Have any of you who have had rectal cancer also had the inner rectal muscles removed? I have had those inner muscles removed - the ones that are right outside the rectum near the anus. Outside of...
I have 3 weeks left before I go through my ileostomy take down surgery. I am really, really looking forward to getting rid of this bag after 7 months. I know there will be a lot of diarrhea and other...
Deflepchic, to me it almost sounds like you need a new surgeon. Something's wrong if you have to keep going back to correct mistakes. I was so blessed to find my most talented and wonderful surgeon...
I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in May 2008. I had pre-surgery radiation and chemo in July and August of 2008. My miracle surgeon was able to remove my rectum and the inner muscles and 9 lymph...