I was diagnosed with stage 2, no Mets but lymph node involvement, in July 2023. Had standard chemoradiation for 6 weeks and was cancer free for two years until September when a very small lesion appeared. So small the MRI did not reveal it but the surgeon felt it, ordered a PET scan, and the area lit up. So now I’m scheduled for a colostomy. I’ve had no serious issues for the past two years and my life was normal in every respect. This is certainly a disappointment and the decision and waiting is quite stressful.