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Hello @patriotspride, Your case is sounding hopeful to me. I am reading so many reports of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910112/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

My mother had a colonoscopy that was incomplete. they couldn't get through the diverticulosis. She ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/207566/

Discussion: Dietary Changes Before and After Colon Cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2018

For @doodily10 Wow, so sorry that you didn't have a more positive update to give! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254085/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

Yes, I got it from diarrhea from chemo this past spring. It is finally healed after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740195/

Discussion: Anal fissure: What helps it heal?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

The fatigue is worse than I expected. There are so many side effects that I’m struggling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623379/

Discussion: Chemo: What Tips & Tricks Helped you Through?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Hi @lynda48 and welcome to the Colorectal Cancer group here on Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331155/

Discussion: What is a good diet after colon surgery? Are probiotics good?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2021

In May 2018 I was diagnosed with rectal cancer after having a colonoscopy. I had been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773599/

Discussion: Pros and cons of additional chemo after rectal radiation and chemo?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

Have your doctors done biopsies? That would give your doctors an idea of the status of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988663/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hello @gregory6903 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that you are responding to this discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176423/

Discussion: Diarrhea post colonoscopy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I had an ileostomy in 2003/04 then had the reversal surgery. I am now contemplating having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169620/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Sep 22, 2020

As a rectal cancer survivor, my surgery was in 1986. I had a diverting colostomy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479127/

Discussion: Living with long-term bowel side effects post anal cancer treatment

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 4:59pm

I have had anal cancer, had 2 doses of chemo and 32 radiation treatments. The worst...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188418/

Discussion: Worried this might be anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

Hello, @rdmishio here I’m new to the site. I’m 45 male and had a sigmoid colon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169585/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jan 10, 2020

That's really tough and difficult. I'm sorry. Since he has trouble swallowing the capsules and can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103933/

Discussion: People with Fecal Incontinence: Psyllium Fiber?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Yes, I know we should talk about it more…even if someone doesn’t have a bag or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029381/

Discussion: Don’t want to lose anus

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

4 weeks ago, I had my cecum and right colon removed along with lymph nodes. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358160/

Discussion: Hemicolectomia derecha

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

I have a tortorus colon and the miralax prep was a nightmare. The prep took 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295445/

Discussion: Colonoscopy and Endoscopy: Preparation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 3, 2025

....my anal pain and it's severe is from ibs diarrhea and every other day; now i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756361/

Discussion: Anal fissure: What helps it heal?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

She has her first treatment of folfiri 10 days ago. First few days were good, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022695/

Discussion: CEA up - guessing not good

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Hi Karina, you got some great tips from @bbarbiee. I'm also tagging fellow members @wifemom3 @virgo1952...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740831/

Discussion: After colon resection: What helps with severe gas?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

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