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Dealing with LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dealing-with-lars/
I need help!!! Losing alot of weight down to 98 lbs. Have LARS very bad. Seen several doctor's here and not really able to help....
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Sep 25, 2022
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How long between LARS, stoma and reversal for you?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-between-lars-stoma-and-reversal-for-you/
I am expecting to have LAR surgery soon and the plan is to remove my sigmoid, part of rectum, lymph nodes and install ostomy, then...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 30, 2025
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Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS): How to bulk up stools?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lars/
How do you bulk up stools to stop clustering?
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: May 13 8:21am
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How to manage unpredictable, rapidly changing bowel symptoms from LARS
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-to-manage-unpredictable-rapidly-changing-bowel-symptoms-from-lars/
At age 80, I am 39 years out of low anterior resection for stage 1 rectal cancer, pelvic radiation, and ostomy takedown. Doing well with...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Mar 19, 2025
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Rectovaginal fistula after rectal radiotherapy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-stage-turnbull-cutait-pull-through-coloanal-anastomosis/
Last December I had a transanal resection of a polyp clase to the anus and sphyncter. Biopsy revealed positive margins for adenocarcinoma. So I had...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Mar 12, 2024
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Severe nutrition issues after LAR surgery and stoma reversal surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-nutrition-issues-after-lar-surgery-and-stoma-reversal-surgery/
I am a 59 year old female.I had a lower anterior resection surgery for rectal cancer in Oct 2023.This was with a temporary stoma.Followed this...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jun 22, 2024
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Rectal Cancer Surgery: Anyone have LAR (low anterior resection)?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/rectal-cancer-surgery/
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...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 12 7:34pm
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Colon Cancer: Fecal Incontinence and Reversal Surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-reversal-surgery/
I have fecal incontinence post rectal cancer LAR and reversal and seek advice
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Apr 19, 2023
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Immunotherapy with ileostomy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/going-through-immunotherapy-with-an-illestomy/
DX stage 4 rectal cancer due to Mets to Para aortic lymph nodes in July 2023. I’ve completed FolFoxIri, radiation to pelvis /abdomen, and finally...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: May 18, 2025