u/CombinationOk8740

My mother recently had surgery for colon cancer (right hemicolectomy). Pathology currently suggests Stage II with obstruction as a high-risk feature. Lymph nodes were negative, but there is a small liver lesion still being evaluated with MRI.

We are currently trying to process:
- chemo decision (CAPOX vs observation)
- recurrence risk
- side effects and quality of life
- emotional support during recovery

Would appreciate advice from patients/caregivers on:
- how difficult CAPOX was
- what helped during recovery
- balancing treatment benefit vs side effects
- questions we should ask the oncologist
- things you wish you knew earlier

This has been overwhelming for our family and we are trying to make thoughtful decisions. Thank you.

My mother with 59 years old recently underwent right hemicolectomy for colon cancer. Current pathology appears to be Stage IIA (T3N0) with obstruction as a high-risk feature. 17 lymph nodes were negative, and there was no lymphovascular or perineural invasion reported.

There is also a small liver lesion being evaluated with MRI before final staging.

We are now trying to decide:
- CAPOX (3 months) vs observation
- whether MSI/MMR testing changes treatment decision
- whether ctDNA/Signatera testing is worth doing

- Anyone here with Stage II colon cancer and obstruction?
- Did you choose chemo or observation?
- Experiences with CAPOX side effects and quality of life?
- Anyone used MSI/MMR or ctDNA results to avoid chemo?
- Any experiences with small indeterminate liver lesions that turned out benign?

Would really appreciate hearing real-world experiences from patients/caregivers. Thank you.