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rectal cancer diagnosis

cherriann
cherriann CSN Member Posts: 155 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
hi all,
just have been diagnosed.one says a colostomy is a must.i go for my cat and bone scan on monday.get my port put in for chemo right after.im going for a second opion today.i would appreciate any input on what to expect from the chemo and rad, also colostomy
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  • donpitt
    donpitt CSN Member Posts: 6
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    cherriann;

    Get a second opinion and find a hospital and doctor that has done the "J-Pouch" procedure another name is resection surgery. I was at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh PA, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dr. Cellebreeze. He specializes in this procedure. It is dependent on the location of the cancer and if they can save muscles in that area. There was a person who was diagnosed like you (colostomy) he went to my doctor and was able to get the resection procedure. With the resection, it is using a bag for 3 months then the opening is closed and then things begin to flow normally. Because of my aggressive exercise program and good healing the procedure worked. This group has done many of these procedures. It is worth finding out a second opinion. Go on the internet and research j-pouch or resections for rectal cancer. Just call 412-359-3901. Or Dr. Medich is one of the top surgeons in that practice (he is well know across the country).
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