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Rectal Cancer Perineural invasion
Hello I’m new here diagnosed as stage 3 rectal cancer on April 19 2023 I had radiation and chemo and my LAR during 12-5 my...
Rectal Cancer - Hospital Recommendation
Hi everyone. Unfortunately, my father has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, and we are seeking recommendations for hospitals and oncologists in the...
Rectal Cancer Metastasized to Bones
My husband is 47. In Aug of 2021, he was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal cancer. He went through chemo, radiation, and surgery in May...
Foul Smelling Feces, Rectal Cancer
How common is this? Of course our feces smell but when my dad (rectal cancer since 2021) goes to the bathroom the smell is so...
Rectal Cancer, Diapers, Diapers, Diapers.
I bought a 26 pack of diapers for my dad on Monday, and in 2 days he's gone through 16 of them, so 8 a...
Diet for Rectal Cancer Radiation with Chemo
How do I eat to prepare for Radiation and Xeloda Chemo?
My journey with rectal cancer: What's your experience?
Hello everyone. I live in the UK and was diagnosed with rectal cancer 2 weeks ago. Since then I've been fast tracked through our NHS...
Rectal cancer diagnosis very low in the rectum
I have been diagnosed with a rectal cancer which is apparently very low and close to my anus. I am really scared of the thought...
Rectal Cancer Patient, Elderly, Fatigue-- Help?
My father is almost 82. He has rectal cancer. With chemo pills and radiation it went away. He did not want to get infusion chemo...
Standard of Care, and non surgical options (Rectal Cancer)
Hi AllMy wife was diagnosed with Stage II/III rectal cancer, 7 cm from anus, in the Spring and has just completed 6 cycle of FOLFOX...
Please help - Rectal Cancer with Possible Lung Metastasis
I had a CT scan yesterday and found the following.concerning for metastatic disease as follows:* 6 mm nodule right lower lobe (2/42), new since prior...
Is a PET scan recommended to determine metastasis of rectal cancer?
Has your doctor recommended a PET scan to determine metastasis of rectal cancer?
Rectal Cancer Post Ileostomy Bowel Movements & Contractions
I had a colectomy at the end of May of this year with a temporary ileostomy. The ileostomy take down was at the beginning of...
Sitting for rectal cancer patients: Any cushion suggestions?
So my dad sits in a chair at his desk a lot and when he does I notice/hear him have accidents. Perhaps his weight pushes...
Years after rectal cancer surgery, experiencing constipation: Normal?
Two yearss after having a rectal cancer operation im getting constipated alot,is this normal or may the cancer be returning
Mum has rectal cancer: Is it normal not to want to eat?
Good day. Hope u all well. My mum was diagnosed with rectum cancer in May. Did chemo removed a piece of her rectum. Put in...
When to stop treatment with stage IV metastatic rectal cancer?
Quality over quantity. Husband’s treatment is palliative so when is enough enough?
Rectal cancer with inguinal lymph nodes and iliac lymph nodes
I was diagnosed rectal cancer with inguinal lymph nodes and iliac lymph nodes early this year (2023). I had 5 rounds of chemo so far,...
Rectal cancer and tenesmus (urge despite empty bowel) - any relief?
Hello. My wife (53) was diagnosed with stage IV neuroendocrine rectal cancer last November. It had spread to her liver. She did 6 treatments with...
Neuroendocrine rectal cancer: What treatments work for you? What next?
Neuroendocrine rectal cancer. therapies work at first but don't last.carbolplatin,etopiside, yervoy and opdivo...anyone on any other therapy?
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