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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery
I have fecal incontinence post rectal cancer LAR and reversal and seek advice
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...