I should have also added that radiation is given for two main reasons. The one that everyone is aware of is to shrink the tumor. The other, just as important reason, is to 'sterilize' the lymph field around the rectum. Don't forget that that is equally important. While patients are given chemo with...

Thanks Mike, I am a male 44 year old Singaporean.

Thanks. Surgeon did not recommend pre surgery chemorad as the tumour was small.

Thanks. I am from Singapore.

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Stage 3A (T1N1) low rectal cancer early June 2018. Robotic LAR surgery done on 28 Jun. Temp illeostomy. Started Folfox on 25 July. Tumour 1.5x1x0.5cm is about 4cm above anus. One positive lymph node 1.7x1.3cm seen on MRI and also surgically removed during resection. 1 ...

Hi, I am age 44, diagnosed with Stage 3A T1N1 low rectal cancer early June 2018. Done with LAR surgery on 28 Jun. On illeostomy. Started Folfox on 25 July. Oncologist and radio therapist recommended 4 months chemo followed by 2 months radio. Surgeon is confident that the surgery was done clean and c...