How long does recovery take after colon cancer surgery?
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19 days agoI had bleeding in stool so they sent me to a go dr He expected a ulcer so ordered a endoscopy and colonoscopy Endoscopy came out clear bit not the colonoscopy Found stage 2 cancer with invasion in colon wall Had surgery at cancer center snd tests came back what I thought was good Cancer removed with clear margins 26 clear lymph nodes but also showed nerve sheath invasions 1 place Turned over to oncology who prescribed 6 months of xeloda starting this week Got a bad cold so now on hold for a week and feel worse than any time even right after surgery Been 7 weeks and feel like I took a bad turn someplace possibly due to so much coughing Guess we will see where we go from here
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18 days agoRecovery time varies for each person, but it's common to still feel tired and uncomfortable at 7 weeks post-surgery, especially when dealing with a cold that's causing extra coughing strain. The combination of healing from surgery and preparing to start chemotherapy can make the body feel more run-down than expected. Many patients find that recovery continues gradually over several months, and setbacks like illness can temporarily affect how they feel. Once the cold clears and treatment begins, energy levels often start to improve as the body adjusts to the new routine.
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