Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person who had cancerous tissue removed from their colon/rectum and had a temporary ileostomy. After completing chemotherapy, a small lump was found in the transverse colon, and the surgeon suggested the possibility of removing the entire colon if the lump is cancerous. The person is seeking advice and insights on this situation.

Advice and Insights:
- Some members advise seeking a second opinion from a colo-rectal specialist.
- Cancer can spread, and if the lump is cancerous, removing the entire colon eliminates the chances of colon cancer.
- Resections and reconnections have inherent risks, especially as one gets older.
- Many people live long, healthy lives with ostomies and prefer it over the possibility of more cancer.
- It's important to ask all the questions and get second and third opinions to make an informed decision.
- Some members share their personal experiences with similar situations and surgeries, emphasizing the importance of considering all options and doing thorough research.
- It's suggested to consider the J-Pouch option and discuss it with multiple surgeons.
- Seeking knowledge and understanding the different options available is crucial in making the best decision for one's health.
- It's important to keep asking questions and seeking advice from various sources to make an informed decision.
- Members share their personal experiences and encourage the individual to keep asking questions and seeking multiple opinions.
- The individual updates the forum about the test results and the plan for a second opinion from a colo-rectal specialist.
- The importance of knowledge and seeking multiple opinions is emphasized, and the individual is encouraged to keep asking questions.
- Members share their personal experiences and encourage the individual to keep asking questions and seeking multiple opinions.
- The individual is encouraged to consider different options and seek a good surgeon for the procedure.
- Members share their personal experiences and encourage the individual to keep asking questions and seeking multiple opinions.