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Don’t want to lose anus

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 6 2:06pm | Replies (81)

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@jenmo

Colleen, I asked again and read these comments to the surgeon who said there’s no hope because the tumor touches or abuts the internal sphincter and they’d have to remove it and give me a permanent colostomy. I don’t understand. This is the head of colectoral surgery. How do I get a second opinion from one of the surgeons who were mentioned here or otherwise

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@jenmo, anus-sparing surgery may not be possible in your situation. If you would like to get a second opinion from Mayo Clinic, start here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

I know you wish to avoid a colostomy and may not want to hear this right now. People live well with colostomy. It's an adjustment for sure. But it doesn't need to upend your lifestyle.
- Ostomy Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/ostomy/