Haemorrhoids or cancer

So ive lost a stone in 3 months, have a hard lump left side, red mass protruding out of anus. my gp states not hemeroid thinks prolapsed poly which has mixed tissue complex as well as another large lumpy mass prolasing. I am passing alot of blood prob every 2 weeks.

Been to a colerectal surgeon today, he wouldnt acknowledge the protruding mass at all, he put a small scope in and said i have hemeroids take laxativez.

Hes reffered me for colonoscopy and contrast ct as i am on a cancer referal but why if he said its just hemeroids?? Seems invasive tests for nothing.

Also i want to know what hes going to do about this prolapsed mess he wouldnt answer me... they dont tell you anything im sick of it.

This journey is unbearable. 

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry you are having some health issues and I imagine that this must be a difficult time especially when you feel that you are not being listened to.

    The surgeons examination would usually only feel the bottom of the bowel, so even though he identified that you have haemorrhoids, he still needs to do a colonoscopy and CT scan to check the rest of the bowel and to understand the lumps more.

    It's possible that the reason the surgeon didn't discuss the prolapse is that he needs to wait for the test results before he can tell you what the treatment plan will be.

    I know waiting to find out more is frustrating but try and take it one step at a time until you do, although I appreciate that this is easier said than done Some people find talking it through with family and friends and keeping busy can sometimes help. Also try and focus on what you can control right now by eating a good diet, getting enough rest, and doing some gentle activities that you enjoy.

    I hope you know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Thank you so much for your understanding and support, i guess ur right i have to just do the tests and focus on other things 

    Warmest regards

    Lucinda