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I sympathize with your side effects. I had colon cancer resection one year ago and then...

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Discussion: Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2022

Hello, thanks so much for reaching out. The drug I will be starting after the holidays...

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Discussion: Xeloda for colon cancer - Scared about side effects and need support

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Hi Colleen, I’ve been reading about other problems with abdominal swelling and although it is reassuring,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113895/

Discussion: Stomach like a beer belly after colon cancer surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2020

I had emergency colostomy surgery in June 2017. Lost one foot of colon. Four moths later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665376/

Discussion: Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

Last December I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I had surgery the removed some...

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Discussion: Frequent bowel movements

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 7:51am

I am 11 1/2 past colon resection surgery for 2 long suspicious but non cancerous polyps....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144203/

Discussion: Diarrhea after colon resection: How long does it last? Any tips?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Unfortunately this is a difficult diagnosis, suggest you share this article with your questions to the...

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Discussion: Advance stage 4 Colorectal cancer.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

My situation is different (my entire colon was removed due to cancer), but the 8-9 trips...

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Discussion: Fecal Incontinence....any remedies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

One other question, I was told adhesions caused the small bowel obstruction last December but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663486/

Discussion: Rectal pain and diet post right hemicolectomy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2021

Thanks for the details of your regiment. I'm in the same situation with no colon. (Had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103655/

Discussion: People with Fecal Incontinence: Psyllium Fiber?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

I have found, as recommended by Mayo Clinic, that I need to take a heaping teaspoon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098778/

Discussion: Change in stool after partial colectomy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Hello, I was first diagnosed with colon cancer in October of 2022, and after surgery in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218115/

Discussion: Xeloda for colon cancer - Scared about side effects and need support

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 10:20am

I had a DaVinci robotic total colectomy with rectal connection to small intestine in Aug. (no...

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Discussion: Any experiences with laparoscopic colon resection with Da Vinci?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Greetings, salynn - I had anal cancer stage 3C in the past and suffered through chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879988/

Discussion: Anyone have Surgery success with tumor at the internal sphincter ?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

My Colon cancer was found one year ago and I had the resection surgery. All went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837472/

Discussion: Anyone with colon cancer that has metastasized to the lungs?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Hello Everyone. My name is Mary and I having a Colonoscopy done on April 16, 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835805/

Discussion: My journey with rectal cancer: What's your experience?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Hi! In early December, I underwent a laparoscopic partial colectomy for colonic inertia following failed trials...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/139882/

Discussion: Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2021

Katme, I had 2 lymph nodes affected and that put me at stage 3. Proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272762/

Discussion: Worried this might be anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 3:43pm

Sorry for the late response, been a bit busy taking care of my boyfriend. He's been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901765/

Discussion: What other therapies are recommended with folfiri chemo - Stage 4 CRC

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Hi Gustavo, There are some things that I’ve noticed as I started a journal. One is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/113899/

Discussion: Stomach like a beer belly after colon cancer surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2020

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