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Stage 3 colon cancer and living with an ileostomy bag
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: May 16, 2022 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
I'm new to this. I was diagnosed with a large tumor in my colon, near the anus. The biopsy results are not back yet, but the Dr. said that the bleeding from the biopsy is probably an indication of cancer. I am a 74 y/o male, and am praying the biopsy is benign. What is an ileostomy? like a colostomy?
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Sorry to ask you this was your stool tarry or black?
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@makatak47, I can imagine that you are worried. There are very effective treatments for colorectal cancer.
"An ileostomy is a surgically made opening that connects your ileum to your abdominal wall. The ileum is the lower end of your small intestine. Through the abdominal wall opening, or stoma, the lower intestine is stitched into place. You may be given a pouch that you’ll wear externally. This pouch will collect all of your digested food.
This procedure is done if your rectum or colon can’t properly function." Read more here: https://www.healthline.com/health/ileostomy
When do expect the results of the biopsy?