12 weeks post treatment

AsLu24 2 hours ago

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Hi guys

I need some advice, I am plodding on about 12 weeks post treatment and my bum is so sore still. It burns when I open my bowels still and I have like little blister type things that are sore to touch in the crack of my anus near the hole but not on it….

also I have been to the toilet this evening and there was some blood when wiping, very little amount. Now my anxiety has shot up and I’m worried sick!!! This is not what I want to see but I think I am still very inflamed there as it’s still sore and burns.

has anyone experienced this at this stage? I’ve been ok Google and it said it can be normal but I am worrying myself again now.

thanks guys x

Jaycee12 2 hours ago

Hi AsLu24 if I remember rightly around the 12 weeks post treatment I was due to see my oncologist regarding a scan to see how the treatment had worked and I was still sore and dreading the digital anal check as I felt really tender. It takes some a while to open the bowels comfortably as you may have stenosis to some extent due to the radiation. Try some nice sitz bath soaking and pat dry well. I also used domeboro powders which help calm inflamed skin. The bleeding can be due to the bowels being tight during a movement but hopefully you will be seeing your oncologist for a check up. If not I would give them a call and also mention the blisters.

Julie

AsLu24 2 hours ago in reply to Jaycee12

Thanks for your reply Julie, I’ve seen the oncologist a couple of weeks ago who did a PR (I braved it) needed to know what was going on so I just let them do it. He said it was clear and smooth with sign of anything but the scans showed swelling still.

I’m not due to see anyone again now until January. Maybe the blood is due to it being narrow as it was harder to get out this time. I’ll try taking some softeners tonight and hope for the best. X

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