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Reply to "Anyone else have their j-pouch because of colon/rectal cancer?"

Hello, I am 54 years old. I had rectal cancer. I was diagnosed at age 42 on October 31, 2008. I was told it was Stage 3 at the time but after surgery and doctor was able to look closer, it was a Stage 1. I also was able to avoid a permanent colostomy. I did go through 28-days of radiation and had carried a bag with my chemo for 5-1/2 weeks. I had gone to see a doctor when I first noticed the blood in 2003. The doctor I saw at the time told me it was most likely hemorrhoids. I went home thinking I would be okay. I was adopted and had no family history to share. I should have been more proactive but at that time I had one daughter graduating from high school and my first grandchild on the way. Like so many women, I put my health on the back burner. In the last few years I have had a few issues with my system including pouchitis for the first time in 2020, unpleasant. I do not eat much but seems more poop comes out than the amount of food I put in.

I am thankful for all the help I have received on this site from so many great people. It makes one feel not so alone.

I hope you are doing well.

Barb

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