear diagnosis machine shorts – in much the same way Ben’s Father’s brand new (at the time) Vauxhall Victor broke down on a Sunday afternoon drive. A potential podcast subject that Ben dismissed years ago as not being interesting enough (Italian data on a barrage of combination chemotherapy) reappears as the best first-line treatment option for Ben in 2025. The episode concludes with insights from Ben’s oncologist and preparation for the rigorous chemotherapy regimen ahead: Chemotherapy – it’s a full-time job.

00:00 Introduction: The Vauxhall Victor Story

02:11 Unexpected Medical News

04:12 Understanding the Diagnosis

06:45 The PET Scan Incident

11:04 Meeting the Oncologist

15:15 Preparing for Chemotherapy

16:58 Conclusion: The Journey Ahead

https://www.mycrohnsandcolitisteam.com/

https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer.html