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How do you deal with this diagnosis? It's rectal cancer
I have had strange BM for 55 days. Got a contrast cat scan Saturday and ER Dr told me I have rectal cancer. I'm losing...
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
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 Surgery: Anyone have LAR (low anterior resection)?
I have rectal cancer Stage 2-3 and I will be meeting with the Oncology Surgeon this coming week.Have any of you had LAR (low anterior...
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...
Recently Diagnosed with T4BN2 Rectal cancer that has spread to colon.
I am having a PET scan in a couple days have have already been noted to be T4BN2 with my recurrence after resection done 9...
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...
Gas & bowel issues after rectal cancer treatment: What helps?
I’m 8 years out from anal rectal cancer treatment. I still have BM issues and uncontrollable gas. Diet GASX Beano and charcoal tablets don’t seem...
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?
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...
At 63 Diagnosis rectal cancer 3 days after heart attack. March 1 2025
Am I supposed to feel like the experiment? Trying to manage pain difficult.
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,...
I am suffering from rectal cancer. How do I know treatment worked?
I am suffering from rectal cancer. According to the doctors, my cancer is stage 3. I have just completed 25 days of chemo and radiotherapy....
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...
Painful bloody bowel movements and mucus
My husband has Stage 4 rectal cancer. Had 5 radiation treatments to help with pain and has had 2 chemotherapy treatments so far. When do...
Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery
I have fecal incontinence post rectal cancer LAR and reversal and seek advice
Fecal incontinence post rectal/anal cancer
Hello out there. I’m a 60 year old male who was diagnosed with squamous cell anal/rectal cancer 10/21/24. I went through two rounds of 5-FU/mitomycin...
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.
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