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    rebeccariley posted an update

    Thank you for the welcome and for being here. My mom had rectal cancer and had surgery to remove the tumor. She has a colostomy bag and has been receiving partical beam radiation treatments.
    Everything is really a mess now. She is very sick, and we're having a hard time trying to deal with all of the side effects.

    over 5 years ago
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      CarolLHRN

      Let us know if you need any tips for dealing with side effects. Lots of us have been there and figured some things out. Everyone is different and hearing a bunch of ideas, one may work.

      Spending well wishes to you and your mom.

      over 5 years ago
    • GregP_WN's Avatar
      GregP_WN

      If you have questiions, just ask. We hope your mom is doing better.

      over 5 years ago
    • LauraJo's Avatar
      LauraJo

      Good thoughts going out to your mom. I am 2 1/2 years out from being diagnosed with rectal cancer, and remember how much the side effects suck, but it will get better. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions - there are lots of different answers out here & someone may be able to help.

      over 5 years ago
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    Radiation (partical beam radiation)

    over 5 years ago
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    Procedure or Surgery (Colostomy )

    over 5 years ago
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    over 5 years ago

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