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Fred Vella

Patients & Survivors Stage II Rectal Cancer Pennsylvania
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Guest Post by Fred Vella • March 4, 2022

Story:  "I thought I had hemorrhoids because I was bleeding a lot. I went to the ER, and the hospital did a colonoscopy and CT scan. That is when they found stage II rectal cancer. I went through chemo, radiation, and surgery, and then more chemo afterwards. This is the short version of my story."

"Stay positive and have faith. Get second opinions. Do not rely on one doctor."

Advice: "Do it do not be afraid to get a colonoscopy. It is better to be safe than sorry."

Topics: Side Effects, Treatments, Chemotherapy, Surgery, Radiation, Fatigue, Bowel irregularities, Hand-foot syndrome, High blood pressure, Neuropathy
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Fred Vella was 51 years when he was diagnosed with stage II rectal cancer. He resides in Pennsylvania.

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