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Very low rectal cancer, I've got so many questions
Hello all, Im new here.Im Gabriel, 49 years old diagnosed on march 11 th with low rectal tumor sessile 2.1 cm.after MRI it was discovered...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
Stage 2a rectal cancer start Chemo: Does the PICC line hurt?
I had LAR surgery to remove tumour and pathology report was all good except tumour almost hit outer layer so T3 on report. Oncologist suggested...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jun 7, 2024
Hi, just found out I have stage 3 rectal cancer
I'm 46, don't have any health issues, went in for routine colonospy and found out I have stage 3 rectal cancer with 4 suspected lymph...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2023
11 Yrs Post Rectal Cancer Treatment: Still have chronic diarrhea: Help
I have to take close to 8 immodiums a day and that isn't enough some days. My rectum was completely removed (and I do not...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2024
تعاني والدتي من ورم في المستقيم ماذا تنصحوني: Rectal Cancer: Advice?
Hello, my mother suffers from a tumor in the rectum, 6 cm from the anus. The doctor advised her to take a dose of chemotherapy,...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 13, 2024
Where do I go from here? 34 year old son diagnosed with rectal cancer
My son was just diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer from an Oncologist here in Iowa. As their treatment plans are limited I want to...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Dec 18, 2024
Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery
I have fecal incontinence post rectal cancer LAR and reversal and seek advice
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 19, 2023
Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed
Hi - just diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma rectal cancer after colonoscopy. Will go for CT scan and MRI to determine next steps. Any advice? So scared.
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 26, 2024
Colonoscopy prep: Pills vs liquid prep?
I heard there is a pill to replace liquid prep for colonoscopy, Is this true?? I had rectal cancer back in 2010. Have not had...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Oct 5, 2023
Lynch Syndrome Anybody?
Pretty sure my results are saying this. No one can follow up with me because it’s a holiday. Genetic meeting Thursday. Feel like this is...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jan 11 8:00am
A soft mass inside my rectum
can you please share what are the symptoms that you felt with colon or rectal cancer. I also feel a soft mass inside my rectum...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 27, 2023
Port vs PICC line: What's the best option for 90 year old mother?
My mother was dx with rectal cancer. Treatment will be 25-30 days of radiation and chemo. She is a young 90 yr old and I’m...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2022
Confused about diagnosis: Carcinoid tumor in rectal area
I am confused about my diagnosis and the information the colorectal surgeon gave me. My oncologist has referred to what they have found as cancer...
Last active: Nov 3, 2023
Signatera results: Does the increase mean cancer is back?
Signatera Test was done after rectal cancer surgery. May & July test 0.00 MTM/ML and Nov 2023 test 0.05 MTM/ML(positive below Analytical Range).Does the November...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Nov 18, 2023
How much should you weigh before they’ll do chemo?
I think I have colo/rectal cancer. I won’t know until Tuesday. I only weigh 110. How much should you weigh before they’ll do chemo? I’m...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Dec 1, 2022
Chemo: What Tips & Tricks Helped you Through?
I’m on week two of my CapOx chemo treatment for stage 3 rectal cancer. Chemo sucks! The constant feeling of unwell & side effects are...
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2023
Cancer Recurrence: Everything removed, but can it come back?
First I had colon rectal cancer - squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal - with tumor removal and then radiation and chemo. Thirteen years...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: May 7, 2021
Proton Beam Short Course: How can I prepare?
I was diagnosed with rectal cancer Stage 2A, T3, N0, M0 on July 21, 2021. Mayo recommends one week short course radiation starting Sept. 27,...
Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy
Last active: Sep 18, 2021
Anyone have Surgery success with tumor at the internal sphincter ?
Was curious if anyone has had any success in surgery that is near the internal sphincter? Recently diagnosed with stage 1 rectal cancer that is...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Oct 12, 2023
Anal/rectal & bowel spasms/cramps in anal cancer
Wow, that was one of the worst weeks for pain ever, & my treatment hasn't started yet. 4 days in bed with severe unrelieved abdominal...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 15, 2023