My Medical Journey & Treatment Report
1. Executive Summary
This report outlines the medical timeline, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment plan for a diagnosis of Stage 4 Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis. The journey spans from initial emergency admission due to internal bleeding in February 2026 to the initiation of a biweekly chemotherapy regimen starting in June 2026.
2. Detailed Medical Chronology
February 2026: Emergency Admission & Stabilization
February 24 – 26, 2026: Admitted to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center (Largo) due to acute internal bleeding.
Interventions: Received a 3-bottle blood transfusion and underwent an Interventional Radiology (IR) procedure to control the bleeding.
Underlying Factors: At the time of admission, was taking prescribed blood thinners. This medication followed a prior cardiac Catherization and placement of one coronary stent performed at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Medical Center on November 5th 2025.
March – April 2026: Referral & Initial Diagnostics
Primary Care Follow-up: Followed up with Primary Care Physician (PCP), Dr. Vaughn Powell, who provided a referral to Gastroenterology Dr. Jenny Zhang.
April 21, 2026: Underwent an MRI scan as referred by Dr. Zhang.
Oncology Referral: Based on the MRI findings, Dr. Zhang referred the case to Oncologist Dr. Dong Kim at Maryland Oncology Hematology.
May 2026: Diagnostic Testing & Staging
May 6, 2026: Underwent a CT scan ordered by Dr. Kim.
May 7, 2026: Underwent a Colonoscopy and Colon Biopsy.
May 8, 2026: Underwent a Liver Biopsy based on the previous day's CT results.
May 13, 2026: Had a chemotherapy port inserted at Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center in preparation for systemic treatment.
Diagnosis: Biopsy results confirmed malignancy in both the colon and the liver, resulting in a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis.
June – July 2026: Chemotherapy & Ongoing Monitoring
June 1, 2026: Initiated a biweekly chemotherapy regimen at Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center.
Chemotherapy Schedule:
Cycle 1: June 1, 2026
Cycle 2: June 15, 2026 plus Immunotheraphy
Cycle 3: June 29, 2026 plus Immunotheraphy
Cycle 4: Scheduled for July 13, 2026
July 10, 2026: Underwent an Advanced CT scan ordered by Dr. Kim to monitor treatment efficacy and progress.
3. Care Team Summary
Provider / Facility |
Role / Specialty |
Dr. Vaughn Powell |
Primary Care Physician (PCP) |
Dr. Jenny Zhang |
Gastroenterology Specialist |
Dr. Dong Kim (Maryland Oncology Hematology) |
Attending Oncologist
|
UM Capital Region Medical Center (Largo) |
Emergency Care & Cardiac Treatment |
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center |
Port Placement & Chemotherapy Infusion |
Dr.Vivek Bahl Cardiologist -UM Capitol Region
