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Rectal cancer and tenesmus (urge despite empty bowel) - any relief?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: May 22 9:37am | Replies (6)

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@danny11

Thanks for the suggestions. She is now struggling with her new chemo (irinotecan) since she is a poor metabolizer. Her urge to go is not related to diarrhea or bowel movements. Her rectal tumor hangs down into an area where her body thinks she is ready to go the bathroom. All day, every day. I think the inflammation suggestions make the most sense but she starts radiation this week to hopefully shrink the tumor some.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 17 4:24pm

@danny11, I also added your question to the NETs support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuroendocrine-tumors-nets/

That must be uncomfortable to have physical feeling of needing to have a bowel movement, even if the colon is empty. Inflammation or pressure from the tumor do seem to be the most likely causes. If it is pressure, then hopefully the radiation reduce the tumor and relieves the pressure point.