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Reply: husband newly diagnosed with rectal cancer and col...
I was diagnosed in January 2007; the tumor was located high up in the rectum. I had six weeks of daily...More
Posted by ctgrammy
partial removal lower colon
Remova l of lower part of colon. what to exspectMore
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Reply: Advice & help for my father w/colon cancer stage 4...
I'm glad someone in your family is addressing pain relief, now, because I think your dad's in great need of...More
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Please, we need your opinions!
Hey guys I currently trying to advocate for cancer patients, and we are gathering information on the current...More
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Please, we need your opinions!
Hey guys I currently trying to advocate for cancer patients, and we are gathering information on the current...More
Posted by jcs52368
Tubulovillous Adenoma,
what is the treatment for sigmoid 0.1 cm Tubulovillous Adenoma? Is to worry about it ? Is it turn to cancer?...More
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Reply: stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to liver and ...
I don't know if i am in the right place...my 79 yr old father was diagnosed w/stage 4 liver cancer which...More
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Reply: Alternative cancer treatment is our last option! w...
The Government of Canada is funding research into dandelion root. It is very promising. Because of our...More
Posted by wandalein
Reply: chemo or not
I have never been ill in 62 years. I had a pain similar to appendicitus but the other side in Sept. After...More
Posted by flgagirl
Reply: opinion needed
You go 5 days between stools? Is that correct? If so, please arrange to see a doctor, asap.More
Posted by brunosbud
Reply: My Husband is Gone
Today, is a very scary day, folr just in a few hurs we learn "How Long" my dearest husband has. In just...More
Posted by theloveofmylife
Reply: Radiation Treatment on Liver (metastasis to liver ...
Wow! Thank you for the story. My Dad is still fighting hard. Emotionally, he is stronger than I am. The...More
Posted by ruifan
Reply: Hemeroids vs. rectal/anal cancer
Will pray for your husband's surgery that all goes well. Thanks for the advice. That's pretty much what my...More
Posted by gramma77
lap colectomy part w/ileum
Hi, I'm new here and have had my 2nd colonoscopy. I'm now suppose to have this surgery new week and I'M...More
Posted by DorothyM2008
Reply: needing some advice for my husband
My husband was the same way and had to do a colostomy. It's no easy, but he is much better and now can eat...More
Posted by aroucha
Reply: newly diagnosed and scared
My husband was just diagnoised (age 49) last week. He had a clean bill of health before we had a marvelous 2...More
Posted by wandalein
Reply: Bowels not working since Surgery
Hey How are you doing? Well my dad is doing a little better now. They had to go back to the doctors and...More
Posted by tamarabradshaw
Reply: RECTAL Cancer - Mom
Can you tell us how your appt. went? What did they say about the liver? My MIL has an appt next week and...More
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Reply: colon cancer
A few things to consider... The reason why your doctor asks you to step on a scale every time you visit?...More
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Reply: ca724
Thank you and I will check his Anemia level again. The Sir Sphere Radioembolization seems very promising. I will...More
Posted by ruifan
Colon Cancer, (Polyps)
I am 53 and have had 4 colonoscopies, so far no cancer, but there are a lot of polyps, recently I have...More
Posted by REDBARON1958
Burning butt after BM?
I am a 73 yr old male with this problem for approximately 5 years. I have seen 2 colon rectal doctors. The 1st...More
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Reply: Hello, I'm new here
Thanks! Godbless
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Reply: bathing a woman with an ostomy bag?
No water should not do anything to the adhesive. I never did but I know of people who have gone swimming in...More
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Reply: CEA.
Thank you so much Ike. Many blessings 4 u.
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Reply: Colonoscopy
Are you following a diet? did u take time to rest and heal? watch what u eat and drink. Hope everything works...More
Posted by 46Hope
Reply: colorectal cancer
I am not sure where you can go for help except to your local social services and also Salvation Army can...More
Posted by tamarabradshaw
Reply: young people
I understand my dad was diagnoised back in October that he had rectal cancer and it was in the late...More
Posted by tamarabradshaw
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Please, if your husband is having rectal bleeding please get him a colonoscopy asap...My husband was...More
Posted by theloveofmylife
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