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I had colon resection(sigmoid) 5 weeks ago and today out of nowhere my left side next...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2021

Its 2 months today since surgery and am finally feeling better. The dehydration and low hemoglobin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952143/

Discussion: Recovery issues after colon resection: Dizzy, vision issues, etc.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939927/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Can anyone please advise where to find a doctor that deals with the after effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232699/

Discussion: Dealing with LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051956/

Discussion: CEA up - guessing not good

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066239/

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

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 11, 2024

Two to four days after treatment my tongue starts to develop a coat and I notice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313257/

Discussion: Anybody Get FOLFOX Chemo After Metastatic Diagnosis?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034138/

Discussion: Intimacy and sexual life living with colorectal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790319/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

I went through a resection to remove two feet of my large intestine due to damage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309495/

Discussion: How to fight nausea after segmental resection of colon?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993447/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I was on it too same dose and diarrhea was uncontrollable for 2-3 days where I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218093/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833282/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797313/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Hello. since I have not started the treatment I don't know how my body will react...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281249/

Discussion: Anyone else have Anal cancer: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

I finished this protocol on October 15th. The side effects were much worse than I expected,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178928/

Discussion: Radiation + Chemo (Mitomycin-Fluorouracil) for anal cancer: Anyone?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718066/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2022

Please specify what kind of surgery, if colon cancer surgery, how much of the colon was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166205/

Discussion: Diarrhea Post Surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055360/

Discussion: CEA up - guessing not good

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869180/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 30, 2023

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