In some cases the cancer may be cured with surgery alone. But additional treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation may be needed to prevent or treat the spread of cancer to other vital organs. Your chance of cure depends on how far the cancer has advanced. This percentage decreases if the cancer has spread at the time of surgery. If you have a colostomy, your health care team will help you adapt to living with a colostomy.
Many people live healthy, active lives with colostomies.
Follow the treatment that you and your doctor determine, and seek the advice of other health professionals as needed. Eat nutritious foods, following your after-surgery diet instructions. Exercise according to your doctor's recommendations. Relax using techniques such as positive mental imaging, muscle relaxation exercises, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Seek enjoyable and humorous experiences to relieve stress.