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I'd like to add my welcome, @ mmbinnj. Your journey has been challenging and difficult and...

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Discussion: Ovarian & fallopian cancer: Life is hard since bowel resection

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

In that case, I would insist on the pelvic floor therapy and talk to his doctor...

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Discussion: Sitting for rectal cancer patients: Any cushion suggestions?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Hi everyone I’m 6 months post op. Some internal things can’t eat somethings - hamburger is...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2021

Been on chemo w/figuring for 10 weeks. After infusion I wear a computerized pump for 48...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I’m sorry you are having so many distressing symptoms. In January 2021 I was not able...

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Discussion: Worried I might have Colon cancer: What are the signs?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

My husband uses a similar strategy, but it takes 3 immodium pills before meals and a...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2021

Hi, it took me a good 4-6 months to feel 95% better. I had a sharp...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2021

My mom at 88 years old had colon surgery for stage IV colon cancer that had...

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Discussion: Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2018

I am so sorry that you got the dreaded news. I was having watery diarrhea for...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with colon cancer: Nervous..Help!

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

The gas continued for several months and is less frequent now (6 months after surgery) but...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

@projfan Thanks for information on FODMAP . I had not heard of FODMAP and thought it...

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Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: 2 days ago

I had 2 chemo rounds and 30 rounds of radiation. It was not easy. Inflamed, open...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Hi. I had my first infusion on Friday for anal cancer. It went well and was...

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Discussion: Stage 2a rectal cancer start Chemo: Does the PICC line hurt?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I had colon resection surgery 2 and 1/2 months ago and have very frequent soft bowel...

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Discussion: Stomach like a beer belly after colon cancer surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

I had my first infusion through IV and towards the end, it leaked through the vein....

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Discussion: Oxaliplatin is no walk in the park, advice for CAPOX regimen?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 11:15am

I hope your doctor will listen to you and closely monitor your side effects. I was...

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Discussion: Oxaliplatin is no walk in the park, advice for CAPOX regimen?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Iam sorry you are having problems Before my surgery I was very active I worked 7...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

The BRATY diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast - w/o butter, Yogurt), long recommended for children if...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2021

My wife is going through a similar thing. She had open bowel resection surgery for colon...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Oh gosh, congrats on finding treatable issues, and having them taken care of. My issues were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284858/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

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