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Hi my husband has recently been diagnosed with anal cancer. I have a question for a nurse if one is available. Twice now about a month apart he has had severe bleeding from his bottom I know bleeding is common and some days he only has a little when he wipes but those two times there was so much more. He would like to know what it is and why it is happening. Thank you in advance 

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  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    I can appreciate this is worrying. There are a lot of tiny blood vessels in the anal area, so they bleed easily and it can seem like a lot of blood. The cancer may have affected some of these blood vessels hence the bleeding. Try and keep the bowel motions soft and fairly loose, as this will help reduce this happening.

    It might be worth letting his GP and/or medical team know this is happening. Sometimes, a blood test check for anaemia is done, in cases of bleeding.

    I hope that this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    I can appreciate this is worrying. There are a lot of tiny blood vessels in the anal area, so they bleed easily and it can seem like a lot of blood. The cancer may have affected some of these blood vessels hence the bleeding. Try and keep the bowel motions soft and fairly loose, as this will help reduce this happening.

    It might be worth letting his GP and/or medical team know this is happening. Sometimes, a blood test check for anaemia is done, in cases of bleeding.

    I hope that this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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