What should we do about blood in stool during colon cancer chemo?
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3 days agoHi , My wife has SRCC in left colon that was invading the peritoneum with 5/21 lymph nodes, with no metastasis,, We successfully did the surgery, with R0 clear margins two months ago , then one month ago she started the Capox plan ( Oxaliplatin and capecitabine ) but yesterday she had few fresh blood in stool , there's no change in bowel habits, or abdominal pain ,, What shall we do .. is it possible for the tumor to reappear within this short period.. I am so depressed and don't want to lose my wife .. can someone help me with advice
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3 days agoBlood in stool during chemotherapy can understandably cause worry, and it's important to contact the oncology team right away to discuss these symptoms. While there can be various reasons for bleeding during treatment, the medical team will be able to properly evaluate what's happening and provide appropriate guidance. The fear and concern being expressed here is completely natural - reaching out to other community members who may have experienced similar situations during their treatment journey can provide valuable support during this challenging time.
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