Hi and thanks for posting

I'm sorry you've been having some problems and hope things settle down soon for you.

There can be a number of explanations for your symptoms, but as they have lasted for some time, you can either discuss them with your hospital specialist nurse or doctor, or go back to the GP. They may have just tested for infection and not for blood to see if there was anything in the bowel area that may have warranted further tests like a colonoscopy , looking at your bowel.

Sometimes, some people may get long term effects from the radiotherapy treatment, but this would really need to be discussed further with your consultant.

Do give us a ring if you would like to go over any of this with one of us here on the helpline - Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

All the best

Wanda