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In my LARS group, some people recommend lidocaine for the anal fissures or the feeling of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071045/

Discussion: Anal fissures after bowel resection. Relief strategies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

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They did test and I my cancer is not the type that responds to immunotherapy. Thanks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097435/

Discussion: How long between LARS, stoma and reversal for you?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

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Good to know things are moving forward, @lou3 ! Before my own LAR surgery exactly a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023149/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

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I hope you are finally finding some peace and joy back in your life? I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140317/

Discussion: Living with colorectal cancer - Meet others & come say hi

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

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Can anyone please advise where to find a doctor that deals with the after effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232699/

Discussion: Dealing with LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2019

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Hi, @michaelfromsf , I'm glad you didn't have any metastasis! I had a type of LAR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099934/

Discussion: How long between LARS, stoma and reversal for you?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

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@rjjacobsen suggested Metamucil. Psyllium husk (what's in metamucil) taken with little water and limiting liquids during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099298/

Discussion: Fecal Incontinence....any remedies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

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Hello @labfarm3 and @angielewis1959 I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421146/

Discussion: Fecal incontinence post rectal/anal cancer

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

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Will look up abdominal massage and working with a TENs unit One thing I have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353433/

Discussion: How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

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Thank you for your response. I was told that LARS can gradually get better over time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023224/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma - just diagnosed

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024