Recently diagnosed colo rectal cancer. I've had a resection with a temporary (probably) stoma all in three months, still trying to process it all!
Hi River Peter3aa429 and a warm welcome to the board. Sounds like it’s been a busy 3 months for you and sometimes it only really hits home once everything’s calmed down a bit. Hope you’re managing with the stoma ok - there’s lots of advice on the stoma board if you need any?
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/ileostomy-and-colostomy-discussions-forum
Are you having any follow up chemo or maybe just a reversal further down the line?
Take care
Karen x
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