Anal cancer Squamous cell carcinoma

I finished my treatment for this on 22nd Dec 2023 and since then, every time I open my bowels there is some blood. (Not a lot but some). After I have opened my bowels I then need to return to the toilet in probably 10 or 15 minute intervals for about an hour or two as my bottom seems to leak! (Both blood and number 2’s) even though I know when I first opened my bowels I was fully clean. After I have opened my bowels I experience extreme itchiness in my anus until after sever more trips to the bathroom. I have now started to get an itchy lump on the sight where my cancer was. I’m not sure whether this is normal or if I need to return to the docs.

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about what's been happening to you. While some changes can be expected after treatment, with the current symptoms you are describing alongside a new lump these should be checked out by your doctor.

    They will be able to assess you and decide whether you need to go for any further tests. These symptoms could be related to treatment side effects other than a recurrence of the cancer. But it is always sensible to get any problems you have checked out just to be sure.

    I hope you know more soon. If we can help in any other way please do contact us again. If you would prefer to speak to one of the nurses directly, you can telephone us on 0808 800 4040. We are here from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

    Kind Regards,

    Celene