Colorectal cancer stage 1 with positive margin

Posted by sos2000 @sos2000, Oct 8, 2023

I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer stage 1 with positive margin in May, 2023. Surgeon recommends a partial removal of colon following NCCN guidelines. I opted out a surgery and had flex sigmoidoscopy with a biopsy and fulguration of the area.
Biopsy is clear, but I’m having a stomach issues such as constipation and bloating, tight stomach feeling. Surgeon did emphasize of without a surgery to remove that portion of colon, cannot know if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.

I’d like to have a second opinion, but which specialist should I go? Is a gastroenterologist the best specialist for my symptoms?

Any suggestions appreciated.

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diane22 | @diane22 | Jan 20 1:22pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "Keep us posted. Fingers crossed." + (show)

Coleen hope Im sending this correctly 🤷🏻‍♀️. Finally got a letter in the mail late yesterday saying that one was precancerous and to see them again in three years.. PRAISE God!! I just told my daughters who both recently turned 50 and 45 and was told to tell close family about my type of pylon at 75 years young I’m feeling so much better that I DID the Colonoscopy and I’m not an advocate for them… RUN it saved my life for now💕. God bless you all