Anal fissure? Post anal cancer 4yrs 7 months

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Hi everyone

I had chemo radiotherapy 2017 with Ned following treatment. February this year I was diagnosed with radiotherapy proctitis. I v had to see my oncologist last week due to pain and loss of bowel control. I m to have MRI tomorrow and and waiting for appointment to have examination and biopsy taken under anaesthesia. My oncologist suspects it might be an ulcer given the length of time since my treatment. I just wondered if anyone else has experienced anything like this. I’m worried to say the least I was doing well till feb this year.
peter

1redhawk over 2 years ago

Hi Pete I finished treatment in 2016 and still my skin splits and is really sore. It heals but a bigger bowel movement and it does it again. Can’t imagine it ever getting better just something to live with. I havnt really had loss of control more constipated.
my Onc didn’t seem concerned and he signed me off a few months ago x

Peteinlancs over 2 years ago in reply to 1redhawk

Hi 1redhawk.

many thanks for your reply. I’m due to be signed off in may. It’s hard sometimes not to think the worst. I m pleased you have been signed off and wish you well. I will let you know how I go on if that’s ok.
peter

LillyBear over 2 years ago in reply to 1redhawk

Hi, I'm experiencing this, the skin is very sore and splits and bleeds. Have you found any good tips/creams for helping with this?

Peteinlancs over 2 years ago in reply to LillyBear

My oncologist prescribed a gel that numbs the area after a painful bowel movement. I would ask a pharmacist or your GP what’s best so not to irritate it any further.
pete

Twigley over 2 years ago in reply to LillyBear

I use calendula cream, it does relive it a bit.

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