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Hi, just found out I have stage 3 rectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 1, 2023 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
We traveled 2 1/2 hours to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. It was so worth the trip! The surgeon we met with was extremely compassionate and put my mind to rest. He’s done many APR surgeries which was what we needed to hear. I am waiting for a cancellation to have a MRI and then I will move forward with the surgery. My fecal incontinence is so severe that I am welcoming a colostomy. I know there will be a period of adjustment, but I am ready. Please share your experience with APR surgery. I can use any and all advice.
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I agree, go somewhere where they do a lot of those surgeries. I meet with 2 surgeons so far, I live on west coast of Florida so I'm thinking of Moffitt they do about 100 a month. I may also look into mayo. I have heard to go somewhere that does a high volume of these surgeries, don't go to the guy that does 2 a month
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I've heard so many good things about Mayo Clinic. They have all good doctors there.