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I had my surgery 9/11 and was home by the late afternoon 9/13. I did experience...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Thanks for the suggestions. She is now struggling with her new chemo (irinotecan) since she is...

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Discussion: Rectal cancer and tenesmus (urge despite empty bowel) - any relief?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 11 6:30pm

@gmcnay52, "I run to can" as a nickname for irinotecan is a bit of dark humor...

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Discussion: CEA up - guessing not good

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 5:17pm

@Greg68, this chronic diarrhea is obviously affecting your quality of life, both practically and emotionally. If...

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Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 7 8:04pm

I to was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer with 2 lymph nodes positive after bowel...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

I agree, although I have not had the same medical issues as you, I have cuddled...

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Discussion: Intimacy and sexual life living with colorectal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 1:46pm

I had a reconnect after a year from colon cancer. Because of my non existent colon...

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Discussion: Ileostomy reversal coming up - what will be my new normal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I have also found that the older we get although I don’t consider myself old the...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Check with your doctor, first. I use prune juice. It is yucky, but if you add...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2022

I had my sigmoid colon resection December 14, 2022 and it solved many years of digestive...

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Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I'm still receiving chemo, but we reduced the ironotican dose by 10%, which may be a...

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Discussion: CEA up - guessing not good

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 12:50pm

I had a resection on December 31st. Happy New Year, I guess. I had stage 2...

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Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

I have to follow the BRAT diet all the time or diarrhea comes right back (...

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Discussion: How do you stick to your dietary plan when traveling for medical care?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Sep 6, 2020

@davy80 I did not receive Vectibix. I've been told it is not effective for the KRAS...

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Discussion: Vectibix

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2016

It has been two months since I had the robotic surgery to remove the sigmoid colon/resection....

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2022

I may not have colon cancer (clear recent colonoscopy), but may have a symptom. I am...

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Discussion: Cecum cancer 2 of 12 lymph nodes involved

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

I too have had squamous cell cancer in the anus. I had 6 weeks of chemo...

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Discussion: Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 7:52am

I hear you on the missing salads and fresh raw fruits and veggies. I am also...

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Discussion: Stomach like a beer belly after colon cancer surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2022

Hi! My surgeon had me taking Metamucil (1tsp) and prescription Imodium pills right after surgery, 3-4...

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Discussion: Stomach like a beer belly after colon cancer surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

So sorry for your experience during the hurricane. Glad it's over... now for getting a good...

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Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

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