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Pros and cons of additional chemo after rectal radiation and chemo?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Apr 17 2:18pm | Replies (13)
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@colleenyoung

Welcome @lat59. I'm tagging other members like @brigli @majella65 @jennipwalters @opheli @bea1972 who have experience in rectal cancer to join this discussion.

Your question sounds like a good question for your cancer care team. Your oncologist can outline the pros and cons of additional chemotherapy specifically for you since they know your medical history and treatment response, as well as your life goals and preferences.

I look forward to getting to know more about you. When were you diagnosed with rectal cancer? What treatments did you have? How are you doing after 6 weeks of treatment?

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lat59 | @lat59 | Nov 17, 2022

Thanks for replying. I was diagnosed June 29, 2022. Resectioned rectal surgery on august 16 at which point it was found the cancer had perferated the rectum . prior to surgery there was no indication of perferation. no cancer cells found in lymph nodes or tissues.6 weeks of healing and then 6 weeks of radiation and chemo which i have just completed. my question is do more chemo. dDr is waiting to make the call a couple of weeks, had a rough go with the treatment,i am 73 years old and in relatively good health. Thanks again for the help, Robert

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