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  benbravery
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  Hey Narelle,
  
  
  
  I also have colorectal cancer, my exact stage is somewhere between 1 and 3 because my clinical and pathological staging yielded different results (the tumour was downgraded following surgery, most likely a result of the pre-op chemoradiotherapy I had).
  
  
  
  We're similar in that our tumours left the inner lining of the bowel and invaded outside. Mine invaded from the sigmoid to the rectum and into my right vas deferens.
  
  
  
  You mention that you have Stage 4 but you don't mention any mets?
  
  
  
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  roch
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  Narelle, keep strong and positive and please keep us informed of how you are going. Reply to this post  |  Report
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    narelle
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    Thank you Rochelle & I will. Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Bowel Cancer Australia
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  Bowel Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of bowel cancer in our society through awareness, education, support and research. We aim to help save ... View profile

  Hi Narelle,
  
  
  
  Thank you for your post regarding your recent diagnosis and for sharing some of your own bowel cancer experiences.
  
  
  
  We truly do appreciate the feedback so many bowel cancer patients provide on Healthshare, offering support, and helping others to find solutions to problems and questions they too are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Your feedback about Questran Lite is very helpful. Quite often we are asked what the best product on the market is to assist with different problems people experience throughout their bowel cancer journey, and it’s always valuable to hear feedback about different options.
  
  
  
  Something you might also find to be helpful - it is good to take a probiotic when diarrhoea is present. It helps to settle the bowel and can sometimes prevent further episodes. An easy brand to purchase is Inner Health, taken one capsule three times a day before food.
  
  
  
  Please do let us know if we can ever assist by offering advice, or help by answering any questions you have.
  
  
  
  If you do have any queries or concerns - please feel free to contact us at Bowel Cancer Australia for advice from our nurse and nutritionist advisory services, or if you would like more information on joining our Love My Family Community, in helping spread the word about bowel cancer and / or if you would like to be put in contact with other patients in a similar situation.
  
  
  
  Sending you our best wishes.
  
  
  
  Kind regards
  
  
  
  Tammy & Teresa
  Bowel Cancer Australia Nurse & Nutritionist Advisors
  
  
  
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