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Options other than transection of rectum
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Feb 11 3:08pm | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with rectal/anal cancer stage 3 at the end of 2022. I have had 8 chemotherapy sessions (no surgery), which has shrunk the tumor by 2,5 cm. I am now on oral chemo with radiation and had my 3rd treatment today. I have a total of 6 weeks with a session every day. It only takes 10 minutes and is painless so far. I take 3 chemo tablets in the morning and 3 in the evening. I can only hope for a positive outcome, but the pain of the cancer has definitely subsided dramatically.
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This is the regime I am on, without the initial chemo. 3 chemo tabs in morning & night on days of radiation & 6 weeks daily radiation except weekends. I have had to have a break due to severe diarrhoea (see previous comment) but wander if this is colostomy related as surgery only 2 weeks before treatment. I have found any symptoms you have will be assumed to be from the treatment & I am on a push to have bowel scans done to discount surgical issues such as adhesions or strictures.