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Pain after right hemicolectomy: Diagnosed with appendix cancer

Posted by ebethohlhaut @ebethohlhaut, Nov 18, 2022

I had a right hemicolectomy at the end of June after having right lower quadrant pain. I was diagnosed with Appendix cancer after the surgery. I have been experiencing more pain in my right side recently. It’s very similar to the pain I had prior to the surgery. My blood work from the oncologist looks good; tumor markers are low. I notice the pain more when I move a certain way or after working out. Is this just part of my normal recovery? I’m just not sure how much pain I should expect or when I should be concerned.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 19, 2022

@ebethohlhaut, if you are concerned about the pain you are experiencing, you shouldn't hesitate in contacting your surgeon. I'm also tagging fellow members like @annmac74 @smudger6720 @kismak1918 @virgo1952 who may have some thoughts for you.

In the meantime, you may also be interested in these related discussions:

- Hemicolectomy: Experiencing spasms and muscle cramps, why? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hemicolectomy/
- Recovering from right hemicolectomy, starting chemo https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/right-hemicolectomy/

Are you receiving any additional treatment post surgery?

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mcbyron | @mcbyron | Apr 17 5:55pm

How're you doing? Did you figure out a cause for the pain? I'm wondering how all these folks are doing who asked questions. I have a similar pain that seems to have worsened after my appendectomy surgery.

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