What is Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second...

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I was just diagnosed with rectal cancer this past wednesday. I did not see a support group on the list for rectal cancer so I selected colon cancer. Am I in the correct group?
Posted on 09/06/09, 12:09 pm
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Reply #1 - 09/06/09  12:49pm
" yep, rectal cancer, colon cancer all part of the same system so welcome "
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Reply #2 - 09/06/09  1:58pm
" Hi... Welcome to our little group. I m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We re here to listen, chime in, commiserate or celebrate.
MPNC "
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Reply #3 - 09/06/09  5:44pm
" Hi Scobb, sorry you are ill with cancer, but welcome to the group. We all try to listen to each other and help however we can. Feel free to say as much as you want, whenever you want. We all care about you. "
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Reply #4 - 09/10/09  10:35pm
" Welcome to the group. You will find alot of comfort here. Everyone understands what we are going through (and they even listen when you vent!). They are truely wonderful people. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Deb "
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Reply #5 - 11/03/09  10:19am
" Am I in the right group? I am dealing with my father who has colon cancer and the doctors said there was nothing further that can be done for him. I am the oldest child and have to deal with more emotions than my own "
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Reply #6 - 11/04/09  5:20am
" HI tuacadoll, welcome to the group. I'm sorry to hear of your Fathers diagnosis. If there's anything we can help you with, just let us know. We've all been through varying stages of cancer and are more than happy to share our experiences and offer you strength at this time. My prayers for you and your family. CM xxx "
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Reply #7 - 11/04/09  5:23am
" Scobb, how are the treatments going? Pop in and let us know where your at yeah. "

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