Rectal bleeding 3 years post op and radiation

October 2015 I had surgery followed by radiation 5/6 months later

During the radiation I had to go 2/3 times before I left the house, but over time things have gotten better.

One thing that has not gotten better is the urgency of the bowel movement to go when it suddenly hits me. I still have days where I have to go 2X before leaving for work and again a couple more times after that. Colonoscopy was done a year ago and found things ok

My problems are related to the salvage radiation treatments and I Don’t wait to go at the slightest urge. When I spoke to the RO, he said pack a clean pair of underwear in my briefcase and I do

I know this is not much help to you, but your husband is not alone here with this issue, his problems could be from the radiation and I know mine are

went through that a couple of years after RT. A few things contributed to that: radiation proctitis, an internal hemorrhoid, and an anal fissure (tear) from straining too hard. A colonoscopy and a little laser treatment helped with the radiation proctitis, then it was adding plenty of fibre to my diet and now I use mirlax daily to ensure that things pass easily and predictably. That and drinking plenty of water, walking and avoiding sugar, sugary drinks, salt or anything that dries the colon. When things are really bad doing a sitz bath and using suppositories (get the prescription kind from the doctor, they really help when things are really painful) help manage the pain and discomfort.

It wasn't any one thing for me, but rather a combination of bowel management and active treatment.

He should really complain to his doctor - there are plenty of things they can do to ease is pain. I needed two colonoscopies post RT before the doc found a spot that needed to be treated.

Andrew

sadly, this PC takes it's toll and does age us. It can be managed, but normal will never be the same again.