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Colorectal Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
15. What types of surgery are available for
someone with colorectal cancer? - cont'd
If
the doctor is not able to sew the two ends of the colon back
together, an opening called a stoma is made on the abdomen for
waste to pass out of the body before it reaches the rectum. This
procedure is called a colostomy. (Answer continues on next
page.)
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