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Colostomy for Colorectal Cancer
What To Think About
You probably will feel tired after the colostomy. You will need a few months to regain your strength.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 27, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Kenneth Bark, MD - Surgery, Colon and Rectal |
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