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Stage 3 colon cancer and living with an ileostomy bag

Posted by dawng8500 @dawng8500, Mar 3, 2022

My son was diagnosed with stage 3 t3 colon cancer. He is wearing an ileostomy bag. He is being treated at AMITA St. Joe's in Chicago. Would a Mayo suggest a second opinion? Thank you.

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 24, 2022
In reply to @rexsan20 "Sorry to ask you this was your stool tarry or black?" + (show)
@rexsan20

Sorry to ask you this was your stool tarry or black?

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MY stool was never tarry, but did get very dark, almost black, but then returned to a normal brown color. It's nice to have someone to discuss this shit with, haha I appreciate all the input I can get.

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kenc | @kenc | Apr 24, 2022

Be happy to answer. Actually, Joyce is the one w/ the ostomy. Both of us read and respond to the queries posted on this site.

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kenc | @kenc | Apr 24, 2022
In reply to @rexsan20 "My stool is black what do I need to do?" + (show)
@rexsan20

My stool is black what do I need to do?

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Could be what you are eating. Suggest having it checked by an MD just in case.

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rexsan20 | @rexsan20 | Apr 25, 2022
In reply to @colleenyoung "@rexan20, black stools could be caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals. Iron supplements, taken alone..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@rexan20, black stools could be caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals. Iron supplements, taken alone or as part of a multivitamin for iron-deficiency anemia, may cause black stools or even green stools.
Read more here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/causes-of-black-stool-1941711

Black stool may indicate something more serious, like bleeding in the GI tract. If you are experiencing nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, or abdominal pain along with black stools, contact your doctor right away.

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Thank you so much

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 25, 2022
In reply to @colleenyoung "@makatak47, I can imagine that you are worried. There are very effective treatments for colorectal cancer...." + (show)
@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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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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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 28, 2022
In reply to @makatak47 "I got the results of my biopsy today, and I don't think it is good. I..." + (show)
@makatak47

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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How did the consult with the cancer doctor go? What treatments options were suggested?

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 28, 2022

I don't have money for a consult with an oncologist until May2, payday. In the Philippines it's cash only, for me.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 29, 2022
In reply to @makatak47 "I don't have money for a consult with an oncologist until May2, payday. In the Philippines..." + (show)
@makatak47

I don't have money for a consult with an oncologist until May2, payday. In the Philippines it's cash only, for me.

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May 2nd isn't but a weekend away. Please let us know what you learn.

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makatak47 | @makatak47 | Apr 30, 2022

Thank You Colleen, we are all concerned about each other on this website. IT'S WONDERFUL TO COMMUNICATE with each other.

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lisag03 | @lisag03 | May 1, 2022
In reply to @makatak47 "I got the results of my biopsy today, and I don't think it is good. I..." + (show)
@makatak47

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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I was diagnosed with stage 2 adenocarcinoma moderately differentiated. I also have ulcerative colitis. I went through two rounds of chemo and was unable to complete the remainder but I’m still cancer free at three years. I do live in the US, so have access to continued care but don’t get discouraged

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