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My journey with rectal cancer: What's your experience?

Posted by martin77 @martin77, Oct 28, 2022

Hello everyone. I live in the UK and was diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 weeks ago. Since then I've been fast tracked through our NHS system with an MRI scan, CT scan, and another MRI scan this coming Monday to check out a spot on my liver, followed by a meeting with a consultant.
I've been told the tumour is 6" inside from my anus. Can anyone inform me if this would be rated low, mid, or high up in the rectum? Thanks.
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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 23, 2023
In reply to @martin77 "Hi Colleen. Good to hear from you. I'm doing fine thanks - fully recovered but having..." + (show)
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Hi Colleen. Good to hear from you. I'm doing fine thanks - fully recovered but having usual follow up scans / colonoscopy etc. So far so good and getting on with life. Lots of cycling, walking and skiing to come! All best. Martin

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Living life! Perfect answer. I love it.

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jaspithill1946 | @jaspithill1946 | 4 days ago

I have just completed 12 cycles of Folfox-6 chemotherapy. Tumor downstaged from T3b to T1/2. Oncologist leaning toward radiation. Surgeon suggesting surgery, removing half of my rectum. I am 78 years old and my high priority is QOL over longevity. I would be very interested in the considerations and experiences of others who are or have been in similar situations.

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jaspithill1946 | @jaspithill1946 | 4 days ago

From information given to me you tumor is in the mid section of your rectum.

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