CommunitiesColorectal CancerWhat are my options when rectal cancer treatment leaves residual tumor?

What are my options when rectal cancer treatment leaves residual tumor?

CM

Community Member

15 days ago

After 6 months of post treatment, I still have a residual tumor in my rectum. Next steps will depend on the tumor board. It will be chemo or immunotherapy and/or an APR. That's resecting the bowel and having a permanent colostomy.

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EL

Community Member

7 days ago

Positive thoughts sending your way.

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