CommunitiesColorectal CancerHow long is recovery after colon surgery for cancer treatment?

How long is recovery after colon surgery for cancer treatment?

HJ

Community Member

3 months ago

Hi, it's Heather. I finally had my surgery done on Monday. Of course it was terrible. It was a six hour surgery. She took my diseased colon out along with surrounding lymph nodes. She found a rubbery substance all over my organs. She took all that out and sent to pathology. Could be something. Could be scar tissue maybe. I feel like she did a great job considering. Next week I will see her, my PCP, and my oncologist. I will soon know the complexity of my case and what treatments are available. Please send up a prayer for me!!! ❤️

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RO

Community Member

3 months ago

Prayers all the cancer was removed.

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CA

Community Member

3 months ago

Recovery time after colon surgery varies for each person, but it typically takes several weeks to a few months to fully heal, with many people starting to feel stronger after the first few weeks. The path ahead with upcoming appointments sounds well-coordinated, and this community understands the mix of relief and uncertainty that comes with this stage - wishing for positive results from pathology and strength for whatever comes next.

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KP

Community Member

2 months ago

Hope you are doing well. Im 3 weeks past surgery. Pathology found 2 of 52 nodes had cancer. The diagnosis is Stage IIIA and will start chemo + immunotherapy soon. Luckily caught early with no symptoms and im healthy, but oncology team is going to take a hammer to it. Expectations is to beat it. Keep positive.

HJ

Community Member

2 months ago

Thank you guys for the well wishes! I hope your journey is going well. I had 2 feet of colon, 11 lymph nodes and lots of diseased tissue removed around 2 weeks ago. It was effective! I am in stage 1. I will have to monitor it very close with my docs. Last week I was cut back open due to a large infection. So, you fix one thing and hurt another. When does this cycle end?!?!? Rochelle, I would love to hear how you are doing!! Kenneth, that is wonderful news! Everyone should get regular checks so the cancer doesn't get so far. I will never ignore any symptoms again. But we have all survived! We are warriors!!! With God, all things are possible. I look forward to hearing from you guys. I will touch base in with all after I see the doc Thursday!

WW

Community Member

2 months ago

🙏

MW

Community Member

2 months ago

Heather:I’m sending up prayers for you!!! Keep us posted so we can pray specifically! Just know that God is with you, you are never alone!

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RC

Community Member

2 months ago

Sending prayers 🙏

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HJ

Community Member

24 days ago

Kenneth, how is your journey going?

HJ

Community Member

24 days ago

Thanks to everything to you guys. You have provided me with your wisdom and encouragement. I hope everyone else has a good experience as I have. It was easy to talk about because we all understand each other. It has really made a difference personally. I hope y'all know I am here to help you whenever you need it! Thanks again for being there.

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