Bleeding post 4 months

Hi Dougalandpoppy this is extremely common after treatment, as you say the skin is sensitive. We have a lot of posts about this issue. Even two and a half years post treatment, I still get streaks of watery blood on the toilet paper occasionally. Just after treatment the blood on the toilet paper was not as watery and happened a bit more often. My Oncologist was not concerned at all when I told him & advised it was down to the thin and damaged skin in the back passage. To put your mind at rest I’d give your nursing team a quick call, you don’t want to be worrying about this for the next six weeks. Bev 

Cheers Bev. It’s amazing how much a cancer diagnosis can strip you of your confidence with everything being an anxiety. I appreciate all the help and support all on this forum have and continue to give - especially when feel a little vulnerable and scared. 

Hi Dougalandpoppy yes I can definitely relate to everything becoming an anxiety! We’re always here whenever you need us. Bev. 

Hi Dougalandpoppy,

3.5 years on from treatment this still alarms me when it happens. I’ve been assured by my oncologist that it’s normal & is generally the radiation affected skin that splits internally & I shouldn’t worry unless the bleeding is heavy or prolonged which it never is. When I first finished treatment it happened quite regularly now 3.5 years on it’s probably only happened 2 or 3 times over the last 12 months. I still mention it at my check-ups just so my surgeon is aware. This is generally connected with a difficult bowel movement in my case. Hope this reassures you a little. 

Nicola