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Stage 3 colon cancer and living with an ileostomy bag

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: May 16, 2022 | Replies (20)
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@colleenyoung

@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?

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 24, 2022

I had originally told my doctor I didn't want "a bag" as 2 co-workers years ago, eventually committed suicide because they had a pouch. But, upon reconsideration, if this procedure would extend my life, and it's quality, I have decided "JUST DO IT."
I have not received the results of my biopsy yet, and will talk to the doctors here about my options, and costs. I am very fearful of chemotherapy at my age (74) but understand immunotherapy is gentler and nicer.
I would dearly appreciate your thoughts on my condition..which won't be fully known for 3 more days. I live in the Philippine Islands at present, so my insurance is void. However I see that if I were to go to Mayo Clinic Phoenix, my insurance would cover 100%. I have Blue Shield and Medicare.
Thank You,
James Mackey
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rexsan20 | @rexsan20 | Apr 24, 2022

My stool is black what do I need to do?

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 25, 2022

I got the results of my biopsy today, and I don't think it is good. I have Adenocarcinoma, moderately differentiated. I'll consult a cancer doctor tomorrow, now that I have the lab results. I hope I will survive more than 5 years, although I am 74 years old. I'm curious about immunotherapy. Oh, another factor is that I currently live in the Philippine Islands. Things are more difficult here, than in America.

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