I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer 3 weeks  ago it is so far down it is just near my anus. I’ve been told having the rectum removed is my best option with potential chemo after. I’ve also been told that bringing my colon down probably won’t leave me with the best quality of bowl control or it may not even be possible as there is very little for them to join the colon too. I now face having. a permanent colostomy (sorry if this is the wrong terminology) 

It’s so much to take in & I am trying to be brave. Can anyone shed some light on the operation & life after

Abbi