Blood again

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Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I posted about myself (I finished treatment at the end of May 2024 and was told I was all clear Sept 24) but I’m panicking a bit today.

I’ve had some blood again this morning after a bowel movement. I’m trying to convince myself that it’s due to a tear or piles but I’m really scared it’s back. I’ve had a couple of other occasions in the last month when I’ve had a difficult bowel movement and there’s been a tiny speck of blood on the paper but this morning it was much more. I’ve also had some discomfort and pain when going to the toilet at these times which feels sharp or like when you get a cut, so I’m trying to convince myself that’s all it is.

I’ve left a message for my colorectal team this morning to let them know but I’m scared.

JenW 5 hours ago

Hi Georgie,

I can completely understand your fears. I think once you've been through something like this, any new symptoms are going to be a cause for concern. You're doing the right thing reaching out to the team. If nothing else, you need some peace of mind. Hopefully, it's nothing to be alarmed about, but definitely better safe than sorry! I hope you are seen quickly and that you are able to lay these fears to rest. Let us know how you get on.

Jenna xx

Irene75359 3 hours ago

Hello Georgie

I am sorry you are feeling so scared - it is completely understandable after a cancer diagnosis and the treatment. Many of us find that the anal canal doesn't goes back to it's pre-cancer healthy state - the radiotherapy damages the area internally and externally and we are left with very fragile thin skin. So a hard stool is more than enough to start off bleeding, I took a laxido a day to avoid any hint of constipation as it could make a bowel movement very painful.

But if the blood was a lot more than normal you are right to flag it up with the colorectal team You may have developed a fissure which can give the symptoms you describe. I stress I am not a medic, just a bit further down the line with the painful bowel movements.

Please let us know how you get on.

Irene xx

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