Hi Marylandmaniac Yes, the GI said it's 10 to 15 cm above AV. I've read that most rectums measure up to 15 cm long. There's a picture of the colon/rectum on the colonoscopy report where the GI drew the approximate location of the tumour, which seems to be firmly in the rectum. The surgeon that I'll ...

Well now I have to ask....how old are you? You opened the door

Thanks for your response Tracy. I see you were only 46 when diagnosed. I'm 51 now. Was 44 at breast cancer diagnosis. I've been shocked to see how young people are on this discussion board. Makes me wonder if screening should begin before age 50. Hey CRguy.....I happen to like big mouthed buttheads...

Thanks for your response Tracy. I see you were only 46 when diagnosed. I'm 51 now. Was 44 at breast cancer diagnosis. I've been shocked to see how young people are on this discussion board. Makes me wonder if screening should begin before age 50.

Hi all I found this discussion board a week or two ago, and have read many of your posts. They've been extremely helpful to me, so thank you for the information that you have provided. I've been particularly interested in topics related to rectal cancer, as I've recently been diagnosed. It's not exa...