Hello McGuire, 

I am sorry to hear about your husband's ongoing bleeding - you did well to get this checked as rectal bleeding can be distressing but it's reassuring that the colonoscopies have only flagged piles. It may be worth talking to your doctor about his constipation to see if there is anything he could take to help as dealing with the constipation may also help with the piles issues. I can understand why you feel you would like for the part of the bowel the colonoscopy can't reach to be checked but it seems like the doctor doesn't feel this is necessary - perhaps it might be worth for complete peace of mind seeking a second opinion on this. Do mention as well that the bleeding is making him feel weak and that you are as a result concerned and would like a solution to this issue.

I hope that you will hear from other forum members who have experienced something similar. Keeping everything crossed that you get some good medical advice when you speak to the doctor and that your husband's bleeding and ongoing issues get sorted. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator