Rectal Cancer | Q&A
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Johns Hopkins colorectal surgeon Jonathan Efron answers important questions about rectal cancer, including minimally invasive surgical treatment options, advances in treatment of recurrent rectal cancer and consideration for genetic testing.
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I’m 40 and had a colonoscopy because of rectal bleeding and family history. Just diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in the rectum. Now action plan for treatment. And lots of faith.
Hi Jen, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Johns Hopkins Medicine I’m doing better. Almost done with treatment. My diagnosis was changed from stage 2 to stage 1. I had a low anterior resection surgery a month and ago and am wearing a temporary ileostomy. Will have reversal surgery next month. I have one of the best colorectal surgeons in Virginia
@@JeniferCornell 🙏🏾🙏🏽
Update 12/29/19- I’m 9 months post ileostomy reversal. The things you take for granted in life pooping normally. My whole outlook on life changed, and I’m a better person. I am a rectal cancer survivor.
I did 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, and had 2 surgeries. Multiple tests uncomfortable procedures to say the least but my Diagnosis amended to stage 1. I’m done with treatments. My last two CT scans were clear. So my new normal is 2 CT scans twice a year. Not gonna lie- it was hard, the radiation was brutal and my poor bottom hurt so bad. I’m a new normal now, and I’m hiking 3 miles every day. After surgery there was a mass shooting at my job- bldg 2 city of va Beach so now I have to focus on mentally healing. If anyone is going through a new diagnosis you can reach out to me. - Jen
@@JeniferCornell hi
Update: Never too young. After six months of treatment my Oncologist told me I was basically cured. Stage 1. I did chemo radiation and 2 surgeries, low anterior resection davinci robot and ileostomy reversal. I had to wear an ileostomy temporary for 7 weeks that was awful My poor skin burned so bad I cried every day. Go to the doctor if you have symptoms and are watching this video like I did. Run don’t walk. It saved my life .
I was just diagnosed with Rectal cancer,stage 1 had my routine colonoscopy & have surgery this Monday. Do you have any suggestions for me, & bless you💌
Pepper Sangster I’m so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Its been 7 months since my diagnosis. I am now done with treatment. But will be under heavy surveillance. Most early stage rectal cancers can be cured so that is in our favor. Stay positive, do you have a good support system family/friends? Have a good attitude and just take it one day at a time. It will get better and be patient with yourself.
You can email me at jenifercornell@gmail.com if you need support. I’ve been through chemo/radiation and two surgeries. I am doing better every day.
Also you will adjust to a new normal. After you have part of your colon removed you won’t poop or fart the same. All good tho. I’m doing great. Tho the first time I farted after surgery I thought I was going to lift off to space. I hope you have a sense of humor bec you will need that too. God bless you.
Jen & Dog Marty hey hope you are doing well... what were your initial symptoms?
Yasmin L Thanks! I’m doing great, and my initial symptom was blood in poo and abdominal pain.
I was 45 when I was diagnosed with Stage 1 rectal cancer. I dont have a family history of colon or rectal cancer, no do I have Lynch syndrome, which increases the risk. Thank goodness I had symptoms and my tumor was caught early. I underwent an open Colectomy February 2023 and am now cancer free!
Symptoms plz
This is exactly like google, I searched up “pooping pain” and this popped up and then I realized it was from something I ate.
This is very important information...with very good advice.
I am 40 and had a colonoscopy and diagnosed rectal cancer. I had bleeding and family history of chrons. I am devastated.
Hi Jen, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Have they told you what the next step will be? One of my close friends just found out she has it today and we don't know how to take it
Imani Al-Deen 6 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation then surgery to remove the tumor. Sorry about your friend.
Thks
Daniel Griffith Treatment is going well. Did chemo/radiation. Surgery. I have a temporary ileostomy (thats been hard) one more month and ileostomy reversal surgery. Pathology report was great. Not in lymph nodes. Oncologist told me I was cured. Still have to do a few months of chemo oral pills then hopefully this will all be a distant memory. Thanks for asking
What do you mean rectal bleeding after bowel movement? As in right after your done with a bowel movement, blood comes out by it self?
hello doctor,
I have piles for almost 12 years. I didn't feel anything serious but nowadays fresh red bleeding continues with stool. is that serious going to any cancerous problem?
Hi Anajan, we're sorry to hear what you're going through. Unfortunately, because each person's medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations via this form of communication. We encourage you to discuss this concern with your healthcare provider.
I’m 21. I noticed bleeding when I pass hard stool a couple of times. I tried eating more fiber and the bleeding stopped. However, I still feel anxious about my health. Should I still go for a checkup?
If you have concerns, we suggest reaching out to your doctor about this.
HAVE COLONOSPOPHY! also lookup advanced gerson cancer institute in mexico & chrisbeatcancer on youtube along with or before you sent to specialist. but dont wait. see a doc hon
I have so much pain in my rectum. Is there any good doctor that you can recommend me in dubai?
Rectal Took years grew incidously.. Male 64 years old a definite top of the find graph,
danger point. Cemo radiation operation bag for life 6 mth port cemo.. Then you ask yourself how long will I live??
My dog keep sniffing my butt…aggressive sniffing..it makes me worry..now i feel a little bit uncomfortable in butt area.. i dont have hemorrhoids.. i poop regularly…just a little bit pain.
Lucky me, I have rectal cancer. My estranged father I hardly spent quality time with, died of either rectal or colon cancer many years ago.
Pls, what are the symptoms, do you feel cramps around the anus and do you pass only silent gas, no loud gas
What if you’re in your 19 and having symptoms
Hi Monika, we recommend reaching out to your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine 😐
PLEASE someone answer me
My mom was diagnosed with rectal cancer, she did surgery first then took chemo and radiation , is the treatment plan correct this way? Or she should have taken chemo and radiation before surgery ?
Depends on the stage...now new recommendations are preoperative chemo and radiation followed by surgery then post op chemo...
You can always take a second opinion whenever you have doubt
My friend did have a big lump then in burst al I bleed a lot for 3 to 4 days and it was hurting him but now the lump is going down and it doesn't bleed anymore but it itch sometimes can someone tell me if it's ♋
Hemorrhoids
Sir is it completely curable?
Alex Storm Yes, early stage.
I dont have any symptons like pain or bleeding, but my anal canal has been so thight that is hard to even push out everything and it feels like its kinda hot there and the whole botton close to muscle is very thigh and i know its never been like that, and i have not been to doctor cause i thought it will stop bmbut its like year already thight. Maybe those are hemorhoyds?
i have this kind of situation too right now
It's there any difference between anal fissure bleeding and rectal bleeding
How long can a benign rectal polyp remain benign for what time period ? Before becomming malignant ..
Hi Rahul, , thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine iiiii
Im 12 an I feel sick in the stomach and sometimes most the time I poop I still fell like I have to poop more but I cant.
Hi, Please reach out to inquire about a new appointment by calling 855-695-4872. Please note, many of our offices are reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments as video visits; this will depend on visit type and currently, these are only available for existing patients. Please call the above number to learn more about what options may be available for your specific situation. You can see more on our patient and visitor guidelines at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/index.html#patient-visitor-alerts
I have blood in my stools from time to time.I don't have blood in my poop all the time.
For the last 3 days I have been finding blood in my poop and today I have pooped two times and there has been a fair bit of blood in my poop.
Sometimes when I poop I get a stinging feeling.
Most of the time my stools are loose .
I am 34 years old.
Hi, Please reach out to inquire about a new appointment by calling 855-695-4872. Please note, many of our offices are reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments as video visits; this will depend on visit type and currently, these are only available for existing patients. Please call the above number to learn more about what options may be available for your specific situation. You can see more on our patient and visitor guidelines at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/index.html#patient-visitor-alerts
I have done piles operation 5 month age and I have been taking antibiotics for a long time and now my toilet is not clean 3 months I face this problem what can I do now Plzz give me some tips I’m depressed 😭😭😭
Hi Rohan, Please reach out to inquire about a new appointment by calling 443-251-3109. Please note, many of our offices are reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments as video visits; this will depend on visit type and currently, these are only available for existing patients. Please call the above number to learn more about what options may be available for your specific situation. You can see more on our patient and visitor guidelines at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/index.html#patient-visitor-alerts
No bleeding no pain no mucus but I’m been constipated for last 2.5 years I can’t eat egg and red meat they make me more constipated I’m 23 I’m 55 kg my weight never changed but I can’t sit around people like I feel stinky and I feel like there is something in my rectum they are soft and can be feel with finger I swear I always think to sucide cuz I can’t join library and I failed exams I was a brilliant student I’m virgin too
I’m 13, I’ve had symptoms for 2 or more years now I even remember getting mucous discharge at the age of 8-9 but I get them a lot more now and I never feel I have cleaned my bowels It’s painful to push my anal crack and it’s very red I get a bit of bleed occasionally and my bum whole is small I’m actually rlly confused is it haemmeroids because I have had them for a while tho--
Poor little baby. Do go to a doctor honey, a GI doctor or at least your family doctor. And find a good natural cream or lotion to gently apply after every single time you go to the bathroom. You can even just have a fungus. Find out! You'll feel lots and lots better. And after you pee and wipe, take a single sheet of toilet paper, wet it a bit, and gently dab the whole area from front to back (never from back to front).
You need to see a medical doctor as soon as posssible
Annette Genovesi I was gonna try and call in today
Hey kid buy a good salve and stick a dab in a bit every day for good pain relief. Also the American Botanical Society sells "Miracle Cream" - even better.
hi , my mother is suffering from rectum cancer and had surgery 3 years ago now she feels a severe pain in rectum kindly suggest some medicine to relieve her pain. presently she is under going 5th line of chemo therapy.
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Hi how is your mum...
Can I speak to you, can share your cellno
What if when you strain parts of your inside come out the rectum
Hemorrhoids maybe?
So I just recently got a small bump on the left side of my asshole. It hurts when I wipe and at times when I sit. I can't even get checked because of this coronavirus smh. I'm praying it's just a hemroid.
Snape be like: "rectumsempra!"
I am 16 and I got so much anal itching and that time rectal blood discharge ,😭😭😭is it cancer?? But no blood with stools
I got the same problem
ITCHING is one of the msin symptoms which I didnt know. I hope you have been immediately to a GP & DEMANDED a referal to a GASTROLOGIST for a COLONOSCOPY (day surgery uncomplicated) where they will take a biopsy. If Cancer a Public Hosp ONCOLOGIST TEAM can treat with a Radiation & a CHEMOTHERAPY Specialist initially over 6 wks then ongoing for few months. Hope you have done something already, if not, 🔴DO IT NOW NOW NOW. If not Cancer a Colonoscopy to check is very easy. If Cancer hang in, & brave it thru treatment with the help of a Dietician & only positive support people. Try to have 2 or 3 STRONG POSITIVE support people around you especially at medical appointments.
Imaginary scalpel for imaginary cysts.
what if you have these symptoms and are not over 50? I have had rectal bleeding for 8 months at every bowel, and they're not hemorrhoids. lately, I have pain during a bowel.
Hi Brenda, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Thank you 💚
Go to a doctor ASAP!!! I had the same thing and was just diagnosed with rectal cancer. Go to the doctor!
Brenda Stefano how are you now
Brenda i have the same problem and I've been having it for years now i have extreme fatigue along with these symptoms. Did you see a doctor? What was it? Please answer
Hello everyone. I'm a 27 Y/O veteran/fire fighter and I eat very healthy, lift weights and run on the regular. 2 weeks ago I woke up in the morning and I could not poop. Then the stool finally started coming out but they look like ribbons. Like a gift wrapper ribbon. Constipation and ribbon-like stools. Opened Google on my phone and Ended up going to the ER where they did blood tests, rectal digital examination, and CT-scan with dye. THEY FOUND NOTHING, and the doctor even pointed out I did not even have stools backed up, with the radiologist saying not a spec inside my body and bowels looked out of the ordinary. Its been 8 days since that, and now I'm also seeing white mucus (no blood) on my stools, with 2-3 small ribbon BM a day, with two small soft lumps on the outside of my anal cavity that inflate when I push (Hemorrhoids, I'm guessing?) PLEASE HELP. I am worried sick and cannot sleep at night with the urge to poop and anxiety. please someone.
I normally do not worry about stuff like this but I've been down the Reddit rabbit hole many a night and I just cannot seem to know what is happening. Gastroenterologist appointment is in a whole 15 days from now, and I am worried my condition will deteriorate.
get a colonoscopy
@@obitouchiha-ih9yq Thanks I plan to when I demand it to the doctor on the 30th
@@jamube94 it may be pancreatitis or ibs btw ibs has no cure its lifetime problem hope.u get well man good luck we have same symtomps im just a 15 year old boy i plan to get a colonoscopy but were broke so sad im having this problem for a month
@@jamube94 im scared maybe this is colorectal cancer but my mother keep saying we dont have money and says this is just hyperacidity but im worriqd because my stool is narrow and sometimes thin
sometimes i have rectal bleeding
@@jamube94 i want to have colonoscopy so baddddd
My mom was screened for rectal and bowel cancer and given the all clear ... 6 weeks later she was diagnosed with rectal cancer and she can’t be treated due to having brain aneurysms and it’s heartbreaking 😢😢
Ruth Edwards I hope she’s doing fine
The medical systym is so unreliable and incompetent at best of times. I hate having my life and future put into others hands. Too many doctors are sloppy and miss serious things that' are important to our health. I trust NO doctors
:( hope she looked online to see what others have had success with. hate that. i'm in same situation, only oi tried to tell docs 2 yrs before they listened! 2 yrs... i am treating mine nutritionally. its tough, but doing it
@@gigi-gy4pj aah thankyou , she never made it unfortunately, she passed away because of an untreated water infection , very very sad 😢 xxx
@@MommaBearsCorner it’s the best way , 20 hour fasting , no processed food , it can be done , keep me posted on your progress xoxox
sir i have a soft lump at anus opening what can it be btw its shrinking...
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What if you're in your 32 and having symptoms
Hi Grace, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Get a colonoscopy. Never too young.
Grace K I’m thinking I’m dealing with it now 🤦🏾♂️ in pain hoping it’s not cancer