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Rectal cancer early stage
I had a routine colonoscopy on January 22nd. I got the call on the 27th that a sessile poly was cancer, early stage, margined clear...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Mar 27 8:24pm
Just diagnosed with rectal cancer.
Good morning all. I’m writing as I’m sure hundreds of thousands have before me. Was having some issues over last year and decided to finally...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 17 2:47pm
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Nov 26, 2022
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Mar 1, 2024
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 7, 2024
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jul 13, 2025
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: May 31, 2024
Has anyone had Brachytherapy for rectal cancer?
I will be scheduled in 3 weeks for Brachy Radiation due to Rectal Cancer, Stage 3. Have any of you had this type of radiation?...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 5 2:49pm
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Dec 22, 2024
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 24, 2024
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 5:28pm
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 14 4:39pm
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 14, 2025
What should I expect with advanced Rectal cancer?
I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer and it has spread to my lungs. Still haven't gotten a stage confirmation as of yet. Just trying...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 13 9:57pm
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jan 6 2:17am
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Feb 3, 2025
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 3 7:31am
Rectal cancer metastasis to bones first any information on this.
2022 44 yr old daughter diagnosed with rectal cancer. Rx- Radiation, chemo, robotic removal of cancer, temporary ostomy. 1 1/2 years later bone metastasis to...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2025
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Sep 24, 2023
Is a PET scan recommended to determine metastasis of rectal cancer?
Has your doctor recommended a PET scan to determine metastasis of rectal cancer?
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2022