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In my case, I saw two Oncologists at two different hospitals and they both had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930811/

Discussion: Should I start Chemo immediately?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Hi @chris221, I just thought the following information might help allay some of your concerns. Results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291647/

Discussion: Stage 2 colon cancer tumor removed - no chemotherapy?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

I am a 12 year stage 3 rectal cancer survivor. I was 39 yrs old at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238402/

Discussion: Colorectal cancer stage 3c: Need positive feedback

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2019

Oh gosh, @hopenjoy2024. It's obvious from your quick succession of posts that you are frustrated, mad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119438/

Discussion: Looking for Anal Cancer Support: Anyone else here with anal cancer?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2024

Hello @maestro, Welcome to Connect. As @brenz shared (thank you!), the clinical value of CEA in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209199/

Discussion: Realistic CEA Perspective Needed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

I would recommend discussing the watch and wait approach with your doctor. You may need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947382/

Discussion: Standard of Care, and non surgical options (Rectal Cancer)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Circling back to this group because a relative's coworker told them they too after rectal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920012/

Discussion: Persisting abdominal pain, bloating, gas, clustering

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Hello @varg4258, I'm glad you came to us. You want a plan, and to take action!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972968/

Discussion: Please help - Rectal Cancer with Possible Lung Metastasis

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

My original surgery for rectal cancer (when they closed the anus) was three years ago, following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799106/

Discussion: Confused about diagnosis: Carcinoid tumor in rectal area

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Thank you for calling them adult panties which is what I told a hospital administrator they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798657/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Hi, I am from Australia, diagnosed with 5.8cm ano rectal cancer (stage 3) just before Christmas....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825302/

Discussion: Options other than transection of rectum

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Update After Colorectal Surgeon Firstly, he said the surgery might happen in about 12 months, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033666/

Discussion: Rectal Cancer - Hospital Recommendation

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I too had a very low rectal tumor 5cm so staged at 3 due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106616/

Discussion: Very low rectal cancer, I've got so many questions

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I too had stage 3 colon/rectal cancer 10 years ago. I was treated with Folfox and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971969/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Managing bowel habits has dictated my life since 2021, when I was first treated with chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254701/

Discussion: How to manage unpredictable, rapidly changing bowel symptoms from LARS

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:56am

This was very helpful and I appreciate all the thought and effort put into it. Fortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055186/

Discussion: Brother diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Jemma, I am newly diagnosed anal/rectal cancer , also a single mum of 4 with daughter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791872/

Discussion: Don’t want to lose anus

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Hello Ed, the doctor mentioned that this part of the body has bothered you till you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169478/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Apr 27, 2018

Hello @fpdm I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and I know exactly how you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954735/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I was diagnosed with Rectal cancer in June 2019. My treatments included 2 (6 treatment) rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783341/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

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